Blog > Level Up at MAPLD FanFest 2025!
Posted April 22, 2025
July 12, 2025 | 
12 PM – 6 PM | 
Matteson Area Public Library
FREE Entry!
We’re back for MAPLD FanFest, a dynamic fan and comic convention at the Matteson Area Public Library! Experience exciting educational programs, meet superheroes, and enter to win awesome prizes. Join us as we embrace the theme of games. Solve puzzles in our Escape Room, test your skills at our Video Game Tournament, and enjoy fun mini-games at our Maid Cafe. Whether you’re into comics, books, movies, TV, or anime, there’s something for everyone. And best of all, it’s free!
| Program | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Junior D&D | 11AM-1PM | Public Services |
| Painting Miniatures | 12PM-2PM | Outside |
| Welcome to the World of E-Sports | 12PM-1PM | Room A |
| Shooting Star Maid Cafe! | 12PM-1PM | Room C |
| Battle for Justopolous: Escape Room Truck | 12PM-2PM | Outside |
| Saving Oceanika: Escape Room Truck | 12PM-2PM | Outside |
| Outdoor Games Olympics | 12PM-5PM | Outside |
| Hide N’ Seek Heroes | 12PM-5:30PM | Outside |
| How To Play: Pokemon The Card Game | 1PM-2PM | Public Services |
| How To Draw Batman and Spiderman with Matthew Waite | 1PM-2PM | Green Room |
| Chalk Art | 1PM-5PM | Outside |
| Culinary Creations | 2PM-3PM | Room C |
| Junior Mario Kart Tournament | 2PM-4PM | Room B |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament | 2PM-4PM | Room A |
| Adult D&D | 2PM-4PM | Public Services |
| Comics & Coasters | 2:30PM-3:30PM | Outside |
| How To Play: Magic The Gathering Card Game | 3PM-4PM | Public Services |
| Super Hero Bingo | 3PM-4PM | Green Room |
| Pokemon Go Meet-Up | 4PM-5PM | Outside |
| Boba Tea Tasting | 4PM-5PM | Outside |
| MAPLD Cosplay Contest | 4:30PM-6PM | Outside |
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