Introducing LCPL ComicFest, a day full of excitement, adventure, and all things comic and pop culture!
ComicFest is free to attend and will be held at the Merrillville Branch on Saturday, October 19. We'll have a variety of activities for all ages, including:
Location: Merrillville Branch Library, Lower Level
Date & Time: October 19 2024, 11 AM - 4 PM
Meeting Room A
All Day: Artist Alley & Vendors Square
All Day: Greenscreen Pictures & Photo Ops
2:00: Classic to Current: Explore how long-standing media (Star Trek, Power Rangers, He-Man, and more) have adapted to remain relevant
3:00: Cosplay Contest (Sign up by 2:30!)
Meeting Room B: Video Game Room
11:00-3:00: Open Play
12:00-1:00: Mariokart Tournament
1:30-2:30: Super Smash Bros Tournament
Meeting Room C
11:00-12:30: Open play board gaming
1:00–2:00: Artist Portfolio Reviews
2:00-3:00: Pop Culture Trivia!
Children's Room: Superhero Academy
11:00 - 3:00
Create your own costume, complete challenges, and become the world’s next best hero!
All Lower Level
All Day: Photo Ops!
11:00-2:30: Cosplay Contest Sign Ups
11:00-12:00: Pixel Art Challenge:
12:00–1:00: Kids Cosplay Parade
12:00 – 2:00: Youngling Training:
If you are selected to participate as a vendor, a second form will be forwarded to you for full registration and instruction on how to pay the $10 registration fee.
Due to technical difficulties, if you sent in an application between July 11 and 4:30 PM on July 22, please confirm receipt with us at comicfest@lcplin.org or resubmit your application!