# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Academy of Fandom!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Register for sessions here: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/events/upcoming?keywords=academy%20of%20fandom

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics.

We welcome participants to learn about the topic, have fun, and hang out with like-minded people! The presentation will be 30-40 minutes, with plenty of time afterwards for Q&A and discussion.

These programs are for patrons 18 and older. Registration is requested, please. Attendees will receive a special pin-back button at each session, attendees who complete 4 sessions will receive a magnet and attendees who complete all 6 sessions will receive an Academy of Fandom Class of 2026 t-shirt!

Please register for each session you'd like to attend! https://www.wdmlibrary.org/events/upcoming?keywords=academy%20of%20fandom 

6/9/26        From Beeps to Beats: A History of Video Game Music and the Founding of the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra
 
6/16/26        Cosplay: From Origins to Artform — A Beginner’s Guide

6/23/26        Librarians of Fandom

6/30/26        Welcome to the Wasteland: Exploring the World of Fallout

7/14/26        Out of the Margins: Disability Representation in Graphic Novels 

7/28/26        Slay All Day:  A Final Girl Fan Party
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/academy-of-fandom/200030231331242
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, workshops, music, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: West Des Moines Public Library
- **lat**: 41.565822921876
- **long**: -93.759117687008
- **full address**: West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2012, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Academy of Fandom! being held?
  - **A:** Academy of Fandom! takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm at West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2012, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Academy of Fandom!?
  - **A:** Academy of Fandom! is organized by West Des Moines Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Academy of Fandom! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Academy of Fandom! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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