Full Description
This book of ready-to-go programs and events will help public libraries give fans who are passionate about genres, characters, games, and book series plenty of reasons to return to the library again and again. Fandom programming can require planning across departments, tie-ins to collections and community partnerships, and targeted marketing. But the fun content cooked up by the three best-selling authors in this guide makes it easy to stay organized every step of way, with events broken down into components that streamline planning and facilitates coordination. Adaptable for a wide range of ages, this resource
covers all the basics of how to host a fandom event, including prep time, length of program, number of patrons, budget, and supplies needed;
suggests an age range (tweens, teens, millennials, older adults) for each program while also offering ways to tailor it to different groups;
presents such imaginative and engaging programming ideas as 50 Shades of Hot Books, Old School Video Games, Women in Comics, Creating Steampunk Outfits, Superhero School, and many more;
provides ideas for perennial fan favorites like Harry Potter, horror stories, and sports; and
gives tips on how to stay current with what's popular and ways to incorporate popular activities like cosplay, trivia, and movie-oke;
Filled with projects and ideas that can be used with a variety of fandoms and interests, this programming book will ensure both quick planning and great turnout.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Tips and Tricks for Fandom Events
Festivals and Programs
Crossover Parties
50 Shades of Hot Books
Mystery Mayhem
What's Trending?
Fantastic Favorites
Creature Creations
Fan Fiction
Game of Thrones
Shadowhunters Library Institute
Sherlock Fest
Gotta Game!
Big Board Games
Dungeons and Dragons
Magic: The Gathering
Old-School Video Games
Graphic Greats
Japanese Cultural Night
Vintage Comics
Writing and Selling Comics and Graphic Novels
Women in Comics
Zine Workshop
Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived and Will Never Die
Beyond Harry Book Discussion
Harry Potter Food Fest—Butterbeer and Jelly Bean Tasting
Harry Potter Wearables and More
Quidditch
Historical Isn't What It Used to Be
The Great Depression and Wartime
Medieval Fest
Time Travel
Victorian Charm
Horror and Thrillers
Killer Stephen King Night
LARPing, Ninja Workouts, Self-Defense, and Fencing
Survival in the Wild
Zombies and the Walking Dead
Literally Old School
Book Fair
Book Fandoms
Coloring and Preschool and Kid Book Favorites
Locked in the Library
My Little Pony
Pokémon
Sports Are for Everyone
March Madness
Super Bowl
Women in Sports
World Cup
WWE
Steampunk It Up
Creating Steampunk Outfits
Ship Design Contest
Tea Party
Timely Jewelry
Superhero and Movie Tie-Ins
Avengers versus X-Men
Batman Day
Superhero School
Amazingly Vintage Sci-Fi
Doctor Who
Star Trek Night
Star Wars: May the Fourth Be with You and Free Comic Book Day
Comic Con
Action Figures Assemble
Art and Collector Fest
Cape and Mask Design
Costume Contests
Fandom Frenzy
About the Authors
Index
