Shop Open House and Maker Fair
 
Explore the Library makerspace and discover other local makers!
Shop Open House: Join us for an interactive day in The Shop, Arlington Public Library's makerspace. Staff and volunteers will lead tours and showcase our maker tools and equipment. Learn what's possible with 3D printing, sewing, laser cutting and more!
2026 Maker Fair: Discover a variety of local makers and creatives at this year's Maker Fair.
Vendors are subject to change, but include:
Quincy Room:
Auditorium and Quiet Study Room:
- 3 Scales Artistry - Resin Work
- ArlingtonWeaves
- Arecreations
- Blue Hyacinth Mosaics - Fused glass and mosaic work
- Choose Joy
- Chuti Love - Jewelry
- Cotton Lover LLC - Custom gifts
- Cycle Killer Accessories - Upcycled Bike Accessories
- FairyDusted - Paper florals
- Fast Snail Creative Greetings & Design - Greeting cards
- Grasshoppergirl Designs
- Herland Jewelry - Jewelry
- Jennifer Brewer Stone Fine Art - Artwork
- Jen's Handmade Petals and Pals - Crochet
- Kotopaxi Inc. - Organic snacks
- Margaret Jacobson Art - Paintings
- Metal & Stone Creations - Jewelry
- Nerissa Alford Designs - Artwork
- Nita Versatile - Jewelry and accessories
- Original Prose - Framed prose
- Recycled Bag Lady - Upcycled bags
- Red Bean Harvest - Coffee
- ROSSANA - Coffee
- Shoulder Cat Studio - Pottery
- Spirited Ink Studios -Watercolor works
- The Littlelest Things -Candles and cards
- Trapillo Art - Crocheted baskets
- And more!
REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates.
For more information contact 703-228-7718 or email LIB-Makers@arlingtonva.us.
- Date:
- Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Location:
- The Shop
- Library:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- Events for Adults Events for High Schoolers Events for Middle Schoolers Good for Adults Age 55+
- Categories:
- Maker & DIY Technology Training The Shop
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
- Location campus Central Library
- Audience:
- Categories:
Accommodations in the Library
Arlington County provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact us at least five days in advance to discuss accommodations for both online and in-person events.
- Phone: 703-228-5993
- Email: Jberg@arlingtonva.us
Learn about other available accommodations when visiting the library.