We're a little late to the party, but the New York Public Library is hosting a special series of events for manga and anime fans all week long. Dubbed the Otaku Take Over, it's a series of after-school events running until March 6th...
Monday, March 1, 4 PM: Gaming event (board and video games)
Tuesday, March 2, 4 PM: Teen Panel, moderated by Barry Lyga
Wednesday, March 3, 4 PM: Professional Panel with special guests Barry Lyga and Raina Telgemeier. Followed by a Career Festival – find out how people made their passion into an occupation!
Wednesday, March 3, 5:30 PM: Teen Central teams up with our Gay-Straight Alliance. Yaoi and yuri discussion.
Thursday, March 4, 4 PM: Gaming event (board and video games)
Friday, March 5, 3 PM: Art Workshop with Jolene Siana
Friday, March 5, 4 PM: Drawing Workshop with Misako Rocks!
Saturday, March 6, 3 PM: Martial Arts demonstration
The events take place in the Community Room of the NYPL's Grand Central Library. For more details, visit...
www.nypl.org/events/programs/2010/03/01/otaku-takeover