Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of October 20 for epic fun celebrating your favorite fandoms!
All events require registration, unless otherwise noted.
For Kids
Wild for Robots
Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m.
Grades K–5
Do you love Transformers, droids and Roz from The Wild Robot? Build a robot collage or sculpture out of scrap materials, and then try operating some real robots!
Pokémon Painting
Wednesday, October 23, 4:30 p.m.
Grades 2–5
Turn old Pokémon cards into a masterpiece! Learn how to paint around Pokémon to have a pocket-sized piece of art.
Halloween Movie & Crafts (Drop in)
Thursday, October 24, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Grades K–5
Make creepy, kooky and altogether ooky crafts while watching the animated film The Addams Family 2 (2021).
Hello Kitty & Sanrio Fan Party
Tuesday, October 22, 6 p.m.
Grades 4–8
Calling all Sanrio fans! Join us for an evening of crafts, activities and all things Hello Kitty and her friends!
Hello Kitty Extravaganza (Drop in)
Friday, October 25, 3 p.m.
Grades K–3 with an adult
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon starring the one and only Hello Kitty! There will be activities, crafts and all your favorite Sanrio friends.
For Adults
Take-It Make-It Book Tracker Bookmark (Kit)
Sunday, October 20
Come to the 3rd Floor Desk to grab a kit so you can keep track of your favorite books for the fall. You can even show how much of a fan you are for book series such as Bridgerton or Outlander!
The Simpsons Donut Tasting
Monday, October 21, 6:30 p.m.
America’s longest-running animated sitcom surely has cultivated a ravenous fan base, so let’s celebrate it in a way that Homer would approve of! There will be samples from independent bakeries available while you work on your Simpsons-inspired donut charm craft and call out the answers to The Simpsons trivia we’ll be playing!
Comics to Classics (Zoom Webinar)
Tuesday, October 22, 7 p.m.
Many classic films were inspired by comics, bringing beloved comic strip characters to life on the big screen. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a discussion about comics that led to classic films, from superhero feats to everyday fun. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips and captivating stories.
How to Read Comics (YouTube Video)
Wednesday, October 23
There is a rich depth to comics that often goes unnoticed or unseen because “comics are for kids.” But that isn’t true, and comics can be serious reading! We’ll talk about comics and graphic novels and how reading them should be celebrated and given the same weight as “serious” works.