LibraryCon: A Sci-Fi Festival
Program Description:
Explore Science Fiction and Fantasy at a week-long series of events. Activities for all ages featuring guest speakers, demonstrations, costuming, writing workshops, and more!
When:
July 9-14 at various times
Where:
Pablo Creek Regional Library
13295 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
Contact Info:
Call (904) 992-7101 for more information.
Events
Monday, July 9
• Origami Storytime @ 11:30 a.m.
Children's Department, ages 5-12
• Karate demonstration @ 1:00 p.m.
A demonstration by Master Sixkiller of Pak's Karate
• Film @ 3:00 p.m.
Join us for snacks and a family friendly Science Fiction film
• Stormtroopers @ 6:00 p.m.
A visit by representatives from the local chapter of the 501st Legion
Tuesday, July 10
• Cartoon Instruction @ 12:00 p.m.
Ages 7-18
• ‘An Introduction to Graphic Novels’ @ 2:00 p.m.
Tim Grubbs from Universe of Superheroes: A discussion of comic books and graphic novels.
Ages 9-18
• Irish dancing @ 4:00 p.m.
A performance by students of Glas Tara School of Irish Dance
• Film @ 5:00 p.m.
Join us for snacks and a family friendly Science Fiction film
Wednesday, July 11
• Fencing Demonstration @ 1:00 p.m.
A fencing demonstration by local studio Fioretto Fencing Academy
• Anime Film @ 2:00 p.m.
Join us for snacks and a viewing of Revolutionary Girl Utena
• Learning the Science with Science Fiction @ 6:00 p.m.
Presented by UNF instructors Drs. Terence and Cathy Cavanaugh
Thursday, July 12
• SF Found poetry @ 4:00 p.m.
Join us for an exercise in creating poetry through works of Science Fiction
• Local Author Victor DiGenti @ 6:00 p.m.
Discusses his award-winning fantasy book Windrusher and will be signing copies
Friday, July 13
• Harry Potter Party @ all day long
Activities, trivia, snacks and prizes. Costumes encouraged.
Saturday, July 14
• The Society for Creative Anachronism @ 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of the Middle Ages
