Join us for A family-friendly
comic & pop culture convention!
Experience an unforgettable day, packed with special guest authors, exciting games, and captivating cosplay! Dive into contests, unleash your creativity with crafts, embark on a fun-filled scavenger hunt, attend engaging panels, and indulge in delicious bites from our fantastic food trucks!
For a look at last year's excitement, check out our 2024 LibraryCon page!
Featured Authors
Kwame Mbalia is a husband, father, writer, bestselling author, and former pharmaceutical metrologist (in that order). He is the author of the bestselling "Tristan Strong" series, the first of which was awarded a Coretta Scott King Author Honor. Kwame co-authored "Last Gate of The Emperor" with Prince Joel Makonnen and edited the #1 New York Times bestselling anthology "Black Boy Joy." He is also a publisher with Freedom Fire, his imprint with Disney Books.
Kwame's newest middle-grade adventure and Freedom Fighter title, "Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek," just released in October 2024. A Howard University graduate and a Midwesterner now in North Carolina, he survives on dad jokes and Cheez-Its.
Scott Reintgen, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of sci-fi and fantasy, began his career as an English and Creative Writing teacher. Best known for the "Nyxia" trilogy, "A Door in the Dark," and "The Last Dragon on Mars," Scott hopes to encourage a future full of diverse writers, believing every student deserves to see themselves, vibrant and victorious, and on the page. His next book, "The Rise of Neptune" — the sequel to "Last Dragon" — releases October 7.
Scott currently lives in North Carolina with his wife Katie and their three wild children, and you can find him working in coffee shops, speaking in schools, or teaching online.
cosplay contest
Strike a pose, strut your stuff, and bring your favorite characters to life as you compete for glory (and prizes!) at our epic Cosplay Contest! To participate, preregister online or pick up an entry form at the Teen Department during LibraryCon. All cosplay must comply with our Cosplay Rules and Guidelines.
Time | Age Group |
|---|---|
11:30–11:45 a.m. | Children (Ages 0–9) |
12:15–12:45 p.m. | Tween (Ages 10–13) |
4:45–5:15 p.m. | Teen (Ages 11–17) |
5:15–5:30 p.m. | Adult (Ages 18+) |
Prizes |
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First Place: $50 Amazon Gift Card |
Second Place: $25 Amazon Gift Card |
Third Place: $10 Amazon Gift Card |
Panels
J-Fashion: Gyal Gala is a creative girl group whose main focus is to educate and introduce new genres of niche fashion while exhibiting unique forms of art in our community.
Pokémon Card-Collecting 101: This introductory guide to the wide world of Pokémon cards will help you learn how to start collecting, spot fake cards, get tips for trading with other collectors, and more.
One Piece: A Mirror of Our World:* "One Piece" isn't just a laid-back story about pirates searching for the ultimate treasure. Set sail on an adventure to uncover similarities between our world and the world of "One Piece."
*Contains discussions about war, genocide, racism, violence, and slavery.
Scheduled Programs
TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
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11:30–11:45 a.m. | Kids Cosplay | Reference |
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Panel: J-Fashion | Moore Room |
12:15–12:45 p.m. | Tween Cosplay | Reference |
1–2 p.m. | Scott Reintgen | Moore Room |
2:30–3:30 p.m. | Kwame Mbalia | Moore Room |
3:30–4 p.m. | Panel: Pokémon TCG Collecting | Moore Room |
4:15–4:45 p.m. | Panel: One Piece & World Themes | Moore Room |
4:45–5:15 p.m. | Teen Cosplay | Reference |
5:15–5:30 p.m. | Adult Cosplay | Reference |
5:30–6 p.m. | Call for Prize Winners | Activities Area |
Don't forget to check out our outside area for more fun and food trucks!
Vendors
- The Book Keepers
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HollyKnots
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Judi Cousar’s Crochet Designs
The Liberty Book Company will provide books to purchase for our author panels. You can also pre-order titles by visiting The Liberty Book Company's Facebook page or call (803) 327-9028.
Sponsors
YCL would also like to thank the following LibraryCon special guests:
Charlotte Gaymers • Gyal Gala • Nerd.0
