Celebrate all that is comics – comic books, comic strips, graphic novels, and more! Check out comics from special displays of our collections, enter drawings, and attend one of our great scheduled events!
MANGA FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Come to a fun and informative program January 6 at 6:30 p.m. about manga, or Japanese comics. Learn how it is uniquely drawn, its popular storylines, and what’s available at the library.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS 101
Not just escapades and guys in capes, graphic novels and comics are growing in popularity with readers of all ages. Join a crash course January 8 at 7 p.m. on everything from The Avengers to Y: The Last Man and all that’s in between!
SUPERHEROES & PATRIOTS: COMIC BOOK PROPAGANDA UNVEILED
On January 9 at 7 p.m., Learn how superheroes have commented on and even shaped public opinion and policies. Often dismissed as kid stuff, comics are and have been more influential and reflective of culture and society than given credit for. As blockbusters from the likes of Marvel and DC hit theatres, what messages are the new crop of superheroes promoting? Are you savvy enough to spot them?
SUPERHERO MAKE-AND-TAKE CRAFTS
Stop by the Children’s Department anytime January 11 to celebrate comics and superheroes and make super hero cards and super hero pops!
MAKE YOUR OWN MINI-COMIC
Have you ever thought about writing and drawing your own comic book? Here’s your shot! Join us at 1 p.m. January 11 for an all-ages workshop.
COSPLAY CONTEST
Whether you fancy yourself as Wonder Woman, Katniss, the Doctor, or Finn from Adventure Time, we want to see what you’ve got January 11 at 2:30 p.m.! Put on your best cosplay duds, and win some cool prizes.