The Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library is inviting residents of all ages to attend a free Maker Festival on May 23, 2026. The event will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Stouffville Library Makerspace, located at 2 Park Drive within the Whitchurch-Stouffville Leisure Centre.
The festival offers community members a chance to explore the library’s maker equipment and participate in hands-on activities. While the event celebrates creativity through a variety of crafts and technology, past gatherings have featured diverse projects including coding sessions, robotics, paper making, needle arts, Lego building, origami, and timed competitions.
According to library CEO Margaret Wallace, the goal of the event is to foster a space for learning and skill development for residents of every age. Wallace noted that the library strives to be more than just a place for books, serving instead as a community hub for creativity and growth.
The library, which serves over 20,000 active card holders, has a long-standing commitment to innovative programming. This focus was recently recognized when the library earned first place in the 25th annual Larry Moore challenge, a competition held by the Ontario Library Association, for its certificate program focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Residents are welcome to drop in anytime during the afternoon to see the space and try the activities on display.
