Spend the afternoon at the library with an afternoon screening of a new PG-13 horror movie involving escaping from a terrifying room. Snacks will be provided. Appropriate for ages 13 and up.
Join independent coimc store I Want More Comics for tips and tricks on how to start and maintain a comic collection. There will also be time to discuss comics with other enthusiasts. Appropriate for adults and teens in grades 9 and up. Space is limited; registration is required.
How does a toy go from idea, to design, to manufactured plaything? And how do toy artists work with media companies - like DC, Marvel, and Sanrio - to develop licensed toys that do justice to our favorite superheroes and videogame stars? Join Kidrobot’s talented artists to hear the story of how toys are made, from start to finish, and enjoy an interactive exhibit of their work. Best for all ages.
Work with local expert Sally Gould to create custom cards using water color. Appropriate for teens and adults. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Discover the art of soft cut linoleum block printing. Each maker will carve their own stamp and create a journal, cards and more. Appropriate for ages 10 and older. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Learn what it’s like to be a comic artist in today’s industry and receive hands-on instructions on starting your own comic strip. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Boom! Pow! Zing! Every superhero needs a trading card that showcases their proudest achievements, darkest struggles, and dazzling superpowers. Using basic graphic design tools, make a trading card that you can share with your friends, family, and arch-nemeses.
Have you ever dreamed of discovering the Triforce in a ruined castle, or defending your garden from hordes of voracious zombies? Now you can! Use tried-and-true game design principles to translate the biggest and best video games from screen to library so that we can all play them together in real life.
What – and who – is necessary to make a good video game? In this new monthly series, learn all about the principles of game design. Then, bring those ideas to digital life through a variety of illustration, coding and storytelling activities. This month, bring your very own action platformer to life with the basics of coding.
Celebrate an emerging art form! In the style of a book club, we’ll play, explore and discuss new and classic games. We’ll also enjoy fierce – but friendly – competition with a variety of multiplayer games. Then, we’ll design the month’s game for Video Games IRL.
