Comic books, video games and related genres are immensely popular. October's New York Comic Con boasted a combined attendance of over 180,000!
To celebrate the popularity of these related fandoms, East Brunswick Public Library hosts the first ever EB Con on Saturday, December 3 from 12 - 4 pm.
The special guest is New York Times bestselling comic book writer Fred Van Lente. He has written
Archer & Armstrong (Harvey Award nominee, Best Series),
Action Philosophers! (American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Teens), and
Cowboys & Aliens (with Andrew Foley), the basis for the 2011 feature film.
His many other titles include
Resurrectionists, The Incredible Hercules (with Greg Pak),
Taskmaster,
Marvel Zombies and
The Amazing Spider-Man.
At 1 pm, Van Lente will lead a presentation based on h
is graphic novel The Comic Book History of Comics that covers the history of comic books and graphic novels. Following his presentation, he will be signing his book and other comics. Copies will be available for purchase.
There are several activities planned throughout the day, including a Harry Potter trivia contest, video games, table-top gaming, cosplay and geek crafting. Other guests include LEGO master builder Amado Canlas Pinlac, indie game developer David Rin and writer/editor Deanna Destito.
A complete schedule of events and activities can be found
here. EB Con is free and open to the public.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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ORAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN WORLD WAR II
Tuesday, December 13, 2:30 pm
Professor Shaun Illingworth will discuss the Rutgers Oral History Archives' work in documenting the WWII generation and how oral history can shed new light on events from over 70 years ago. His talk will feature stories from the ROHA collection, a retelling of America's great campaigns and home front achievements in the Second World War from the mouths of those who were there.
Shaun Illingworth and the Rutgers Oral History Archives (ROHA) staff have developed an online repository featuring over 825 full-text interviews with NJ veterans, home front eyewitnesses, war workers and more from World War II to today's conflicts.
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HOUR OF CODE
Saturday, December 10, 5-9 pm
The third annual Hour of Code for teens (ages 13 and up) allows them to test out different coding platforms and web development tools like Codeacademy and Code Combat. There will also be workshops on several other technologies, including Arduino, Photoshop, robotics, Minecraft mods, Lego Mindstorms and Google Cardboard.
Hour of Code is generously sponsored by the East Brunswick Education Foundation, East Brunswick Public Library and East Brunswick High School's Code Club. There will be pizza and snacks for all participants, as well as a free t-shirt for attending the event.
You must register online.
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eMEDIA HELP HOURS
Tuesday, December 6, 1-3 pm
Wednesday, December 7, 10 am-12 pm
Thursday, December 8, 3-4 pm
Bring in your charged mobile device and learn how to use eMedia. We'll get you started with free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines & more!
OTHER PROGRAMS
Introduction to Podcasting Tuesday, December 6, 7 pm
DIY USB Charger for Adults Wednesday, December 7, 7 pm Registration required
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DIY HOLIDAY GIFTS
Tuesday, December 20, 7 pm
Looking for some inexpensive gifts to give your family and friends this holiday season? Come to the library and make the best kind of gift you can give, the homemade kind! An assortment of craft supplies and easy-to-make tutorials will be provided. Feel free to bring your own DIY projects and gift wrap as well! This event will be held in the YS Programming Room.
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TEEN NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Saturday, December 31, 1-3:30 pm
Kick off the New Year right with a party at the library! Learn how to make pizza from scratch, play games, write your New Year's resolutions, listen to the Hamilton soundtrack and more!
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DOODLE DESIGN AND COLORING
Saturday, December 10, 2:30 pm
Join us for this new monthly program in which we will create some amazing doodles which become more beautiful with color! There will be a different project each month. Grades 2 and up.
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ATKA: THE AMAZING ESKIE
Wednesday, December 28, 6:30 pm
Atka, the Amazing Eskimo dog, and his dog friends Kayu and Nuka will visit the library and perform unique dog tricks with audience participation. Atka has been featured on Animal Planet's TV series
Dogs 101 and recently filmed his first movie. There will be photo opportunities with the dogs for everyone and fun for the whole family!
Seating for the events is limited. Free tickets will be distributed 30 minutes before the program begins. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Library.
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DARK HORSE
Tuesday, December 6, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm
UK. 2015. 85 minutes. Rated PG.
A group of friends in a Welsh workingman's club decide to breed a racehorse and compete with the elite in the sport of kings. This inspirational true story won Best Documentary-World Cinema at the Sundance Film Festival and Best Documentary at the British Independent Film Awards.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
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This December, East Brunswick Public Library offers a variety of computer classes, ranging from Microsoft Excel to Microsoft PowerPoint, and even ease-of-access classes.
Check out our full schedule of computer classes here.
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BOOK DISCUSSION: ORDINARY GRACE BY WILLIAM KENT KREUGER
Thursday, December 8, 1:30 and 7:30 pm
New Bremen, Minnesota, 1961. The Twins were playing their debut season, ice-cold root beers were selling out at the soda counter of Halderson's Drugstore, and Hot Stuff comic books were a mainstay on every barbershop magazine rack. It was a time of innocence and hope for a country with a new, young president. But for thirteen-year-old Frank Drum it was a grim summer in which death visited frequently and assumed many forms. Accident. Nature. Suicide. Murder.
Reserve your copy here.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
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SHORT STORY DISCUSSION: THE GARDEN PARK BY KATHERINE MANSFIELD
Tuesday, December 13, 7 pm
This monthly group focuses on authors and themes from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Copies of the story are available at the Information Desk or by emailing
pkibala@ebpl.org.
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