Since the 2016 premiere of the Netflix series Stranger Things, the interest in Dungeons and Dragons has been at a 30-year high. Role Playing Games (RPGs) like D&D are a natural fit for library programming. They support literacy goals through innovative, collaborative storytelling and world building. RPGs encourage reluctant readers to use their creative imagination and critical thinking skills to solve problems. They also provide a space for older kids and teens to interact in a low stake environment and develop empathy for diverse perspectives as they step into the shoes of a character different from themselves. If you've wanted to host a Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) campaign at your library but feel intimidated by the role of Dungeon Master (DM), fear not! In this workshop, you'll learn the basic tools needed to create a campaign, strategies for your role as DM, receive tips for marketing your program, and get a taste of Game Zero, where players build their characters.
