Thank You for Joining Us in 2023!
Lafayette Mini-Con was a FREE family-friendly event that was open to the public.
Attractions at Lafayette Mini-Con
Live Action Role-Playing Duels: Renaissance Adventures will host thrilling foam sword duels that transport participants into the world of live-action role-playing.
![Kids with foam swords](https://popcultureclassroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230822fantasy-dueling-300x300.webp)
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Cryptid Arts and Crafts: Craft your own cryptid creatures and take a picture of of them in a unique habitat you choose!
Science Exploration: The Colorado School of Mines will delve into the scientific wonders behind iconic pop culture elements such as the Mandalorian’s armor, Thor’s hammer, and Captain America’s shield. Hands-on science experiments will engage participants in learning.
![Discovering science with the Colorado School of Mines and Pop Culture Classroom. Discovering science with the Colorodo School of Mines and Pop Culture Classroom](https://popcultureclassroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230822science-wow-photo-d-rose-1024x1024.webp)
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Panels and Workshops: Immerse yourself in enlightening discussions and workshops, including Fantasy World Building and Map Making, Halloween Costume Planning, Drawing Cartoon Animals, How to Draw Cool Characters, and Pixel Art Tutorial.
A Brand-New Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Celebrate the power of storytelling and become a part of the tale! Create a character, and immerse yourself in a text adventure with multiple story paths and endings.
![Photo: a young adult reads text on a tablet device. (Photo: Annie Spratt, UNSPLASH)](https://popcultureclassroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230822kid-tablet-1024x1024.webp)
![Students in costume and cosplay at a Pop Culture Classroom event](https://popcultureclassroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1-IMG_1564.jpg)
Prop and Costume Design: Tomorrow Makers Studios‘ student filmmakers will show off their hand-crafted props and costumes in the library’s maker space, sharing insights into their creative process.
Drag Queen Storytime Drag Queen Storytime: Beloved local family entertainer Shirley Delta Blow invites families to come dressed in their finest! Drag Queen Storytime captures the imagination .
![Drag Queen Storytime with beloved local family entertainer Shirley Delta Blow.](https://popcultureclassroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230822dragqueen-story@1080x-1024x1024.webp)
![Gaming Zone](https://popcultureclassroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Gaming-2-1024x768.jpg)
Video Game Library and Gaming Area: Have fun gaming and make new friends!
Brought to you by
Lafayette Public Library Colorado
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Made possible by the support of
Friends of the Lafayette Library
![Friends of the Lafayette Library Foundation](https://popcultureclassroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/friends-of-lafayette.png)