Enjoy our 10th anniversary 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 22, 2025, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM
Who: All Jedi, Whovians, Avengers, Trekkies, superheroes, and villains of all ages!
This Year's Schedule of Activities
Check out our Artist Alley featuring 18 artists and fandom designers.
Photo Ops:
10 AM - 3:30 PM
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!
10 AM - 3:30 PM
The Doctor is In: Together at Fandom Fest, meet and take photos with Cassandra, a Dalek, the Doctor, and of course, the TARDIS.
10 AM - NOON
Moana will be making a special guest appearance in our Youth Services Department.
10 AM - NOON
Don't miss Spidey, who will also be making a special guest appearance in our Youth Services Department.
NOON - 3 PM
Jack is back! Find everyone's favorite pirate throughout the library for a special photo op.
Crafts:
10 - NOON and 1 - 3 PM
Avatar Elemental Medallions, while supplies last.
10 AM - NOON
Mine-Craft a Character: Use paper and tape to create a Minecraft character, while supplies last.
10 AM - NOON and 1 - 3 PM
Dinosaur Fossils: Make your own mold with clay and dinosaurs, while supplies last.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Bluey Headbands, while supplies last.
NOON - 2 PM
Wicked Beaded Bracelets and Keychains, while supplies last.
Art Jam:
NOON - 1:30 PM
Make your mark in our Cafe, where guest artist Justin Castaneda will help you add your artistic flair to our giant mural.
Airbrush Tattoos:
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Face Paint Pizzazz will be providing FREE airbrush tattoos in our Youth Services Game Room.
Live Music and Dance:
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Watch the XMen strut their stuff and learn a few dance moves with the Movement Revolution Dance Crew.
2 - 3 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.
Thank You!
BOOM! Studios for their generous comics donation: https://www.boom-studios.com/
The Comic Chest for their generous comics donation: https://thecomicchest.com/
Simon and Schuster for their donation: https://www.simonandschuster.com/
Astra Publishing House for their donation: https://astrapublishinghouse.com/
Penguin Random House for their graphic novel donation: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/
Special thanks to all the artists, cosplayers, volunteers and staff for helping make this event spectacular!
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Want More? Explore awesome FREE digital content from BALibrary!
Enjoy Fandom Fest Content from our YouTube Playlist! | Watch Now
Kanopy Streaming Video | https://www.kanopy.com/en/barrington
Kanopy Kids - Streaming Video | https://www.kanopy.com/en/barrington/kids
Hoopla Streaming Video and More | https://www.hoopladigital.com/login
Hoopla Children's Titles - Streaming Video and More
Creativebug - videos on drawing manga and sewing costumes | https://www.creativebug.com/lib/barrington