Events › MALCon 2026

We’re excited to welcome back MALCon (Milton-Area Library Convention) on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM—a celebration of fandoms, creativity, and community!

Since its debut, MALCon has evolved into one of our most highly anticipated events, attracting fans and creators from across the region. This year promises an even more dynamic experience!

Enjoy a full day of panels, workshops, demos, fan tables, and interactive activities for all ages, featuring authors, artists, and content creators from throughout the Greater Metro Atlanta area. The entire library will be transformed into a vibrant hub of imagination and fun.

Food and vendor tables will be available all day, so come ready to explore and connect!

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–11:15am: Awesome Opossum Stories with Gina Gallois (ages 0-5)

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: Castles & Crusades

10:30am–1:30pm: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4e

2:00pm–5:00pm: Dungeons and Dragons 5e

2:00pm–5:00pm: GURPS 4e

Attending Professionals
Cattzs - Cosplayer

Isabelle Hardesty - Author

Jessi Ann York - Author

Karen Gonzalez - Cosplayer

Sarah Madsen - Author

Thomas Hraynyk - Author

WesTheDragon - Cosplayer

Elizabeth Beckley - Miniature Painter

Judy Black - RPG Content Creator

Alex White - Author

Gina Westbeld Gallois - Author

Marshall J. Moore - Author

Eric Holden & Matt Staples - RPG Content Creators & RPG Podcasters

Jeanix - Cosplayer

Mondo Davis - Board Game Designer

Jason Kochis - Manga Creator

Jenn Lyons - Author

Eric - Spider00x - RPG Content Creator

Amir S Hamer - Comic Creator

Sarah J. Sover - Author

Attending Groups

ASIFA-South

Ritterkunst Fechtschule

Special Vendors:

Gromidez

Sylvia Draws

EJS Creations

Lactose Studios

Zaneta