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SUMMARY:Fandom Fest: From Ghostbusters to Cosplay\, Westerly Library Celebrates All Things Fandom
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Fandom Fest\nWhen: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026\nTime: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.\nLocation: Westerly Library\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI 02891\nFeaturing: Cosplay contest\, Ghostbusters\, Star Wars characters\, manga art\, video games\, fantasy activities\, and special effects makeup\nSpecial Guests: Ghostbusters Auxiliary of Rhode Island\, Mando Mercs Costume Club\, Stonington Pride\, cartoonist Cat Huang\, and Elsa and Anna\nActivities: Manga Creation Station\, fan art gallery\, figurine painting\, cosplay mending station\, console gaming\, and scavenger hunt\nCosplay Contest: 1:30 p.m. in the Auditorium\nOrganizer: Westerly Library and Wilcox Park\nContact: (401) 596-2877 \nEvent Description\nFandom Fest takes over Westerly Library on Saturday\, November 14\, with an afternoon dedicated to the characters\, stories\, games\, and imaginary worlds that bring fans together. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, the library will host a collection of activities celebrating fantasy\, comics\, manga\, video games\, and cosplay\, with special guests\, creative workshops\, and a costume contest. \nWhether you’re a lifelong comic book fan\, a devoted gamer\, or someone who simply enjoys dressing up as a favorite character\, the festival offers plenty of opportunities to join the fun. \nA Library Full of Heroes\, Villains\, and Fantasy Worlds\nForget the usual quiet afternoon at the library. Fandom Fest invites visitors to explore different rooms filled with costumed characters\, artwork\, gaming activities\, and hands-on projects. \nThe Ghostbusters Auxiliary of Rhode Island will be among the participating groups\, bringing a little supernatural excitement to the celebration. Fans of Star Wars can also meet members of the Mando Mercs Costume Club\, an organization whose members create and wear Mandalorian-inspired costumes. \nStonington Pride will participate in the festivities\, adding to the event’s celebration of creativity and community. \nVisitors interested in tabletop fantasy games can try painting miniature Dungeons & Dragons figures\, while those drawn to Japanese comics can explore manga-inspired activities. \nManga\, Fan Art\, and Creative Workshops\nThe Terrace Room will feature a Manga Creation Station led by Cat Huang\, a Providence-based cartoonist\, educator\, and art director. \nParticipants can explore manga illustration and character creation while learning from a working artist. \nThe Pop-Up at Coy will become a Manga Café and Fan Art Gallery\, offering another gathering place for visitors who enjoy illustrated storytelling and artwork inspired by their favorite characters. \nFor those interested in theatrical transformations\, the Old Main Reading Room will host a special effects makeup workshop. \nThe room will also feature a ramen noodle bar dining area\, adding a food-themed gathering space to the day’s activities. \nPrincesses\, Video Games\, and a Cosplay Contest\nYoung fans of Disney’s Frozen can meet Elsa and Anna during a princess meet-and-greet in the Auditorium from 11 a.m. to noon. \nBeginning at noon\, the Auditorium will feature a Playable Console Museum\, giving gaming enthusiasts an opportunity to explore video game systems and their history. \nA scavenger hunt drop-off will also be available during this period. \nVisitors planning to enter the cosplay contest can register in the Makerspace\, where a cosplay mending station will be available for costume adjustments and last-minute repairs. \nAt 1:30 p.m.\, the Auditorium becomes the center of attention as the cosplay contest begins. \nThe contest gives participants an opportunity to show off their costumes\, whether they’ve spent weeks assembling an elaborate character outfit or put together a creative interpretation of a favorite fictional personality. \nSomething for Every Kind of Fan\nOne of the attractions of Fandom Fest is the variety of interests represented throughout the library. \nComic book enthusiasts can enjoy the costumed characters and fan art. Gamers can explore the console museum. Fantasy fans can try miniature painting\, while aspiring artists can experiment with manga creation. \nFor families\, the princess meet-and-greet and creative activities provide opportunities for younger visitors to participate. \nThe event also offers a chance to meet others who share similar interests\, discover a new hobby\, or simply enjoy the imagination and craftsmanship behind fan culture. \nFandom Fest Schedule\n11 a.m.–1:15 p.m.\nTerrace Room \n\nGhostbusters Auxiliary of Rhode Island\nMando Mercs Costume Club\nStonington Pride\nMiniature Dungeons & Dragons figurine painting\nManga Creation Station with Cat Huang\n\nThe Pop-Up at Coy \n\nManga Café\nFan Art Gallery\n\nOld Main Reading Room \n\nRamen Noodle Bar Dining Area\nSpecial Effects Makeup Workshop\n\nMakerspace \n\nCosplay contest registration\nCosplay mending station\n\n11 a.m.–Noon\nAuditorium \n\nPrincess Meet-and-Greet with Elsa and Anna\n\nNoon–1:15 p.m.\nAuditorium \n\nPlayable Console Museum\nScavenger Hunt Drop-Off\n\n1:30 p.m.\nAuditorium \n\nCosplay Contest Begins\n\nPlanning Your Visit\nFandom Fest takes place Saturday\, November 14\, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westerly Library in downtown Westerly. \nActivities will be spread throughout the building\, so visitors can move between rooms and choose the programs that interest them. \nThose interested in entering the cosplay contest should visit the Makerspace to register before the 1:30 p.m. competition. \nThe event announcement does not specify admission fees\, activity costs\, or whether advance registration is required for individual workshops. Visitors should contact the library for additional information. \nFrom recognizable movie characters to handmade costumes and interactive gaming\, Fandom Fest brings together several corners of popular culture for one afternoon of creativity and fun. \n\n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/fandom-fest-from-ghostbusters-to-cosplay-westerly-library-celebrates-all-things-fandom/
LOCATION:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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