{"id":63626,"date":"2026-04-06T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=63626"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:30:00","slug":"dice-dragons-big-smiles-stewiacke-library-boost-from-dicefell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=63626","title":{"rendered":"Dice, Dragons, and big smiles: Stewiacke Library gets a boost from Dicefell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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STEWIACKE:<\/strong> What started as a simple social media post turned into an unforgettable day of generosity, imagination, and community spirit at the Stewiacke Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the team behind Dicefell Tournament, the library\u2019s young Dungeons & Dragons players were treated to an incredible donation of tabletop gaming supplies\u2014everything from dice and damage counters to a full tabletop dungeon setup, campaign materials, and even a Star Trek-themed role-playing game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brandi Harvey of the Stewiacke Library said the impact was immediate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe had The Dicefell Tournament in, and they set the kids up with more than we could have imagined,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHonestly, there was so much, I can\u2019t even name it all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The donation came after Harvey spotted a giveaway post online and helped bring the opportunity to the local group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With no dedicated funding available for the library\u2019s D&D program, the contribution couldn\u2019t have come at a better time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis was such a huge boost for the kids,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the supplies, the day was also about recognizing the young leaders helping grow the game locally. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Rebecca Melanson and Mike Melanson of Shubenacadie were highlighted for their efforts teaching younger players and helping run the games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rebecca\u2019s reaction captured the excitement of the moment: \u201cI\u2019m internally screaming!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both were described as grateful and eager to use the new materials\u2014not just for their own campaigns, but to share with another D&D group they\u2019re involved with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Representatives from Dicefell, Daniel and Melanie, spoke about their mission to keep tabletop gaming accessible to everyone. Their goal is simple: remove barriers so more young people can experience the creativity, teamwork, and fun that comes with games like Dungeons & Dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Library staff and leadership were also on hand for the special visit, including CEO Jeff Mercer, along with Manager Denise and Assistant Manager Sharmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Harvey, the day was a perfect example of what can happen when community connections come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s amazing what can happen when people share a common goal,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is going to make a real difference for these kids.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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