For teens and adults
As a part of AvonCon, join Jamie Nicholson and March Grabber for a panel where they will be discussing “Homebrew.”
“Homebrew” is content that a Dungeon or Game Master creates on their own, independent of any published material that may or may not being used in order to run their game. This could be as small as coming up with dialogue that doesn’t exist in a setting or and as big as creating your own setting and everything in between. Whether done subtly or in grand gestures, homebrewing your own content is a fantastic tool for giving games more life and for helping DMs and GMs to feel more at home in the world in which they tell their stories.
Jamie (she/they) is a Library Technical Assistant at Avon. She has been roleplaying for over twenty years. Initially, Jamie’s love of Star Wars led her to Storyboard RPGs on internet forums. Though some Star Wars tabletop games existed, they weren’t very accessible at the time which resulted in her need to come up with her own game systems and stories in conjunction with all of the other members of those forums. After ten years of growing experience, Jamie played Dungeons and Dragons. When they accepted a role working as a Teen Assistant at the West Hartford Public Library, Jamie immediately ran with the experience she had in her personal life and started a D&D group for teens. The interest at WHPL expanded to several groups before they moved on to Avon. Starting last summer, she led a roleplaying session for teens using game rules that she created herself, with an original story that she wrote, set in the Star Wars universe. She has dreams of publishing tabletop games one day.
March (they/he): March Grabber (they/he) is an illustrator and comic artist based in West Hartford. A recent graduate of the Hartford Art School illustration program, their work focuses mostly on fantasy, superheroes and queer joy. If you want to see fanart of whatever show they are currently watching, you can find their work at thisonewinter.com and on instagram @thisonewinter.
Space is limited, please register:
Open Art Unicorn Masks & Bracelets
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Geared toward ages 8 and under
Drop-In
2nd Floor, Art Studio
Create unicorn masks and unicorn slap bracelets with your creativity, paint pens, glittery shapes, and gems.
*children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult*
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11 am – 4 pm
Geared toward ages 8 and under
Drop-In *while supplies last*
2nd Floor, Children’s Main Floor
Create paper crowns with your creativity, tissue paper, markers, and colored pencils.
*children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult*
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Come see Sparkle the Unicorn from Mystic Party Animals. She will be visiting from 11 am – 4 pm for pets, admiration and photos!
Session 2: 2:10 – 3:00 pm *Both sessions will be the same, choose only one*
For Grades K-6
Children will learn how to draw their own fun cartoons by following along with Debi’s cartoon chalk talk. Kids will also learn just what it takes to be a cartoonist. They will draw funny faces and some cool cartoon animals.
Registration required. Please register each child individually.
Learn more about Debi Hamuka-Falkenham : https://www.drawfunnystuff.com/About-Us.html
*If this session is full, check Session 1: 1:10 – 2:00 pm*
Session 1: 1:10 – 2:00 pm *Both sessions will be the same, choose only one*
For Grades K-6
Children will learn how to draw their own fun cartoons by following along with Debi’s cartoon chalk talk. Kids will also learn just what it takes to be a cartoonist. They will draw funny faces and some cool cartoon animals.
Registration required. Please register each child individually.
Learn more about Debi Hamuka-Falkenham : https://www.drawfunnystuff.com/About-Us.html
*If this session is full, check Session 2: 2:10 – 3:00 pm*
Storytime
11:00 – 11:30 am
For ages five and under with a caregiver. Geared to ages 2 – 4, siblings are welcome!
Registration Required
2nd Floor, Storytime Room
We will read, dance, and stretch in this busy, movement based group with a space and robots theme.
*children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult*
Where: The Avon Free Public Library
When: Saturday, April 27th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
AvonCon is the library’s all-day, all ages mini comic con which is a celebration of graphic novels, fandoms, and geek culture. We will offer storytimes, crafts, cartooning workshops, panels, vendors, trivia, cosplay contests and so much more! We are super excited to be having Sparkle the Unicorn from Mystic Party Animals!
Register to get a reminder email about AvonCon and to be emailed more details about programs that will occur at AvonCon that may require further registration before the day’s events!
AvonCon is generously funded by the Friends of the Avon Free Public Library.
Tabletop Gaming
11 am – 4 pm
All Ages
Hosted by Tabletop Gaming Center
Vending a curate selection of board games, tabletop role playing games, and related accessories such as dice and miniatures.
They will be do 30 – 45 minute drop in demos during the full duration of the event where you can learn and play a new game.
*Bring cash for any irresistible vendor finds!*
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1st Floor – Conference Room
Need a quiet space to get away from the crowd?
Read some manga and graphic novels or color in our quiet space!