MLA/DLACon2025

Learn the basics of D&D and how to start your own Dungeons & Dragons Club from scratch. Hear success stories and gain insights on how to empower teens through D&D. Learn how to get a free educator kit, how to spread the word, how to create a safe and inclusive space for players, how to get started with running your game, and how to empower your teen participants to take ownership and run their own games. In addition, learn how to access free online resources for tabletop roleplaying games that will help you get started and keep your club going. 

We will present the success we’ve had with both Howard County Library’s DIY Education Center and the Enchanted Garden. The programs have enabled us to attract and empower new and different audiences, in many cases, folks that have never attended a library class. Library users who come to take advantage of our practical, hands-on learning opportunities then can also be made aware of all the things we offer, and perhaps take advantage of our more traditional offerings (i.e. books and community space).