MALCon 2026 at Milton Library: Schedule Live!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of MALCon (Milton-Area Library Convention)—our homegrown celebration of fandoms, creativity, and community! Inspired by beloved events like DragonCon, MomoCon, and AWA, MALCon brings the spirit of fan conventions to the heart of Milton and the setting of the Milton Library.

After a fantastic turnout at our inaugural event in 2019 and a record-breaking revival in 2025 with nearly 900 people stepping through the doors, we’re building something even bigger for MALCon 2026, happening on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 5:45 PM. The entire library will transform into a vibrant hub of panels, workshops, demos, fan and vendor tables, and interactive activities for all ages.

Schedule is now Live!

With a couple more surprises to come!

Panels

10:30am–11:15am: Improv vs. Pre-Scripted Adventures: Mastering the Art of Dungeon Mastering, opens a new window

11:30am–12:15pm: Publishing 101: Navigating Self-Publishing and Commercial Publishing, opens a new window

11:30am–12:15pm: Sage Advice: Q&A and Roleplaying Game Insights, opens a new window

12:30pm–1:15pm: Character-Driven vs. Plot-Driven, opens a new window

12:30pm–1:15pm: Board Game Design 101: From Concept to Creation, opens a new window

1:30pm–2:15pm: Crafting a Compelling World: Balancing Depth and Story Flow, opens a new window

2:30pm–3:15pm: Getting Started in DIY Cosplay: Tips from the Pros, opens a new window

3:30pm–4:15pm: Mental Health and Disabilities in Cosplay: Challenges and Triumphs, opens a new window

Workshop and Special Events

10:30am–11:15am: Writer’s Workshop 100 with Alex White, opens a new window

10:30am–5:00pm: Paint and Take, opens a new window

11:30am–3:30pm: ASIFA-South Stop Motion Animation, opens a new window

1:30pm-4:30pm: MALCon 2026 Special Event: Goblin’s Corner Presents “Chaos Box”, opens a new window

4:30pm-5:30pm: Ritterkunst: Medieval Martial Arts Demo, opens a new window

Role Playing Demos (3-Hour Duration)

10:30am–1:30pm: Castles & Crusades, opens a new window

10:30am–1:30pm: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4e, opens a new window

2:00pm–5:00pm: Dungeons and Dragons 5e, opens a new window

2:00pm–5:00pm: GURPS 4e, opens a new window

Additional Guest Added:

Sarah J. Sover

Sarah J. Sover, fantasy author of the comedic Double-Crossing the Bridge and the contemporary Fractured Fae series, is also co-editor of the upcoming anthology Disruptive Intent, which focuses on subversive elements in speculative fiction. Her short fiction appears in anthologies, and she’s a contributor to both Dan Koboldt’s Putting the Fact in Fantasy and to Writer’s Digest Magazine.