# A Team Up of Epic Proportions!
Wear your best cape and cowl (or that really cool bow tie and fez) and join us for a fandom-filled celebration of reading, pop culture and fandom for all ages! Beaches Library Comic Fest returns in 2025 for its 10th annual celebration on Saturday, May 3, from 1 – 4 p.m. This FAN-tastic event is sponsored by Friends of the Beaches Branch Library and organized by your favorite librarians. It features some local cosplayers, gamers, and comic creators from the Beaches community and beyond.
# Heroes Wanted!
We want to celebrate local authors, comic makers, cosplayers, and fandom artists. If you're a creator, a cosplay group, or a nonprofit organization, please reach out via this form to request table space at the event. It's FREE but space is limited.
Please note: Submitting the interest form does not guarantee space at Beaches Library Comic Fest.
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2025.
Some things to keep in mind:
- All artists, helpers, and attendees must follow the Library's Code of Conduct.
- Tables must be staffed by at least one person at all times.
- Any art sold must be original art. Art that is traced, copied, or AI-made will also be asked to be removed from the show.
- This is an all-ages show. Do not openly display any 18+ material or merchandise.
DJ Mario Lambert will be returning to provide a super-sonic soundtrack to your epic Comic Fest adventures! Dr. Andrew Kozlowski will also be bringing the Risograph Printer for another Zine-Making Demo and Hands-On Activity. Of course, we'll have LEGOs, games, fun craft activities, scavenger hunts, and more!
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Find Your Fandom, Find Your Community
Whether you're into anime and manga, Marvel comics or the MCU, the Potterverse books and movies, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Doctor Who, or all of it: You are sure to feel right at home and find community with fellow readers, geeks and gamers!
Want to make sure your fandom is represented? Come dressed in your cosplay best and compete in our costume contest! Or, just wear that graphic tee you're most proud to own! It's a great way to find community and strike up a conversation with people who share your interests!
Get Ready for the Costume Contest
Attention competitors: This year, there will be three age categories: Kids (ages birth to 12), Teens (ages 13 -17) and Adults (18 and older). There will also be a Group category! So, get your costumes ready! We'll award a first, second and third place in each category. Don't forget to register (from 1 to 2:15 p.m.). Judging starts at 2:30 p.m. with prizes awarded at 3:45 p.m.
# Get Free Comics and Manga
At the Library, Every Day Is Free Comic Book Day!
In addition to our massive graphic novel and manga collection at the Library, you have instant and free access to hundreds more titles right on your phone or favorite device! Just visit hoopladigital.com or download the app, and have your library card handy.
Don't have a library card yet? Stop by any of our 21 library locations or sign up online!
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