We’re officially one week away from MALCon 2026, and the excitement at Milton Library is building fast! Our homegrown Milton-Area Library Convention returns on Saturday, April 11, bringing the energy of major fan conventions like DragonCon, MomoCon, and AWA right into the heart of our community.
This is one of the largest events held at the Milton Library each year, and you do not want to miss the excitement and surprises we have in store.
Below is a breakdown of the fantastic programming we have lined up.
Panels
10:30am–11:15am: Improv vs. Pre-Scripted Adventures: Mastering the Art of Dungeon Mastering
11:30am–12:15pm: Publishing 101: Navigating Self-Publishing and Commercial Publishing
11:30am–12:15pm: Sage Advice: Q&A and Roleplaying Game Insights
12:30pm–1:15pm: Character-Driven vs. Plot-Driven
12:30pm–1:15pm: Board Game Design 101: From Concept to Creation
1:30pm–2:15pm: Crafting a Compelling World: Balancing Depth and Story Flow
2:30pm–3:15pm: Getting Started in DIY Cosplay: Tips from the Pros
3:30pm–4:15pm: Mental Health and Disabilities in Cosplay: Challenges and Triumphs
Workshop and Special Events
10:30am–11:15am: Writer’s Workshop 100 with Alex White
10:30am–5:00pm: Paint and Take
11:30am–3:30pm: ASIFA-South Stop Motion Animation
1:30pm-4:30pm: MALCon 2026 Special Event: Goblin’s Corner Presents “Chaos Box”
4:30pm-5:30pm: Ritterkunst: Medieval Martial Arts Demo
Role Playing Demos (3-Hour Duration)
10:30am–1:30pm: Dungeons and Dragons 5e
10:30am–1:30pm: Castles & Crusades
2:00pm–5:00pm: Dungeons and Dragons 5e
Attending Professionals
Cattzs, Isabelle Hardesty, Jessi Ann York , Karen Gonzalez , Sarah Madsen, Thomas Hraynyk, WesTheDragon, Elizabeth Beckley, Judy Black, Alex White, Gina Gallois, Marshall J. Moore, Eric Holden & Matt Staples (Goblin’s Corner), Jeanix, Mondo Davis, Jason Kochis, Jenn Lyons, Eric - Spider00x, Amir S Hamer, & Sarah J. Sover
Attending Groups
ASIFA-South & Ritterkunst Fechtschule
Special Vendors
Gromidez, Sylvia Draws, EJS Creations, Lactose Studios, & Zaneta
Food Vendor
Vanilla Crepes
Sponsors
Peace Love and Pizza (Milton)
Friends of Milton Library
Reaper Miniatures
Atomic Mass Games
IDH Alliance Dunkin
With just one week to go, now is the perfect time to mark your calendars, plan your schedule, and get ready to celebrate creativity, fandom, and community with us. Whether you’re a returning fan or joining us for the first time, MALCon 2026 promises to be an unforgettable experience.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Milton Library on April 11 for an incredible day of adventure and inspiration!
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