FanNation: The Geekstravaganza

 

FanNation is back in-person at the Toms River Branch this year!

We have a great line-up.

Crafts, games, presentations, and so much more.

There is something to everyone!

Full Schedule of Events
Directions

8th Annual Cosplay Contest

 

Participate in our Annual Cosplay Contest for a chance to win a prize.


Registration takes place in the Lobby of the

Toms River Branch on Saturday, October 22 from

10 am - 1 pm.


Contest begins at 3 pm.


Toms River Branch

Mancini Hall

Storytime

 

Superhero Storytime

Saturday, October 22

10 am


Join Wonder Heroine for a Superhero Storytime, including stories, non-competitive games, and meet & greet with photos.

Register Here

Author Event

 

Author Talk: Kosoko Jackson

Saturday, October 22

12 pm


An interview and reading with author, Kosoko Jackson. Kosoko is the author of YA science fiction novels, Yesterday is History and Survive the Dome.

Register Here

Introduction to Board Game Design

 

Introduction to Board Game Design: Roll and Write

Saturday, October 22

12 pm


Under the guidance of experienced board game designer,

Brian Engelstein, learn about the Roll and Write concept and design your own game.

More Great Programming

Fandom Friday Podcasts

Available on AnchorFM



Check back each Friday in October for the latest Fandom Friday Podcast.

Demigod Dilemma

Escape Room

10:30 am - 3:30 pm


Sign-up in the lobby of the

Toms River Branch the morning of FanNation.

FanNation Crafts

10 am - 3 pm



There will be craft stations throughout the day in the Atrium and Sparks's Lab.

While supplies last.

 

Saber Guild Corellia Presents Children's Padawan Training Class

10:30 am


Jedi instructors guide a group of children to "Use the Force". Please see the SaberGuild Table to sign up a child for the training session. Space is limited.

Defenders of a Shattered World: Getting Started in World of Warcraft

1:30 pm


Learn what classes and races are available and how to choose the combination that best fits your style in one of the most popular MMORPGs in the world.

Thus Spoke the Master: An Exploration of HEMA

1:30 pm



An exploration and live demo of German longsword fencing techniques dating from 1570, and an overview of historical fencing.

 

Avatar: Legends RPG

10:30 am


Become the heroes in the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra. Play through a session of Magpie’s Avatar: Legends, a table top role playing game. Space is limited. Sign-up in the Lobby.


Anime Trivia

12:15 pm


Compete in an elimination-style anime trivia game for the chance to win anime-themed prizes.

D&D Crash Course

1:30 pm


Come and learn the basic rules to one of the most iconic tabletop roleplaying games of all time.

Full Schedule of Events

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