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Building Worlds: Writers and Tabletop Players Unite

2021-06-10 17:00:00 2021-06-10 18:00:00 America/New_York Building Worlds: Writers and Tabletop Players Unite You and your friends are invited to play I’m Sorry Did You Say Street Magic, a storytelling game about creating places and the people who live there. No dice needed, only your imagination. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Zoom

Thursday, June 10
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-06-10 17:00:00 2021-06-10 18:00:00 America/New_York Building Worlds: Writers and Tabletop Players Unite You and your friends are invited to play I’m Sorry Did You Say Street Magic, a storytelling game about creating places and the people who live there. No dice needed, only your imagination. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Zoom

You and your friends are invited to play I’m Sorry Did You Say Street Magic, a storytelling game about creating places and the people who live there. No dice needed, only your imagination.

For those in 5th-12th grade who enjoy storytelling, roleplaying, and collaborative games. 

Middle Grade Reads: 

Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke

"Prompted by his sister, Jack trades his mom's car for a box of mysterious seeds, but soon their normal garden turns into a wild jungle filled with magical creatures and, one night, changes into a dragon."

Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate

"A story about a homeless boy and his imaginary friend that proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary"

Young adult reads: 

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

"Lord Blackheart, a villain with a vendetta, and his sidekick, Nimona, an impulsive young shapeshifter, must prove to the kingdom that Sir Goldenloin and the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are."

Player's Handbook (Dungeons & Dragons) by Wizards RPG Team

"The Player’s Handbook is the essential reference for every Dungeons & Dragons roleplayer. It contains rules for character creation and advancement, backgrounds and skills, exploration and combat, equipment, spells, and much more."

    AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen |

    EVENT TYPE: | Games & Gaming | Books & Writing |

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    Northwest Akron Branch Library

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    Phone: 330.836.1081
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    Greg Trask

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    The Northwest Akron Branch Library, along with its neighbor, the Northwest Family Recreation Center, serves as a center of active learning through a diverse offering of programs and resources. A rich collection of books for all ages is just one aspect of what the branch has to offer; its outstanding multimedia collection includes music CDs, audiobooks, and feature and documentary films. The collection has something for just about every interest and taste. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing are additional services that make personal and professional growth possible.

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