PEW-PEW! May the Fandom Be with You
Calling all Wookie and Chewbacca fans, along with R2D2, Jabba and others. Get out your lightsabers because you are invited to have fun at this year's Mandel Fan Fest, a celebration of “All Things Fandom.” This mega event is for all ages, including adults.
Mandel Fan Fest
- When: Saturday, May 24, 2025, from noon to 4:30 p.m.
- Where: Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach.
Whether you’re a comic book enthusiast, an anime devotee, a role-playing game fanatic, or any other type of fan, this is the place for you. It's like a one-day mini convention. Cosplay is welcome, and a selfie station will be available to capture your best look.
For more information, call 561-868-7701 or visit this website.
So, if you're a fan of pop culture, including gaming, fantasy, comic books, super heroes, dragons or anime, check out more activities for different age groups at the library.
Also read our story about how PBC libraries “seed” knowledge and list of locations.

Image by Nguy?n Thành Nghi?p from Pixabay
SCHEDULE
- Fan Fest Jr. in KidSpace, noon-2 p.m.
- Grab & Go Book Giveaway: Guide to the World of Fairies, in KidSpace, all day, for 7-12 year-olds.
- Mandel Fan Fest 2025, multiple locations, noon-4 p.m.
- Fandom Film and Feast, in TeenSource, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
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Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
411 Clematis St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-868-7700