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www.offaly.ie/librariesThis series of free events hasbeen organised by OffalyLibraries, with support fromCreative Ireland.To stay up to date on future news andevents at Offaly Libraries, please sign upfor our monthly newsletter Attendance at all events is free of charge and open to all.Advance booking is required for some events.To book, please contact Tullamore Library by email:tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie or phone: 0579346832
WORKSHOPSBooking is essential for workshops as places are limited. To book your place before 14 September, contact Tullamore Libraryby email: tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie or phone: 057 934 6832Design your own SuperheroJoin Wayne O'Connor for an introduction to the world of DigitalArt. Wayne, whose work is chiefly inspired by his love of Myth,Fantasy and Folklore. works primarily as a Digital artist, Waynehas had his work featured in several games and books.10:45- 11:45Suitable for Ages 9 - 12Introduction to Digital ArtSATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER BookingEssentialJoin Wayne O’Connor as he introduces us to Dungeons &Dragons adventure workshop. He will guide us to creating ourown adventures, explore character development, storytelling,creating new worlds and adventures. Dungeons and Dragons Join author and illustrator Alan Nolan and design your very ownSuper Hero! Alan is an illustrator, author and graphic designer.Alan is the author and illustrator of Fintan's Fifteen, Conor'sCaveman and the Sam Hannigan series for the O’Brien Press,amongst many others.10:00 - 16:00@WayneOConnorillustrationalannolan.ieCreative Writing Workshop@WayneOConnorillustration12:00- 13:00Suitable for Ages 11 - 14BookingEssential13:00- 14:00Suitable for Ages 8 -12BookingEssential
SCOTT PILGRIMScott Pilgrim's Journey to Irish – talkto Seanán Ó Coistín (translator)POK!SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 10:00 - 16:00Did you know that there are only 18 letters in the Irish languagealphabet? The letters J, K, Q, V, W, X, Y, and Z are not part of theIrish language. In the graphic novel Scott Pilgrim, 600 items of artwere translated so that the reader could be fully immersed in anIrish language environment. WUMP!10:00 - 10.30Seanán Ó Coistín will talk about the difficulties of translatingstrange words and sounds such as WUMP, POK, FWIP from Englishto Irish. Discover how Seanán was able to find suitable Irish wordsto translate the strange English words. How is the Irish translationcompared to translations in other languages? See the end result!No Booking RequiredTAILM!RÚISC!Ages 13 - 101Turas Scott Pilgrim go Gaeilge – caint leSeanán Ó Coistín (aistritheoir)An eol duit nach bhfuil ach 18 litir in aibitír na Gaeilge? Ní gnách na litreacha J,K, Q, V, W, X, Y, agus Z a bheith mar chuid den Ghaeilge. San úrscéal grafachScott Pilgrim, aistríodh 600 mír ealaíne chun go dtumfaí an léitheoir gohiomlán i dtimpeallacht Ghaeilge. Labhróidh Seanán Ó Coistín faoi na deacrachtaí a bhaineann le focail agus fuaimeannaaisteacha ar nós WUMP, POK, FWIP a aistriú ó Bhéarla go Gaeilge. Cén chaoi a raibh ar Sheanánin ann focail oiriúnacha Ghaeilge a aimsiú chun na focail aisteacha Bhéarla a aistriú. Conas atáan t-aistriúchán Gaeilge i gcomórtas le haistriúcháin i dteangacha eile? Féach an toradh deiridh!10:00 - 10.30Ní gá áirithint a dhéanamhD’aois 13 - 101
COSPLAY COMPETITIONTeen aged 12-17Adult over 18Child aged 0-11BestHandmadeJudgesChoiceHow to Enter:Attend the Offaly Libraries Comic Con on 14th September(Doors open at 10:00)Dress up as your favourite Superhero or Character!Complete an entry form at the desk and receive your entrant'swristbandMeet at the Cosplay Competition area at 14:15Judging takes place from 14:30Judges announce the winners after the parade!SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBERJudges like to see cosplays that are at least 70% handmade to give out the best Handmadeprize. Fill in your entry form on the day and let them know why you should win this year! Cosplay Competition Cosplay = Costume Play( )10:00 - 16:00Check out previous entries here! https://www.offaly.ie/offaly-libraries-comic-con-2024/Categories:
