Program Guide The Abilene Public Library would like to thank... The Abilene Chapter of Starfleet International: USS Diamondback Abilene Cultural Affairs Council The Barony of Skywatch Children’s Art and Literacy Festival Comics & Collectibles The Friends of the Abilene Public Library The Gathering Place PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center Rock’n Roller’z Roll’n Grill Sweet Side Food Truck Dorothy Alexander Titanyna Hudson Dan Joplin Michael Rice Jake Wade And all the APL Staff for their hard work and determination to make Lib-Con a huge success! Main Library 202 Cedar St., Abilene TX 79601 Information Services: (325) 676-6025 South Branch Library 1401 S. Danville, Abilene TX 79605 (325) 698-7565 Mockingbird Branch Library 1326 N. Mockingbird, Abilene TX 79603 (325) 437-7323

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Mark your calendars! May 2-7

Brought to you by The Abilene Public Library abilenetx.com/apl/LibCon

Monday, May 2 Big Hero 6 Craft & Movie Main Library—Auditorium 11:30am—2:00pm All ages

Directly after Toddler Time we will have a pizza party aimed at all ages, but specifically for the school age and younger crowd. We will have pizza (while supplies last), a Baymax edible craft, and watch the animated movie, Big Hero 6!

Harry Potter Triwizard Night Main Library—Auditorium 4:00-8:00pm Teen (13+)

We’re creating a special event to celebrate all things Harry Potter! There will be three available crafts to complete. There may even be Harry Potter trivia or Scene-It to test your Harry Potter knowledge. Feel free to come and go as you wish.

Not your Grandparent’s Party Games with the Gathering Place Main Library—2nd Floor 5:30-8:30pm All Ages, Adults Welcome

We like to party! Move over charades. See you later bingo. We’ve got some new games perfect for a group! Come learn addictively fun games with the crew of the Gathering Place! We’ll be playing some of the newest party games out there!

Cosplay Contest Registration Form All contestants should register the day of the contest (Saturday, May 7th) no later than 2:30pm Name: _________________________________________________ Age Group: Circle one

Baby and Me (under 5 with Guardian) Child (5-12) Teen (13-17) Adult (18 and up)

Character Name: _________________________________________ Phonetic Spelling: ________________________________________ Character Fandom/Series: _________________________________

Tuesday, May 3 Super Story Time: Come join us for a Super Story Time all about Angry Birds birds and what makes them angry. Stay after Main Library—Story Room the books have been read to create your own 10:45-11:45am Angry Bird to take home. All materials will All Ages be provided and will be free of cost. Make & Take: Cutie Marks Main Library—Lobby 4:00-5:00pm All Ages

Come for a quick craft to make your own cutie mark. With just a few materials, you’ll be able to proudly display your brony and pegasister pride.

Anime Inspired Gaming with the Gathering Place Main Library—Auditorium 5:00-8:00pm All Ages, Adults Welcome

Are you an otaku? Do you love Yugioh! Vanguard, or Weiss Schwarz. Come hang out with the game gurus of the Gathering Place while they demo and play some anime inspired games!

Minecraft Mania Night South Branch 6:00-7:00pm Tween (8+)

We’re hosting a Minecraft Mania Night during Lib-Con where we’ll be making a host of different Minecraft inspired crafts and even enjoying some dirt and grass Minecraftinspired snacks.

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Don’t forget... 

To vote in our Art Contest at the South Branch. Voting will be take place from May 2-6 during normal business hours. The winners will be announced during the intermission of the Cosplay Contest on Sat., May 7th.

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Enter in the Star Wars vs Star Trek trivia contest. Choose your side, answer the trivia questions, and be entered in a prize drawing.

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Cosplay Contest The Cosplay Contest is your opportunity to show off your skills and craftsmanship while posing in character for an audience.

Tuesday, May 3 Star Trek Craft & Movie Mockingbird Branch 6:00-8:30pm All Ages

New to 2016 will be a Baby and Me Parade. This is for parents and their young children (under 5) who both want to dress up and show off their cosplay skills. No prizes will be awarded for this category. All contestants should register the day of the contest (Saturday, May 7th) no later than 2:30pm and then be in the auditorium in your designated seating by 2:45pm. Participants will be placed in a group category (baby and me, child, teen, or adult) based on age and will have 30 seconds on stage. Skits will not be allowed. Weapons play, explosive devices, and liquids will not be permitted. Prizes will be awarded for child, teen, and adult categories. Lib-Con is a family friendly event. All costumes must be suitable for public display. Costumes must cover at least as much as a modest bathing suit. The Abilene Public Library Staff reserves the right to insist on costume modifications. For more information please contact the Abilene Public Library at 325-676-6025 or visit the official Lib-Con website, abilenetx.com/apl/libcon

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Everyone's invited to our movie night for LibCon where you'll decide our feature film between Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan or Star Trek Into Darkness. Plus, you'll also get the chance to make some Star Trek themed coasters too.

Wednesday, May 4 Super Story Time: May the Fourth Be With You Main Library—Story Room 10:45 – 11:45am All Ages

Come and join us for this super special Super Story Time in which we will be traveling to a far, far away galaxy through some intergalactic stories! We will read books about space inspired by Star Wars as well as make our own Death Stars to take home. All materials are provided and are free of cost.

