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- Description
- Table of Contents
- About the authors
- Reviews
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.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Tips and Tricks for Fandom Event
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
”An excellent resource for librarians who want to provide their patrons an opportunity to interact with others who share their passion for a series, genre, television show, game, sport, and much more."
— ARBA
”Most of the supplies needed for the events are easily and inexpensively procured and the variety of activities and crafts provide for both elaborate and simple programming options. This is an excellent book for both public and school librarians looking for fun, different, and pre-planned programming ideas."
— Catholic Library World
”Step-by-step, adaptable directions provide inspiration for both proven and emerging crowd-pleasing themes ... A great addition to public library professional collections."
— Booklist