JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 24, 2017 – The Jacksonville Public Library is again doubling your fandom fun with not one, but two Comic Cons for all ages on May 6. Both events promise to be bigger and better than ever with new performers, activities and things to see such as life-sized TARDIS replicas, courtesy of Hangar 18 Props, at both locations.
It’s also free comic book day at Superhero Beach and Superhero Hive comic stores. Visitors to the Beaches Branch Library event can take free shuttle rides to Superhero Beach comic store to get a free comic. Superhero Hive comic store in Riverside is within walking distance of the Willowbranch Branch Library.
BEACHES BRANCH LIBRARY COMIC CON
WHEN: Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
11:30 a.m. – Fletcher High School band performance in the parking lot
Noon – Special effects demonstrations by Jay Woodley, special effects expert
12:30 p.m. – Last Council Saber Academy presentation and Q&A
1:00 p.m. – Jax Fan Podcast – panel discussion about fandom podcasts
1:30 p.m. – Team trivia contest sponsored by Trivia Nation
2:15 p.m. – Costume parade
2:45 p.m. – Live costume judging and awards
All day – Local graphic artists and authors, TARDIS replica, green screen photo ops, 3-D printing demos, scavenger hunts, storytimes, crafts, food trucks and more. Find out more at ilovejpl.org/comiccon.
WHERE: Beaches Branch Library
600 3rd St., Neptune Beach – 32266
(904) 241-1141
WILLOWBRANCH LIBRARY COMIC CON
WHEN: Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. – Noise Complaint – cosplay tap dance ensemble
1:30 – 3 p.m. – Judged cosplay contest for all ages
All day – Local graphic authors and artists, TARDIS replica, Zombies by Controlled Chaos, DCS Ghostbusters Alliance, Friendly Local Game Store board games, vintage video games, superhero storytimes, indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts and more. A complete list of activities is at ilovejpl.org/comiccon.
WHERE: Willowbranch Library
2875 Park St. – 32205
(904) 381-8490
The program is free and open to the public. The Jacksonville Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to all persons. If you need special accommodations, please call the Beaches Branch Library at 241-1141 or Willowbranch Branch Library at 381-8490 (TTY 630-1999) at least 72 hours prior to the event.
About the Jacksonville Public Library
The mission of the Jacksonville Public Library is to enrich lives, build community and foster success by bringing people, information and ideas together. Last year, more than 3.4 million visits were made to Jacksonville Public Libraries, items were checked out more than 5.7 million times, and over 13,000 programs and services were offered to Duval County residents at the Main Library and 20 branch locations. For more information about the Jacksonville Public Library, call 630-BOOK (2665) or visit jaxpubliclibrary.org.
