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Fandom Fest

All Ages
2025-02-23 12:00:00 2025-02-23 16:00:00 America/Chicago Fandom Fest Niles-Maine District Library -

Sunday, February 23
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-23 12:00:00 2025-02-23 16:00:00 America/Chicago Fandom Fest Niles-Maine District Library -

Celebrate comics and pop culture at the Library. Come decked out in your best cosplay, enjoy crafts and activities, stroll through the Artist Alley, meet and shop comic artists and fandom designers!

This free event will feature TV-themed trivia with Wally Podrazik, a teen cosplay contest, the Milwaukee Daleks, Chicago Ghostbusters, the 501st Garrison, Fandom Parody with Paul Erickson, and the League of Enchantment. We will also have a variety of vendors selling fandom products in the Artist Alley.

Costumes are encouraged, but please keep in mind this is an all-ages family friendly program, so all costumes and props should be appropriate for all audiences. Real weapons are not allowed. 

Parking might be a challenge. Additional parking is available at Fifth Third Bank on Oakton. 

TAGS: | Special Events |

Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
Hours
Mon, Jan 27 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jan 28 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jan 29 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jan 30 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jan 31 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory
Sun, Jan 26, All day
Franklin Gallery
Adaptive Hour - Kids and Teens
Sun, Jan 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
KidSpace
Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory
Mon, Jan 27, All day
Franklin Gallery
Web Wisdom: Top Platforms for Tech Education
Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Studio B
Registration is now closed
Bullet Journal Club - Grades 7-12
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Chess Club - Grades 1-6
Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Commons Meeting Room B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Book Buzz Discussion (Virtual) - Absolution by Alice McDermott
Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory
Tue, Jan 28, All day
Franklin Gallery
Social Justice Reading Club - Due Date - Grades 7-12
Tue, Jan 28, All day
Online
Laser Engrave Door Hanger - Grades 4-6
Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
ESL - English as a Second Language
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Virtual Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Jan 28, 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory
Wed, Jan 29, All day
Franklin Gallery
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Computer Basics: Learn to Click and Swipe
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Studio B
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory
Thu, Jan 30, All day
Franklin Gallery
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
ESL - English as a Second Language
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory
Fri, Jan 31, All day
Franklin Gallery
Rise and Shine Storytime - Ages 2-6
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Virtual Fridays
Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Creative Studio Take & Make: Felt Heart Plush - Available on the lower level
Sat, Feb 01, All day
Take Your Child to the Library Day! - For Families
Sat, Feb 01, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Library
Messy Art - For Families
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Tech Help
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
Volunteer in KidSpace - Grades 6 and up
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
KidSpace Program Room
Sewing Essentials: Groundhog Plush
Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
An Afternoon of Love Songs with the Jeanne Becker Trio
Sat, Feb 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Virtual and In-Person: Ballet & Books - Ages 3-7 with Caregiver
Sat, Feb 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Creative Studio Take & Make: Felt Heart Plush - Available on the lower level
Sun, Feb 02, All day
Upcycled Book Pages Wreath
Sun, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Creative Studio Take & Make: Felt Heart Plush - Available on the lower level
Mon, Feb 03, All day
Knit Wits - Temperature Blanket
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room
Property Tax Seminar for Niles Township
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Polish Book Discussion
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Creative Studio Take & Make: Felt Heart Plush - Available on the lower level
Tue, Feb 04, All day
Watercolor Wonders: In Watercolor, Where Do You Begin?
Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Sewing Club: Patchwork Applique on T-shirts - Grades 7-12
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
This event is full
Creating a Resume on Microsoft Word - English & Spanish Class
Tue, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
ESL - English as a Second Language
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
An Evening with James McBride - Virtual
Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Register
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Virtual Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Feb 04, 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Creative Studio Take & Make: Felt Heart Plush - Available on the lower level
Wed, Feb 05, All day
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Drop In: Make Valentine Cards with Sizzix Embossing Machine - Maker Space on lower level
Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Authors in Conversation: Renee Rosen and Lori Rader-Day
Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Creative Studio Take & Make: Felt Heart Plush - Available on the lower level
Thu, Feb 06, All day
Toddling Thursdays - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
This event is full
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Inclusive Crafting: Book Love Letters - Grades 7-12
Thu, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
ESL - English as a Second Language
