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cals_conFans of superheroes, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, comics, and gaming will converge on the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) 2nd Annual CALS Con on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m on the Main Library campus, 100 Rock Street. All CALS Con events are free and open to the public.

CALS Con is a family-friendly celebration of all things fandom. The event kicks off the library’s 2015 superhero-themed Summer Reading Club, Every Hero Has a Story. Fans of all ages may come dressed as their favorite character. The day will include six panels, a social media scavenger hunt, table top gaming, LEGO display and open building, drop-in gaming area, and a meet up area. The first 700 people to register for the event will receive a special CALS Con swag bag.

CALS Con will conclude with a cosplay contest at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to post about their CALS Con experience on social media using #CALScon2015.

Main Library 1st Floor Events

Event Description Time
Registration 9 am – 4 pm
Cosplay Contest Registration 9 am – 3 pm
SRC Registration 9 am – 3 pm

Darragh Center Lobby

CALS Con Meetup/Photo Op Area 9 am – 4 pm
Social Media Scavenger Hunt Participate in CALS Con on a whole different dimension. Seek fun items all over the library campus and digitally document the finds on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with the hashtag #CALScon2015 to be entered in a prize drawing. 9 am – 4 pm

Darragh Center

Table Top Saturday Check out games of all sorts from our collection or bring personal copies to play. Light snacks provided. 10 am – 3 pm

Youth Services

Open LEGO® Build Members of the Arkansas LEGO Users Group will present a giant LEGO display. Plenty of bricks are available for building. 10 pm – 12 pm
& 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Color-Your-Own Super Hero Mask 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Level 4

Drop-In Gaming 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Ron Robinson Theater

Frozen Panel Can’t get enough of Elsa, Anna, and Olaf? Panelists and attendees will be discussing favorite characters and what’s next for them. 9:30 am
Game of Thrones Panel Winter is coming! Join us for a fan discussion of the George R.R. Martin novels and the popular HBO television show. Topics include the divergence of the television adaptation from the novels and the role of prophecy in the story. Bring your own pet theory! 10:30 am
Harry Potter Panel Bending All the Rules. Panelists will discuss various controversies, issues, and even conspiracy theories that have come to light since the last book was published. 11:30 am
Lego Panel LEGO has produced more than 500 billion pieces and inspired generations of builders and makers. Discuss the past, present, and future of this powerful brand. 12:30 pm
Doctor Who Panel Doctor Who has a fandom that spans generations and decades. The panel will discuss what is loved about Classic Who as well as New Who, and talk about how the Doctor helps people understand their own place in the universe. 1:30 pm
Star Wars Panel Episode VII – The Force Awakens heralds a new era in the Star Wars saga. The panel weighs in on the original series, the prequels, and the highly anticipated sequels. Scoundrels, princesses, and Jedi of all ages are welcome. 2:30 pm
Cosplay Contest The CALS Con finale event. Register to participate by 3 p.m. or attend to cheer on favorite costumes and characters. 4:00 pm