LIBCON West @ Home Virtual Programs
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Peter Grant Goes Graphic: Creating the Rivers of London Comic Books, featuring Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, Lee Sullivan & Paulina "Pau" Vassileva
Writing novels is largely a solitary enterprise, but creating a comic book can take an entire team. Author Ben Aaronovitch collaborates with a co-author, an illustrator, and a colorist to spin off his internationally bestselling "Rivers of London" urban fantasy series into a successful run of comic books, all with original storylines. How does this team of talent work together? What are the secrets to adapting the adventures of apprentice wizard/Detective Constable Peter Grant from one format to another? Does the process ever -- like Peter's own experiments -- result in some explosions? Bring your questions to a fascinating and funny live Zoom panel featuring acclaimed author Ben Aaronovitch, co-author Andrew Cartmel, illustrator Lee Sullivan, and colorist Paulina "Pau" Vassileva. Moderated by Chantelle Aimée Osman. This program originally aired as a live Zoom panel on Saturday, January 16, 11 AM-12 PM. Watch the recorded video below! |
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Enjoy a virtual concert experience, in collaboration with Drawn to Comics, featuring the Driftwood Quintet performing music from your favorite movies, TV shows, and video games. This performance is funded by the City of Glendale’s Downtown Arts & Cultural Initiative grant.
Watch the prerecorded video below! |
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“Pirate stew, pirate stew, pirate stew for me and you!”
Set sail with the buccaneers of the DREAD Fleet for a swashbuckling storytime adventure featuring a heaping helping of Pirate Stew, the new collaboration from award-winning author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Chris Riddell. Watch the prerecorded video below! |
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, this virtual beginner KPOP dance class by Bi Essential Movement has been canceled.
We apologize for any inconvenience. |
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Kids between the ages of 5-11 are invited to create their own Jurassic theater, complete with dinosaurs and a volcano backdrop. Visit a Glendale Library and pick up this LIBCON Grab & Go kit, including dinosaur clothespin puppets and a backdrop coloring page. Color, cut out, and glue your creation, then finish up with an award-winning performance from the comfort of your home!
Kits will be available on Saturday, January 16, 2021. While supplies last. Watch the tutorial video below! |
2020 Programs
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In the Amphitheater
12:00 PM--Syndicate Saber Presents: A Lesson in the Force. The Jedi have come to Earth for this once-in-a-lifetime training opportunity! Bring the younglings and enjoy special lessons in the force and with a lightsaber from the very best! This interactive show is fun for the whole family!
1:00 PM--The DREAD Fleet. Pirates raid the port of Glendale with music, dance, swords and stunts!
2:00 PM--“Results May Vary” Improv: Super-Geeky Edition. Brelby Theatre Company's resident improv team serves up a fresh, funny, impromptu live performance using suggestions from the audience.
3:00 PM--Syndicate Saber Presents: An Elegant Weapon for a More Civilized Age. Members of Syndicate Saber have put together amazing and talented choreography routines and will teach you the special skills you need to become the master of your next routine!
4:00 PM--Driftwood Quintet and Dratini on the Rocks. Come listen to a fusion of classical/jazz music from popular video games and movies including Undertale, Cowboy Bebop, and Final Fantasy!
1:00 PM--The DREAD Fleet. Pirates raid the port of Glendale with music, dance, swords and stunts!
2:00 PM--“Results May Vary” Improv: Super-Geeky Edition. Brelby Theatre Company's resident improv team serves up a fresh, funny, impromptu live performance using suggestions from the audience.
3:00 PM--Syndicate Saber Presents: An Elegant Weapon for a More Civilized Age. Members of Syndicate Saber have put together amazing and talented choreography routines and will teach you the special skills you need to become the master of your next routine!
4:00 PM--Driftwood Quintet and Dratini on the Rocks. Come listen to a fusion of classical/jazz music from popular video games and movies including Undertale, Cowboy Bebop, and Final Fantasy!
In the Programming Pavilion
12:00 PM--Fifty Years (and Then Some) of Fandom. In 1966, Gene Roddenberry introduced the world to the crew of the starship Enterprise, and with it, the concept of modern fandom. But these fans were continuing an old tradition—one we still follow today. Come take an hour to explore fifty years of fandom—and then some—in an interactive museum showcasing fandom from the 1880s to today. Program by Oy Vay Productions.
1: 00 PM--Anyone Can Cosplay. It is easy enough to say "Anyone Can Cosplay," but a lot harder for some people to believe in that. Between rude comments, competitive tendencies, online bullying, self-image issues, and lack of representation, it sometimes feels like cosplay is only for the "elite few" or those with a very thick skin. For veteran cosplayer Momo Kurumi, this breaks her heart. She’s here to offer a space to discuss fears, dreams, and ways that we can overcome adversity together as a community, to make sure that people really DO feel like Anyone Can Cosplay!
