Zombie Apocalypse Survival

A Beginner’s Guide to Zombie Apocalypse Survival!

Zombie enthusiasts among teens ages 13 - 17 are invited to learn how they can prepare for the zombie apocalypse during the series, “A Beginner’s Guide to Zombie Apocalypse Survival” throughout the fall at various Indianapolis Public Library locations.

The series will include an art workshop, movie showing, popular author appearance and other programs that promote this popular cultural theme. Programs in the “A Beginner’s Guide to Zombie Apocalypse Survival” series include:

“Create a Zombie Caricature”

To survive the attack, teens first need to know how to identify a zombie. Artists from Art With a Heart guide

teens through the steps of identifying and drawing the unique features of the walking dead. Participants will

leave with their very own zombie caricature drawing. Registration is required.

“Zombie Apocalypse Food Preparation”

Many teens may find yourselves barricaded from the zombie onslaught in

abandoned shopping centers for weeks at a time. Expert chefs from Your Gourmet

Girlfriends will teach how to make delicious snacks to keep them energized as

they hold off the hoard. Participants will receive tasty samples of everything they

create. Registration is required.

“The Hunger Games” Movie Showing

The Hunger Games is a veritable how-to guide on surviving apocalyptic

circumstances. Teens are invited to watch a showing of this film to steal survival

tips and tricks from the ultimate survivor, Katniss Everdeen. Select branches will

also host a Hunger Games costume contest!

“Dance the Thriller”                     

To escape a shuffling zombie, teens need to know how to dance away in style.

They will exercise tjeor dance moves with expert character cosplayers, And

Sewing is Half the Battle. Participants will learn the choreography to Michael

Jackson’s Thriller. Registration is required.

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Mike Mullin, author of

“Ashfall,” will discuss the

writing process and sign books

at various Library locations.

October Special Events

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“Zombie Stage Makeup”

In order to escape the walking dead, teens may have to blend into the crowd. Teaching artists from the Indiana

Repertory Theatre show how to camouflage oneself as a zombie by applying stage makeup. In this 90-minute

session, participants use stage makeup products to create a basic zombie face that includes death-like highlights

and shadowing, the effects of decaying flesh, and stage blood. All supplies will be provided, however it is

advised that participants bring a black eye pencil if you can. Registration is required.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The stage makeup used in this workshop is manufactured by Ben Nye and Mehron, two

of the leading stage makeup companies. Participants will also use latex products. If participants have any skin

allergies or sensitivities, use caution. Participants may consider applying makeup to a friend. Makeup

ingredients may be found at http:// www.mehron.com

visit www.indypl.org .