Montgomery County Public Libraries To Host First Comic Convention

From MCPL: This event is open and accessible to all, including seasoned comic conventioneers, novices, and the curious of all ages. The event will include a variety of panels, workshops, programs, displays, exhibitors and cosplay opportunities — all free of charge. Events include:

• Dalek Drawbots with FutureMakers for children;
• Comic Drawing with William Jones for children and teens;
• Comic Critiques with Megan Lavey-Heaton for teens and adults;
• Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy and Getting Published with Don Sakers;
• Panels: Diversity in Comics and Graphic Novels, Gaming and Society and The Creative Process; and
• Cosplay contest with prizes for children, teens, and adults. Cosplay is a costume event where participants dress in character.

No weapons, including replica and costume pieces, will be allowed inside of the event.

More details about the event, including workshop schedules and rules and the cosplay contest guidelines, will be posted on the MoComCon website: http://montgomerycountymd.gov/library/programs/mocomcon/. Registration for specific MoComCon activities and the cosplay contest will begin on-site at the Silver Spring branch at 11 a.m. MCPL branches will host themed lead-up events throughout January. A complete list of lead-up events can be found on MCPL’s Calendar of Events: Explore the Calendar of Events.

To request a sign language interpreter or other deaf/hard of hearing services for library-sponsored programs, email MCPL.DeafAccess@montgomerycountymd.gov, preferably with three business days’ notice.
To request other accommodations, or for more information about the program contact Virtual Services at 240-777-0027 or Lennea.bower@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Image courtesy of MCPL