Guess who’s back?1 If you’re a fan of my general nerdery, this post might scratch that itch a little bit, but it’s not my standard style. I’m posting today to let you all know about Vaughan Public Libraries’ MakerFest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Pierre Berton Resource Library. MakerFest will be a celebration of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning that takes place in our creation spaces at Vaughan Public Libraries, as well as within the broader maker community.
This event will feature:
- A Maker Market for which we are currently recruiting vendors until August 31. You can apply here. Tables are free this year, and we’re seeking a diverse range of makers.
- Demos of the Epilog laser engraver/cutter and Cricut machines with our Make It!2 Staff.
- Headshots and voice analysis with Create It!3 equipment and staff. Find out if you have a voice for podcasting!
- Build and play with Learn It!4 Our Rigamagjig Jr, and iPads with fun and educational apps will be available for drop-in play.
- A talk and demonstration from VEX robotics club Caution Tape Robotics.
- A musical performance and talk from Pink Moth, who has used our creation spaces to help create his albums.
- A button-making station with special MakerFest images.
- And more! I’ll be editing this post as we get closer to the 20th, so check in here once in a while. You can also check the event page on our website or watch for our marketing for further updates.
In honour of Canada 150, we’re rounding out the year with a celebration of Canadian literature. On November 25th, the Vaughan Public Libraries is excited to be hosting acclaimed Canadian author 
Although the book is about both Rose and Pierrot, it’s Rose who is the heart of the story. She is a character just buzzing with energy—you half expect her to somersault off the page into your living room as part of one of her acts. Pierrot is less dynamic than Rose, but he’s affable enough to charm his own way around Montreal. O’Neill creates characters who do terrible things without ever losing their innocence, and so you’re always rooting for them to make it through whatever predicament they’ve gotten themselves into. O’Neill’s historic Montreal is alive as well, the chill of a Canadian winter almost tangible through the writing. The story will fully transport you to another time in our country’s history.