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Come one, come all to the third annual Books & Dragons: a special event celebrating all things fantasy, monsters, tabletop role-playing games, and, of course, books! All ages are welcome to don their costumes and join us for an interactive event.Travelers will quest through the library on an immersive scavenger hunt, plus enjoy themed crafts, classes, speakers, snacks, and opportunities to play a session of Dungeons & Dragons. Shop at our Vendor Market to commemorate the occasion with themed merchandise. This year, the library will be transformed into a haunted adventure with our theme, "Vampires & Werewolves & Ghosts, Oh My!"
Adult, teen, and child adventurers of all ages and experience levels are welcome. The event is FREE and no pre-registration is required to attend. Some activities and presentations may require you to pick up a free ticket on the day of the event.
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🌛 What to Expect 🌜
Upon arrival, begin your quest on the library’s lower level.
You and your adventuring party (aka your friends/family) will receive a map/schedule of events, choose from pre-made characters, then journey through the stacks to find various Dungeons & Dragons-inspired encounters. Your party will roll the dice to best villains and find “magic” to aid you on your quest.
🔮All Day Activities🔮
Available while supplies last. Activities are suitable for all ages. Adult supervision required for ages 12 and under.
🗺️ Encounters (Whole Library) - Traverse the library and roll the dice with your questing party and complete our D&D-inspired scavenger hunt.
🦆 Frankenducks Craft - (Available after 10:30 a.m.) Transform a regular rubber duck into a spooky monster of your own invention. | Children's Department
🕯️ Luminaries Craft - (Available after 10:30 a.m.) Create a spooky or cute glass luminary for fall.
🛍️ Vendor Alley🛍️
Shop a variety of local vendors to commemorate your quest!
🐲 Green Dragon Inn - Purchase a variety of hand-crafted mocktails.
📿 Lady Mailleries Designs, LLC - Chain and scalemaille jewelry and accessories.
👚 The Sage + Lavendar Collective - Apparel, accessories, and trinkets.
📚 The Learned Owl - Books and bookish merchandise.
📆 Scheduled Events 📆
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 🧙♂️ 3D Mini Painting - Bring your backlog of minis and paint with us! Painting supplies will be provided; a limited number of library-printed 3D minis will be available.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 🧛 Vampires: The Undead in History and Literature - Join Kent University professors Lindsay Starkey and Ann Martinez to learn about vampires as literary legends.
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |🥤 Make a Mystical Potion - Make your own soda with the help of our Charlie Cart Mobile Kitchen! (while supplies last)
12:30, 2:00, & 3:30 p.m. | 🎲 Dungeons & Dragons Games - Enjoy a one-shot D&D adventure with our pre-made characters. All experience levels welcome.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
🌑 Moths: Pollinators of the Night Presentation & Craft - Learn about local moth species and why they're one of nature's most important pollinators from Mothman, uh, we mean Bryce Pulley, the Public Utilities and Community Outreach Coordinator specializing in environmental education from the City of Cuyahoga Falls. Then create your own moth craft!
🧟 Costume Rules 🧟
Costumes must be PG-13 / family-friendly. This event is for all ages. Please be mindful of elements that could scare our littlest visitors.
Please refrain from costumes/full-face masks that cover your entire face. (Masks may be worn for the costume contest pictures.)
No weapons of any kind.
Cuyahoga Falls Library reserves the right to ask anyone not following these guidelines to change or leave the event.
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