11/23/14 Fandom Fest - Niles Public Library

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11/23/14 Fandom Fest - Niles Public Library

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The Niles Public Library reached out to the Midwest Garrison to make an appearance at their first-ever "Fandom Fest" event held at the library on Sunday November 23rd 2014 from 2 - 4pm. The library offered activities, crafts, games and trivia geared towards kids 12 and up. Attendees were encouraged to attend in costume and many did! There were about 50-60 young adults attending the event.

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Science fiction and fantasy fans of all stripes are invited to share their passions. Library staff and community members will make and display fan art and crafts, join a costume parade and eat themed food. Patrons voted on their favorite fandoms: Star Wars is one of the top vote-getters, so it will feature heavily in the festivities.
Midwest Garrison members on hand for the event:

TS9989 Kathy van Beuningen (Snowtrooper)
SL9442 Chris Schwarz (Anakin Skywalker)
TB69769 Kristin Joyce (Scouttrooper)

Some of the activities occurring in the Fandom Fest room:
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Our group in the lighted archway to the childrens' section of the library:
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)it kind of reminded me of the Millennium Falcon ;)

Chris in the "rainbow bridge" archway:
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Kristen in the "rainbow bridge" archway:
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Me in the "rainbow bridge" archway:
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Chris & Kristen also found more kids who wanted to play with them in the childrens' section:
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I set up a selection of my Star Wars & Harry Potter dolls in the library's display case several weeks prior to the event to help the library promote interest.
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Me with the doll display in the case at the library:
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For today's event, I set up the rest of my Star Wars dolls inside the Fandom Fest activities room for the attendees to enjoy & ask me questions about the doll's costumes as well as our own and the 501st Legion & Midwest Garrison. :)

Me with the doll display that I set up inside the Fandom Fest Activities room for the afternoon:
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The library really enjoyed having us on hand today and they plan to do a similar event again in the future. :)

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ToD updated. Great job! It looked like a busy and fun time as well! :thumbs:

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Re: 11/23/14 Fandom Fest - Niles Public Library

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definitely looked very busy...and very fun..

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