Make & Take: Minions South Branch 4:00-4:30pm All Ages

Join us at the South Branch Library for a Lib-Con Minion Make & Take where you’ll make and take home a Minion of your very own. Bring your imagination and we’ll provide all the supplies! Free and fun for the whole family.

Make & Take: Lightsaber Cards Main Library—Lobby 4:00-5:00pm All Ages

It’s May the Fourth, which means it’s Star Wars day! We wanted to celebrate with fans of all ages. For this simple craft, attendees will be able to choose a Star Wars card and pick a glow stick of their color choice. The glow stick will be woven into the paper card to take on the glowing form of a lightsaber! Quick and awesome. All materials will be provided free of cost.

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Wednesday, May 4 May the 4th Be With You Gaming with the Gathering Place Mockingbird Branch 4:00-5:30pm All Ages, Adults Welcome

Zombie Ear Necklaces Main Library—Auditorium 4:30-6:00pm Adult (16+)

After Hours: FanFic Writing Workshop Main Library—Auditorium 6:30-8:00pm Teen/Adult 13+ until 7:30pm 17+ only after

If you need more Star Wars like you need air, or just kind of like the movies then you should come down and check out Star Wars X-Wing, and Star Wars Armada. That’s right a two table top miniatures games based on the cultural phenomenon that is Star Wars! X-wing is a fast paced tactical space combat game focused on Star Fighters, Armada lets you take command of the fleet using squadrons of fighters and capital ships to control space. Envy Daryl Dixon’s zombie ear necklace on The Walking Dead? We do too. Which is why we’re holding a craft session for adults to make their own! Zombie-enthusiasts are encouraged to come and create their own unique ears using a variety of paints and gels. You don’t want to miss this awesomely gory craft! Ah, fanfiction. What used to be taboo and secret is now a recognizable form of creative writing. For this workshop, we’ll delve into the nitty-gritty of fanfiction. What exactly is it? What are ships, tropes, and other mysterious writing lingo? We’ll trade tips, interesting stories, and even participate in some fanfiction writing exercises. At 7:30pm, the session will end for anyone younger than 17. We’ll then host a brief “After Dark” session for more adult themes that abound in fanfiction. Nothing will be grossly inappropriate, but this will give older guests the opportunity to ask some more mature questions.

Don’t forget to check out our Lib-Con themed book displays in the basement and on the first floor at the Main Library on Cedar St., as well as the collection of nerdy paraphernalia on exhibit in the display case during Lib-Con!

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Costume and Prop Guidelines Failure to adhere to our guidelines may result in immediate removal from library premises. Costume Guidelines: Lib-Con is a family friendly event. All costumes must be suitable for public display. Costumes must cover at least as much as a modest bathing suit. The Abilene Public Library Staff reserves the right to insist on costume modifications. Shoes must be worn at all times. Prop Guidelines: Misuse of a prop or engaging in any type of inappropriate behavior (fighting, sparring, horseplay) will result in the immediate removal of the prop. All props are subject to review by library staff. Firearms/Projectiles: 

No real firearms (replica, antique or otherwise) will be allowed.

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“NERF”, air soft, paintball and water guns with the firing mechanism disabled will be allowed. No “puffs of air” or other discharge should be detected upon testing.

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Bows must not be fully strung and demonstrate to be unable to fire projectiles.

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Weapons with a metal blade (sharpened or not) will not be allowed.

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All bladed weapons must be dull to the touch regardless of the material they are made of.

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Real blunt force weapons including but not limited to blackjacks, nightsticks, maces, tomahawks will not be allowed. 9

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Saturday, May 7 Super Storytime: Superheroes Mockingbird Branch 10:45-11:45am All Ages

We will be reading super books about Superheroes and making a Superhero craft! Stories, Songs, and Crafts! It’s sure to be a great time!

Make & Take: Super Masks Mockingbird Branch 4:00-5:00pm All Ages

We will have a super good time creating some super masks! Perfect for wearing on those days you feel super!

Family Fun: Art-y Party South Branch 4:30-5:15pm All Ages

The entire family is invited to join us for an awesome Art-y Party! We’ll share great books and activities while you get the chance to show off your creative side with a great artsy craft. We’ll provide all the supplies. The only limit is your imagination!

Retro Gaming The Abilene Public Library is going retro! Main Library—Story Room Whether you were an “original gamer” and 12:00-2:00pm want to see if you’ve still got skills or a All Ages younger gamer with a desire to try some “old school” games, everyone is sure to have a good time.

Teen Time: POW! Headbands Main Library—Lobby 5:00-6:00pm Teen (13+)

Everyone needs a little superhero bling sometimes! Using a variety of materials, teens will be able to customize their very own comic style headbands (or hairclips).

Cosplay Contest Main Library—Auditorium 3:00-4:30pm All Ages

Face Off: Special Effects Makeup Main Library—Auditorium 6:30-8:30pm Teen/Adults

Make-up artists will compete in a horror themed special effects challenge. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions of our make-up artists as they race to beat the clock. They will also be voting on their favorite completed make-up. Come watch and learn at this gameshow style event!