2:00 PM--The Basics of Cosplay SFX Makeup. Want to try your hand at becoming a one-of-a-kind alien? Perhaps you just want to get the PERFECT sugar skull look? Join ThermoCosplay as they talk about the basics of cosplay SFX makeup. They will cover everything from application, to makeup types, prosthetics, adhesives and more!
3:00 & 3:30 PM--Storytime with Sean! Come join us for a Superhero Storytime with Sean Sautter. He'll have 2 sessions: the first at 3:00 PM and the second at 3:30 PM!
1: 00 PM--Anyone Can Cosplay. It is easy enough to say "Anyone Can Cosplay," but a lot harder for some people to believe in that. Between rude comments, competitive tendencies, online bullying, self-image issues, and lack of representation, it sometimes feels like cosplay is only for the "elite few" or those with a very thick skin. For veteran cosplayer Momo Kurumi, this breaks her heart. She’s here to offer a space to discuss fears, dreams, and ways that we can overcome adversity together as a community, to make sure that people really DO feel like Anyone Can Cosplay!
2:00 PM--The Basics of Cosplay SFX Makeup. Want to try your hand at becoming a one-of-a-kind alien? Perhaps you just want to get the PERFECT sugar skull look? Join ThermoCosplay as they talk about the basics of cosplay SFX makeup. They will cover everything from application, to makeup types, prosthetics, adhesives and more!
3:00 & 3:30 PM--Storytime with Sean! Come join us for a Superhero Storytime with Sean Sautter. He'll have 2 sessions: the first at 3:00 PM and the second at 3:30 PM!
Gaming
Tabletop and Console Games featuring MADgical Productions and TriForce Collectibles in the Glendale City Hall Employee Lounge.
Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the Gaming Room .
Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the Gaming Room .
For Kids and Families
All Kids and Family programs take place in the Velma Teague Library Youth Department. Youth Department programs are designed for ages 5-11. Younger children can participate with an adult helper. Older kids (12-18) are also welcome!
12:00 PM--Color Your Own Superhero Mask! Be a DIY Hero with a fun mask to color. Older kids can color superhero mini-puzzles at this drop-in session.
1:00 PM--Super S.T.E.A.M.! Learn the science behind some of your favorite X-Men as you move from station to station for hands-on activities!
2:00 PM--Superhero Bingo. Get a card and win prizes in this picture bingo session.
3:00 PM--Super S.T.E.A.M.! Missed the first Super S.T.E.A.M. session? Join us for this encore presentation and learn the science behind some of your favorite X-Men as you move from station to station for hands-on activities!
4:00 PM--Fly Like a Superhero! You may not have superpowers, but you can still take to the sky with your own superhero-themed kite. Come create your kite at this drop-in session.
12:00 PM--Color Your Own Superhero Mask! Be a DIY Hero with a fun mask to color. Older kids can color superhero mini-puzzles at this drop-in session.
1:00 PM--Super S.T.E.A.M.! Learn the science behind some of your favorite X-Men as you move from station to station for hands-on activities!
2:00 PM--Superhero Bingo. Get a card and win prizes in this picture bingo session.
3:00 PM--Super S.T.E.A.M.! Missed the first Super S.T.E.A.M. session? Join us for this encore presentation and learn the science behind some of your favorite X-Men as you move from station to station for hands-on activities!
4:00 PM--Fly Like a Superhero! You may not have superpowers, but you can still take to the sky with your own superhero-themed kite. Come create your kite at this drop-in session.
Music in the Park
12-2 PM--Dratini on the Rocks will perform smooth, jazzy renditions of some of your favorite video game songs from Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Sonic the Hedgehog and much more!
1-3 PM--Driftwood Quintet will play classical renditions of your favorite video game and movie music, including including themes from The Legend of Zelda, Star Wars, and more.
2-4 PM--Enjoy rock renditions of some of your favorite video game songs from Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, Super Mario Bros,, Metroid, Mega Man and many more as performed by the Minibosses.
1-3 PM--Driftwood Quintet will play classical renditions of your favorite video game and movie music, including including themes from The Legend of Zelda, Star Wars, and more.
2-4 PM--Enjoy rock renditions of some of your favorite video game songs from Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, Super Mario Bros,, Metroid, Mega Man and many more as performed by the Minibosses.
Lightsaber Walk
Meet up with Syndicate Saber by the “Old Friends” statue (a.k.a. "The Bird Man") in Murphy Park at 4:50 PM for a Lightsaber Walk through Downtown Glendale, beginning at 5 PM. Come celebrate your love for Star Wars with us and enjoy a few treats and surprises from the local merchants! All fandoms are welcome!
Programs have a limited capacity. Seating is first-come, first-served. Those waiting in line cannot save seats for those not present. Lining up for programs begins 30 minutes before the program start time.
All programs at the Glendale Public Library are public and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
The music portion of this event is funded in part by the City of Glendale through the Centerline Arts and Cultural Initiative.
