Enjoy our celebration of all things pop culture: from cosplay to crafts, photo ops, live music, and more!

 

 


What: BALibrary Fandom Fest

Where: Barrington Area Library

When: Saturday, Feb 24, from 11 AM to 4 PM

Who: All Jedi, Whovians, Avengers, Trekkies, superheroes, and villains of all ages!

 

 

THIS YEAR'S SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

All Day Events (11 AM - 4 PM):

Check out our Artist Alley featuring 18 artists and fandom designers. Download the complete list of Artist Alley and Cosplay participants.

Doctor Who-Palooza:  Together for the first time at Fandom Fest, meet and take photos with Cassandra, a Dalek, the Doctor, and of course, the TARDIS.

Percy Jackson Wheel:  Which cabin are you in?  Spin the wheel to find out and receive your very own cabin button.

See the superhero LEGO display.

Photo Ops:  Get a photo with our cosplayers, the Library's own dragon, Baby Yoda, the cityscape backdrop, Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, and yourself - in a Barbie box!

 

Passport Challenge:

Earn special stickers at various locations during Fandom Fest! Check out each passport activity or photo op at the designated locations to earn a sticker. Add your stickers to the passport. Stop by the welcome table with your completed passport for a chance to win a $20 gift card from AnimeStuffStore!

 

Crafts:

11 AM - 1 PM and 2 - 4 PM

Have fun making a Bluey headband, a laser-cut Gallifreyan medallion, glowstick light sabers, and clothespin dragons.

 

Coloring. Puzzles, and Games:

11 AM - 1 PM and 2 - 4 PM

Come join us for word games, puzzles, coloring sheets, and more in the Café.

 

SPECIAL GUESTS:

11 AM - 2 PM:  Join Encanto's Mirabel for a very special photo op.

 

Airbrush Tattoos:

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Face Paint Pizzazz will be providing FREE airbrush tattoos in our Youth Services Department.

 

Live Music:

1 - 2 PM

Jam out with our house band, Ka-Pow!, as they play some fandom favorites! Our musical maestros include Dan Suwinski on keys and Noe Perez on guitar.

 

Special thanks to all the artists, cosplayers, volunteers and staff for helping make this event spectacular! 

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Want More? Explore awesome digital content from BALibrary!

Download coloring sheets!

http://www.momjunction.com/articles/superhero-coloring-pages_00326896/#gref

  

Enjoy Fandom Fest Content from our YouTube Playlist! | Watch Now

 

Kanopy Streaming Video - free with your BALibrary card:
Superheroes Never Ending Battle Collection: https://barrington.kanopy.com/video/superheroes-never-ending-battle-collection
Otaku-no (PG): https://barrington.kanopy.com/video/otaku-no-video
Comix Beyond Comic Book Pages: https://barrington.kanopy.com/video/comix-beyond-comic-book-pages
Pioneers of Television Season 3 Superheroes: https://barrington.kanopy.com/video/pioneers-television-season-3-superheroes
A Letter to Momo (NR): https://barrington.kanopy.com/video/letter-momo-0
The Case of Hannah and Alice (NR):  https://barrington.kanopy.com/video/case-hana-alice

Kanopy Kids - Streaming Video - free with your BALibrary card:
Nocturna (NR): https://barrington.kanopy.com/video/nocturna
Paterna Inverted (NR): https://barrington.kanopy.com/video/patema-inverted
The Day Henry Met a Comic (TV-Y7):  https://www.kanopy.com/en/barrington/video/5853982
Animate Everything (NR):  https://www.kanopy.com/en/barrington/video/43201

 

Hoopla Streaming Video and More - free with your BALibrary card:
YuGiOh (TV-Y-7): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11863999
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl (TV-Y-7): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11999544
Napping Princess (NR): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12024840
In This Corner of the World (PG-13): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11975819
Okko's Inn (PG): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12399481
Millennium Actress (PG): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12585076
Liz and the Bluebird (Adult/Young Adult): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12314494
Comic Book: the Movie (PG-13): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12243165
Comic Book Independents (NR): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11683450
Comic Con Episode IV (PG-13): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11677654
Superheroes: A Neverending Battle (TV-PG): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11152865
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (NR): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11722061

Hoopla Children's Titles - Streaming Video and More - free with your BALibrary card:
Anime TV and Movies: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/15158?children=1

 


Creativebug - videos on drawing manga and sewing costumes - free with your BALibrary card:

https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/manga-drawing-how-to-draw-figures
https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/manga-drawing-how-to-draw-clothing
https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/manga-drawing-how-to-draw-manga-faces
https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/live-manga-demo-1-19-17
https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/simplicity-sewing-cosplay-costumes