Cosplay Chess Main Library—Auditorium 10:00-11:30am All Ages, Adults Welcome

Watch your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard. Cosplay Chess will feature human cosplayers as the chess pieces being moved across the board. Any cosplayer wanting to be a chess piece should contact Amanda Sasser at 677-2474 or [email protected]

LARP Demo Main Library—2nd Floor 11:30am & 2:30pm Teens/Adults

Local LARP (Live Action Role Playing) group, The Barony of Skywatch, will be on hand to explain what they do as a LARPing group and will demo swordplay techniques.

Lunch & a Movie Main Library—Auditorium 12:00-2:30pm All Ages

Take a lunch break and enjoy a movie! We’ll be showing “Captain America: The Winter Soldier ” (PG-13). Food and drinks will be allowed in the auditorium during this program.

Sponsored in part by PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center and the Friends of the Abilene Public Library.

New to 2016 we have added a “Baby and Me Parade” for parents who want to participate with their little ones. Prizes will only be awarded for those that place in the child, teen, and adult divisions. Registration is required. Please bring your Registration Form to the Main Library on May 7th by 2:30pm to register. If not participating, feel free to come out and watch the show. Please see our Costume and Props Guidelines and Cosplay Registration Form for more information. During intermission The Collecting Commas Writing Club will perform several original skits. The winners of the art contest will also be announced.

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Saturday, May 7

Friday, May 6 DIY Crafts South Branch 3:30-4:30pm All Ages

We’re featuring a DIY Lib-Con Craft Day with projects for kids, teens, and adults to come out and make throughout the afternoon and all of our projects will relate to superheroes, anime, and other fandoms in the world. We’ll supply all materials and instruction needed, you just come out ready to have a little fun at your library for Lib-Con.

Tween Time: Mario Magnets Main Library—Lobby 4:00-5:00pm Tween (8+)

Mario?! Yes please! We’re kicking it old school in this craft for tweens. Using perler beads, tweens will be able to choose from three different designs (a star, fire flower, and mushroom) to create their own unique magnet.

Beyond Candyland Main Library—2nd Floor 4:30-5:30pm Ages 2-12, Parents Welcome

Bored of the same old kids games? The Gathering Place is here to the rescue with new and exciting games for young people and families! Come learn and play! We’ll be playing Minuscule and more!

Steampunk Blaster Workshop Main Library—Auditorium 5:30-6:30pm Adult (16+)

This hands-on event will teach you how to transform a simple child’s toy into a steampunk accessory! Materials provided on a first come basis.

After Hours: Teen Flix: Avengers: Age of Ultron South Branch 5:45-8:15pm Teen (12+)

Join us for a special Teen Flix After Hours Movie Night during Lib-Con, as we’ll be showing a great superhero flick watching the Avengers: Age of Ultron. This film is rated PG-13 and runs 2 hours and 21 minutes. Refreshments will be served, or you can bring your own. Please bring something cushy to sit on too! Rides should arrive for pickup no later than 8:15pm.

After Hours: Nerf Wars Main Library 6:00-8:00pm Adult (18+)

Join us for a library “after hours” event. Bring your “Nerf” gun and extra ammunition for a lively and good natured battle royale. Please bring own “Nerf” weapon with standard darts, not the high-powered guns with round pellets. Ammunition may be lost during game play.

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Free Comic Book Day! All Library Locations All Day All Ages

Pick up a free comic book at all our library locations (while supplies last)! This annual event is made possible with the partnership of Comics and Collectibles. One comic book per customer, please.

Gaming Demos with The Board games, card games, and miniatures, oh Gathering Place my! The Gathering Place will be on hand to Main Library—Basement teach cool new games and old favorites! 9:00am-2:00pm All Ages Superhero Face Painting Main Library—1st floor 9:00 am-12:00pm All Ages

Drop in and visit our Face Painting Station where we’ll have some great artists on hand to adorn your face, arms, and hands with a host of familiar superhero logos, and possibly some special requests too!

Make & Take: Missed It Crafts Main Library—1st Floor 9:30-11:00am Kids of All Ages

If you missed a crafting session this week, we'll be hosting a special program where you’ll have the opportunity to make any of the crafts we've been creating during Lib-Con.

Anime Mini If you're a fan of anime, attend our morning Marathon marathon in the Story Room on the 1st floor. Main Library—Story Room We'll start the anime shows at 9:30am and 9:30am-12:00pm continue to play them through noon. Stay for All Ages one episode or watch several with us. Food Trucks Main Library—Outside 11:30am-2:00pm All Ages

Grab a snack from Rock’n Roller’z and Sweet Side food trucks while you’re enjoying the final day of Lib-Con. They’ll be outside of the library and we do ask that you keep your food items outside unless attending the “Lunch & Movie” event. Guests will be responsible for their own purchases from food vendors.

Vendors Main Library 10:00am-3:00pm All Ages

The library will host a great selection of local vendors selling their products, providing information, and allowing you to view their items. See what local treasures you’ll find.

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