ReadCon returns September 26, 2015. Sponsored by the High Plains Library District (HPLD), ReadCon is an annual celebration of reading and literacy featuring author talks, writing workshops, cosplay, activities, crafts and beer. Think Woodstock in a world run by quirky librarians. This is HPLD’s third annual ReadCon, and we promise it will be anything but a quiet affair.There will be no shushing here.
HPLD hosts a full day event on September 26th at the Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone with an array of speakers, programs and events including:
* Hot New Books for Fall & Winter. 2 pm. Dozens of exciting new books scheduled for release in the coming months,and the library has combed the announcements, catalogs, and reviews to find the best. Join us to hear about the best new books for all ages and interests!
• 5 Things You Must Know to Write for Magazines. 2 pm. To increase your chances of finding success as a freelance writer, there are five key strategies you must use. This workshop covers each strategy, providing you with innovative ways to gain insight into a publication and help you understand the process of magazine writing. Kerrie Flanagan is a freelance writer, instructor, publisher, author and Director of Northern Colorado Writers.
• The Best of 2015 So Far. 1 pm. Join the discussion of our favorite books published so far this year.
For a complete list of programs and events at ReadCon, visit ReadCon.us.
So what’s the point of ReadCon? Simple. Aficionados of every conceivable hobby enjoy gathering together to celebrate their passion with like-minded others. From its conception in 2013, ReadCon has been a convention style event to celebrate one of the most universal and established hobbies of all — reading! This free-to-attend event is geared to enthusiastic readers and writers, to explore new genres, refine their skills, indulge in bookcentric events… and basically just geek out over reading!
Librarians know that the first step in literacy is learning that there is something valuable in books; something for every person individually. Reading is for everybody, and it’s okay to get excited about it. More than okay, it’s awesome! Come experience the awesomeness of reading. That’s what ReadCon is all about.