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A Roll of the Dice: Starting a D&D Program at Your Library

  • Friday, October 24, 2025
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Room F

Bring Dungeons & Dragons to your library and unlock an epic teen program! Learn how to start, what gameplay looks like, and key resources for success. From dice rolling to world-building, this class will guide you in creating an engaging D&D experience teens will love.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what Dungeons & Dragons is and how it supports literacy, creativity, and community 
  • Building in a library setting. 
  • Learn the basic tools and techniques for running a D&D session, including gameplay mechanics, player roles, and session planning. 
  • Discover practical strategies and resources for launching, promoting, and sustaining a successful teen D&D program at your library.

Presenters:

Matthew Dieckman is the Assistant Branch Manager at Acacia Library in Sunnyslope, where he has served in various roles during his nearly 10 years with the Phoenix Public Library system. A passionate advocate for teen engagement, Matthew has supervised teen volunteers, led workforce readiness classes, and brought creativity to storytimes and outreach. As a lifelong storyteller and Dungeon Master, he launched a successful Dungeons & Dragons program at his library, using gameplay to foster literacy, collaboration, and community. He believes libraries are natural homes for imagination—and that D&D is one of the best tools to bring it to life.


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