Sewell Mill Library Mini Con

Book reads beach party headlines Sewell Mill Library weekend events

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Sewell Mill Library weekend events, Mini Con

Thanks to Melissa White, the adult services librarian at the Sewell Mill Library (2051 Lower Roswell Road), for the details on two Saturday events this weekend and another on Monday of interest, as well as the 2nd Mini-Con coming up in July:

Sewell Mill Book Reads Beach Party

When: Saturday, June 22 @ 1-4 p.m.

The Book Reads Beach Party is back and better than ever! It’s the first official Saturday of summer and time to hit the beach! But before you go, be sure to stop by the Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center and grab some books at our summer beach party! Dance to some surf tunes and be sure to stay for our Beach Reads Book Talk, showcasing summer reads for adults. Whether it’s mystery, suspense, romance, or biography, the Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center Beach Party will offer the best in vacation reads!

 

Cake Off        

When: Saturday, June 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

During Sewell Mill’s Beach Party, make waves with your baking skills! During the duration of the party, patrons will taste and vote on Cake Off entries. The winner will be announced at the end of the party.

Tasting plates and forks will be provided.

Entrants MUST bring a copy of recipe with ALL ingredients to display during the competition.

Warning–do not participate in this program if you or your children have food allergies.  Cakes are baked by participants in their homes and we cannot guarantee an allergy free environment.

 

Arts Databases in GALILEO

When:  Monday, June 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join Sewell Mill Library branch manager Bruce Thompson and enjoy this overview of two art databases that come free with your library card:  Arts of The United States and Europeana, provided through GALILEO.

No registration necessary. Held in the Community Room.

MINICON 2019
Saturday, July 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bring the whole family to celebrate comics and pop culture at Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center’s 2nd Annual MINICON!

You’ll find something for everyone in the family, including: Workshops, Panels, Gaming, Vendors, Cosplay Contest, Children’s Costume Parade, Food, Face Painting, Crafts and MORE!

More information to come.

Interested vendors, please contact Ashley.Miller@cobbcounty.org.

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East Cobb Weekend Events: Sewell Mill Library Mini Con, ‘The Tempest,’ Bradley’s Car Show, Marietta Campmeeting closes and more

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The Sewell Mill Library Mini Con that’s set for Saturday is one of the new facility’s most ambitious events yet.

Sewell Mill Library Mini Con

It’s from 1-6, and like the world-famous Comic-Con International taking place this weekend in San Diego, is a celebration of comics arts and related popular culture.

There will be a Cosplay contest, panels and workshops on the digital arts, local artists and vendors (including the Giga-Bites Café of East Cobb) and food purchases from Good Food Marietta across the street and more.

The activities also include a Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League all day, tabletop games, 3D printing demos and Captain Underpants games.

The full schedule can be found here with links to much of what’s going on.

James Mitchell of the Sewell Mill Library explained the evolution of Mini Con to East Cobb News:

“Mini Con started as an idea from the Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center staff to bring together local community partners including local artist, writers, gamers, podcasters, cosplayers, businesses, and filmmakers into one local event.

“We have tried to create an event that has something for everyone: food, live music, workshops, a costume contest, face painting, board gaming, D&D, and much more. We have been very fortunate to have found so many volunteers in the community to help with the project.

“It is really that community that makes this and other events possible. We are all geeks at heart here at Sewell Mill and look forward to sharing that experience with the public.”

All events are free and open to all ages. The Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center is located at 2051 Lower Roswell Road.

On Friday and Saturday, the work of the Bard comes to Sandy Plains Road, but it will be something of a bittersweet event. William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” is being presented at The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road).

The shows, which start at 7:30 each night, will be the last for the Different Drum Theatrics group. The student-focused outfit is “closing up shop with heavy hearts” due to a lack of participants.

Bradley's Car Show
Classic cars will be on display Sunday at Bradley’s Bar & Grill.

Ticket prices are $12 at the door and $13 if you’re using a credit card.

From 3-7 Sunday, Bradley’s Bar & Grill (4961 Lower Roswell Road, French Quarter Shopping Center) is holding its 2nd annual Car Show. This year, the beneficiary is the Orphan Annie Animal Rescue organization. There will be food, live music, classic cars and games and prizes.

The 181st Marietta Campmeeting is winding down this weekend, with 11 a.m. services Friday-Sunday and 7:30 p.m. services on Friday and Saturday. The Marietta Campground is located at 2300 Roswell Road, and overflow parking is available across the street at East Cobb United Methodist Church. The services are free to all.

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

Whatever you’re doing this weekend, make it a great one! Enjoy!

 

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