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
BookBites - The Women
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Creative Studio Take & Make: Felt Heart Plush - Available on the lower level
Fri, Feb 07, All day
Rise and Shine Storytime - Ages 2-6
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Virtual Fridays
Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Reading Rainbow Café - Grades 1-5
Fri, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Middle Ground
Valentine's Day Card Workshop - Grades 7-12
Fri, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Feb 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Middle Ground
Cuentos en Español - Spanish Storytime
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Introduction to AI Art
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Sublimation Essentials: Valentine's Day Puzzle
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Teddy Bear Tea Party - Ages 3-7 with Caregiver
Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Take-N-Make Bag - Key to My Heart Keychains
Sun, Feb 09, All day
Sunday Special - Puppy Bowl Party! - For Families
Sun, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Take-N-Make Bag - Key to My Heart Keychains
Mon, Feb 10, All day
Shake & Read with 1 through 3 - Ages 1-3 with Caregiver
Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Middle Ground
Get Your Hands-On Technology: No Coding Websites
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Global Neighbors: Lotus Flower Lantern
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Boba Tea + Anime Club - Grades 7-12
Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground
ESL - English as a Second Language
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Virtual Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Feb 11, 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Senior Tech Buzz: Software Updates
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Board Room
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Tech Help
Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Lincoln Cup - Grades 9-12
Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Chocolate Lovers Workshop - Virtual
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chair Yoga for Adults - Virtual
Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Opowiadania po Polsku - Polish Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
ESL - English as a Second Language
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Windows 11: Mastering the Basics
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Rise and Shine Storytime - Ages 2-6
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Virtual Fridays
Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Art Exploration - Grades 3-8
Fri, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Tech Help
Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
Teen Advisory Board - Grades 7-12
Sat, Feb 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen Underground
Knit Wits - Temperature Blanket
Mon, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Global Neighbors: Chicago Korean Dance Company Performance
Mon, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Chicago House
Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Vestibule
Volunteer in KidSpace - Grades 6 and up
Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
KidSpace
Cosplay Collective: Horn Headbands - Grades 7-12
Tue, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
ESL - English as a Second Language
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Virtual Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Feb 18, 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Sewing Essentials: Make a Crossbody Bag
Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Book Buzz Discussion (Virtual & In-Person) - The Storm We Made
Wed, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room
Registration opens Wednesday, February 19 2025 at 9:00am
Lincoln Cup - Grades 9-12
Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Regular Meeting of the Library Board - Monthly Meeting
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Une Annee Book Discussion
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
An Evening with Amy Tan - Virtual
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Register
Toddling Thursdays - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
This event is full
Craft Central: Knitting Machine
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Commons
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
ESL - English as a Second Language
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Strategies for Success as a First-Gen Student - Grades 9-12
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Underground
Rise and Shine Storytime - Ages 2-6
Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Virtual Fridays
Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Kids Crochet - Grades 4-6
Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Shakespeare Project of Chicago - The Winter's Tale
Fri, Feb 21, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Feb 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Middle Ground
Make a Bookmark in Canva
Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Studio B
This event is full
Magdalena Kranc-Velazquez Art Reception - “Beautiful In Its Time”
Sat, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Board Room
Adaptive Hour - Kids and Teens
Sun, Feb 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
KidSpace
Dungeons & Dragons - Grades 7-12
Sun, Feb 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Teen Underground
This event is full
Fandom Fest - All Ages
Sun, Feb 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Bullet Journal Club - Grades 7-12
Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Book Buzz Discussion (Virtual) - The Storm We Made
Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
ESL - English as a Second Language
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Commons Meeting Room B
DIY Rolled Beeswax Candles
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
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