Details:
Browse books, crafts, and bookish wares from local vendors, and soak in the nostalgia
.
Beyond the market, there will be zine-making and drop-in writing groups with local authors. Discover cozy nooks in our historic library, perfect for curling up with a new find.
Enjoy a cup of tea or a sweet snack from a local vendor as you dive into free hands-on crafts like bookmark-making, zine creation, and other activities designed for all ages.
All ticket proceeds support the Mechanics’ Hall Library Programming & Collection.
Sunday, October 19 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$5 for Mechanics’ Hall Members, $10 for General Admission, children under 5 are free
WANT TO BE A VENDOR?
Are you a maker of handmade zines, whimsical objects, or literary crafts? We’d love to have you participate. Request to be a vendor
using this form
. Please note that there is a limited number of booths; vendors will be accepted on a rolling basis. There is no booth fee.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Mechanics’ Hall is located at 519 Congress Street. Our main entrance is between Loquat Shop and the Art Mart. The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by route 1, 7, 8, and 9B.
Parking is available at the
Arts District Garage
, which has entrances on Casco and Brown Street, with a rate of $5 per hour. Metered street parking is available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and other nearby streets. Free hourly street parking is available between Parris and Alder Street.