VENDORS AND ARTISTSSATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 10:00 - 16:00MeMyselfAndMishaDigital artist & crafter memyselfandmisha.commemyselfandmishaSm0k3yBac0nPaul TubbBreaking The MoldHoney_BlossmsWikkas_CupboardPaul Carroll Comic Poet-Songwriter/ Illustrator-CartoonistDigital artist Writer & comic creatorDigital artist 3D Printer and BuilderPolymer Clay Artistpaulhtubb.comko-fi.com/honey_blossmspaulhtubblinktr.ee/paulcarrollpcarrollwriterwikkascupboard.comwikkas_cupboarddeviantart.com/sm0k3ybac0n/sm0k3ybac0nbreakingthemold.combreakingthemold2021honey_blossms/ Limit Break Comics
VENDORS AND ARTISTSSATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 10:00 - 16:00WonderfoolArtist, illustrator, animatorlinktr.ee/_wonderfool_wonderfoolItsHalfPintAlberich DesignSeanán Ó CoistínLisa Bradley ArtMartachanartThe Crafty MamaResin / Clay Artist, Handmade accessoriesDigital IllustratorHandmade designs from comics and booksDigital Artist and DesignerTranslatorDesigner/Animator/Illustratorlinktr.ee/alberichdesignko-fi.com/honey_blossmsalberichdesignthecraftymamastore.comthecraftymamastoreko-fi.com/martachanmartachanartitshalfpint.comits_halfpintgliadar.ielbradleyart
VENDORS AND ARTISTSSATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 10:00 - 16:00Retro Ralph Gaming Retro consoles, games and toysretroralph.ieretroralphirelandArtysocial CreationsDavid ButlerSK Brick Art and CraftAnimator and IllustratorArtistLEGO Creationsanithing.ie/anithingartistartysocialartysocial_creations sk.brick.art.and.craftKenny Noble ArtArtistkennynobleartkennynobleartHeros and Villains Irelandherosandvillains.ieheroesandvillains.ie Action figures, comics, model kits and more
TABLE TOP GAMES AREASATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER Our Table TopGames Roomwill be openfrom 10:00- 16:00No BookingRequired10:00 - 16:00Pokemon Cards to Trade?Pop up during thesetimes and see if anyonewants to trade! 11:00 to 12:00 13:00 to 14:00 Try something new!
WITH SPECIAL GUESTSSATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 10:00 - 16:00GAMING VANS10:00 - 14:00Book your time slotat the Van
Visit the LEGO Zone to take partin our LEGO activities with SK Brick Art and CraftMaster Builder CompetitionLEGO ExhibitionFreeplay AreaLEGO ZONESATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER LEGOZONE10:00 - 16:00sk.brick.art.and.craft
VIRTUAL REALITYOffalyLibrariesVirtual Reality Adventure is closer than you thinkTake a seat and let ustransport you to far offplaces, offering youexhilarating experiencesthrough space and time!SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 10:00 - 16:00
VEX ROBOTICSTest your Robot skillsin our VEX roboticsarena!Great fun for all ages!Freeplay Sessionsavailable between10:00- 14:00SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 10:00 - 16:00
SURVIVOR'S GUIDE TO OFFALY LIBRARIES COMIC CON 2023Know your Emergency Exits!Stay Hydrated!Bring waterHave Fun!Get with the Programme!To avoid disappointment, double check whichactivities require prior booking and make sure yousave your place! Bookings can be made by contacting, 057 93 4683210:00 - 16:00On the DayCosplay CompetitionEntry Forms must be completed before 14:00 on the day.We ask all entrants to gather at the Cosplay Assembly point at14.15 for judging via the Cosplay CatwalkSATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER Comic ConRaffleAll those that come and visit us on Comic Con day can enter a raffle so make sure you get your free ticket when you come inside!
GROUND FLOORGROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR CREATIVE ZONE READING ROOM10:00Doors Open Offaly Libraries ComicCon 2024 Begins!10.3011.0011.3012.0012.3013.00Perfect time for lunch!13.3014.0014.3015.0015.3016.00Offaly LibrariesComic Con 2024Concludes13.00 - 14.00Design yourown Superhero10:45- 11:45Introduction toDigital ArtBookBookBookLEGO Master Builder ChallengeHave fun building in the LEGO Free Play Area12:00 - 13:00Dungeons andDragons CreativeWriting Workshop10:00 - 14:00VEX RoboticsFreeplayQUICK GUIDE TIMETABLELEGO ZONEALL DAY ACTIVITIESBooking is essential for workshops held upstairs in the Creative Zone. Please refer to Workshops on page 3 for more details and suitable ages.Phone 057 93 46832 or email tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie to secureyour place.SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 10:00- 10:30Scott Pilgrim'sJourney to Irish –talk to Seanán ÓCoistín 10:00 - 16:00Crafty Table10:00 - 16:00Vendor & ArtistAlley 10:00 - 16:00PLAYVIEWING AREASThe parade will beshowcased ondigital screenslocated around thelibraryCOSPLAYPARADECREATEDISCOVERTABLE TOPGAMES10:00 -16:0011:00 - 12:00 DISCOVERPOKEMON cardstrade areaPOKEMON cardstrade area13:00 - 14:00 10:00 - 14:00Virtual Reality
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