The TARDIS – legendary icon of the worldwide phenomenon known as Doctor Who – is landing at the Barrington Area Library on Sunday, March 8! Doctor Who debuted on British TV screens in 1963 and has been building a seemingly infinite fan base ever since. The Barrington Area Library is hosting an afternoon of celebration, the Dr. Who-Palooza, for Who fans young and old.
The TARDIS will be landing inside the newly-renovated library between 1:30-3:30 p.m., so bring your camera for a photo op alongside a life-size version of the Doctor’s very own TARDIS. Don’t know what a TARDIS is? It’s a large, blue, British police call box that allows the Doctor to travel through space and time. The library’s TARDIS won’t allow you to escape from your overdue library books, but it will make an amazing photo for your Facebook page!
The photo ops don't stop there. Visit the library’s Studio 1 and the staff will help you add yourself to some Doctor Who images using green screen technology. Visit the library’s own Lady Cassandra, who is always ready for her close up!
Along with photography fun, stay awhile and work on some family-friendly crafts. Always wanted to make your own Siege Mode TARDIS? Now you can! Need a new coaster? Create one with Doctor Who decals created in the library’s state-of-the-art MakerLab! Fancy a new bow tie? Library staff will demonstrate how to create a unique bow tie out of duct tape.
Cosplay is the theme of the day, so attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Doctor Who characters. All who come dressed in their Whovian finery will receive a fantastic souvenir made in the library MakerLab. Light refreshments will be served to keep the party going. The library is open from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sundays, and the Dr. Who-Palooza will begin at 1:30 p.m.
This event is free and open to everyone with a love for Doctor Who. Registration via the library website – balibrary.org – is recommended, or register by phone at 847-382-1300. Tell ‘em the Doctor sent you! The Barrington Area Library is located at 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, Il. 60010. See the library events calendar at balibrary.org – library events for more details, or call 847-382-1300.