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Into the VR-Verse!

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult

Step into new worlds and experience gaming like never before with virtual reality! Drop in and play—no registration or headset required (we’ve got you covered)! Ages 12 and up.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Game On: Pixels & Pieces (completed grades 3-6)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Join us at GamerCon to play some games!  We’ll play some Nintendo switch and break out the library’s board game collection!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Pokémon Card Tournament (Teens)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Teen

Battle, strategize, and showcase your Pokémon skills. Use the Library's Pokémon decks and compete in a sped-up format of the classic trading card game. Do you have what it takes to be crowned champion?

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Fandom Flair: Fandom Buttons (Gamercon)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, GamerCon, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age, Family, Teen, Adult

Celebrate Gamercon in style by stopping into the makerLAB to create your very own gaming-themed button—no registration needed, just drop in and get creative!

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Kahoot: Gaming Edition (families with children through completed grade 6)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age, Family

Bring the family for some Kahoot trivia all about gaming.  From board games to video games, there’s a question for everyone!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Live Action Pokémon Go!

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Program Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age, Family, Teen, Adult

Stop by the Teen Services Department between 3:30-4:30 p.m. to pick up a Poké Ball clue sheet to spot all 20 Pokémon hiding throughout the building! Once you correctly fill out your sheet, return to the Teen Services desk.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Painting Warhammer 40,000 Miniatures

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gallery at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Adult

Whether you are a hobbyist or have a curiosity, stop by to watch the intricate and detailed work of painting Warhammer 40,000 miniatures. 

No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Indie Board Games

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Quiet Area at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Adult

Join us in the Adult Department's Quiet Area to discover unique and off-the-beaten-path tabletop games.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Warhammer 40,000

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for an evening of Warhammer 40,000, a tabletop wargame where players command armies of miniature models in a turn-based battle. Register if you want to play. No registration required if you wish to spectate! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Pokémon Dungeons and Dragons (Teens)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Teen

Play an adventure-filled Pokémon version of Dungeons and Dragons with all your favorite Pokémon characters! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Mario Party (completed grades k-2)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
School Age

“Let’s-a go!”  We’re off to Super Mario Land to play games and make some crafts!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Game Show Night

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult

Get ready for a high-energy evening of laughter, competition, and fun!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Mario Party (completed grades 3-6)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
School Age

“Let’s-a go!”  We’re off to Super Mario Land to play games and make some crafts!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Dungeons & Dragons: Summer Campaign (Adults)

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Adult

Ready to level up? Join expert DM Jimmy for this 4-week D&D campaign involving mats, minifigs and higher-level characters. Either bring your character from a previous campaign or create a new one prior to the first session.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Gaming Grooves (completed grades k-2)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age

Listen to your favorite video game soundtracks and create instrumental duets and character moves to music including Minecraft, MarioKart, Plants vs. Zombies and more.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Gaming Grooves (completed grades 3-6)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age

Listen to your favorite video game soundtracks and create instrumental duets and character moves to music including Minecraft, MarioKart, Plants vs. Zombies and more.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Beginner's Bridge

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Adult

In this fun, beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the basics of bidding, play, and strategy of this popular card game. Each week blends easy instruction with guided games taught by Bill Rosenwald.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Video Game Showdown (completed grades k-2)

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Battle your friends head-to-head in popular video games!  Test your skills in this tournament style program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Video Game Showdown (completed grades 3-6)

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Battle your friends head-to-head in popular video games!  Test your skills in this tournament style program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Beginner's Bridge

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
Adult

In this fun, beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the basics of bidding, play, and strategy of this popular card game. Each week blends easy instruction with guided games taught by Bill Rosenwald.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Minecraft Junior (completed Grades K-2)

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Join your library friends for a fun game of Minecraft! Build your own castle, fight the Ender Dragon, or explore the Nether. The possibilities are endless!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Minecraft Junior (completed Grades K-2)

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Join your library friends for a fun game of Minecraft! Build your own castle, fight the Ender Dragon, or explore the Nether. The possibilities are endless!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Minecraft Club (completed Grades 3-6)

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Join your library friends for a fun game of Minecraft! Build your own castle, fight the Ender Dragon, or explore the Nether. The possibilities are endless!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Dungeons & Dragons Tween Edition (completed Grades 4-6)

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Join the Quest Master’s Guild for a “Tween Edition” of Dungeons & Dragons at the library.  All levels of players are welcome as new players will learn how to play this interactive role-playing game while having fun and learning from more

Upcoming
Registration Required