CRRL-Con

Join Us for the 11th Comic Book Convention at the Library 🦸

Cosplay, vendors, giveaways, comedy show, activities, and more. For all ages!

When: Saturday, April 12, 12-4pm
Where: Howell Branch

See below for related events, reading recommendations, and more fun.

Do you want to be a vendor at CRRL-Con? Fill out this interest form!

Attention Comic Book Artists! Submissions Accepted April 1-30

Submit 1-2 original pieces of artwork of your choice to be considered for the CRRL-Con Art Show, happening at Salem Church Branch during May.

Comic and/or Graphic Novel art
Manga
Digital Art
Cosplay Photography

The submission form will be posted on this page on April 1st. Original interpretations only; no copies.

CRRL-Con Related Events for All Ages🦸

Attend a cosplay workshop or take your growing reader to our Costume Day special!

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Cosplay Workshops, part of a series

Mar 8th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Howell Branch

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Design and create your dream cosplay! Each class stands alone. Attend one or all. Presented by cosplayer and cosplay judge, Bucky.

Grow a Reader Special: Costume Day, part of a series

Mar 28th | 10:00am - 10:30am

Salem Church Branch

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Dress up as your favorite character! Stories, songs and activities. All ages with a caregiver.

Staff Recommendations

My Librarian: Back to (Magic) School!

Gear up for back-to-school season with these middle grade and young adult books featuring magical schools.

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Visions of Middle-earth: The Life of J.R.R. Tolkien

Tolkien’s service in World War I and his time at Oxford left deep marks on his tales of Middle-earth.

John

Adventures in Old Japan

Fiction about Japan's medieval era and Edo Period! (With some nonfiction and streaming video as well)

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Years of the Shōgun: Japan’s Medieval Era

Discover Japan's medieval history as well as novels set during this legendary period of shōguns, daimyos, and samurai.

John

My Librarian: Back to (Magic) School!

Gear up for back-to-school season with these middle grade and young adult books featuring magical schools.

CRRL_ErikaF

Visions of Middle-earth: The Life of J.R.R. Tolkien

Tolkien’s service in World War I and his time at Oxford left deep marks on his tales of Middle-earth.

John

Adventures in Old Japan

Fiction about Japan's medieval era and Edo Period! (With some nonfiction and streaming video as well)

CRRLAdults

Years of the Shōgun: Japan’s Medieval Era

Discover Japan's medieval history as well as novels set during this legendary period of shōguns, daimyos, and samurai.

John

More Ways to Celebrate CRRL-Con🦸

Star Wars Activities

Online Trivia

Video Games Unplugged

Take a break from the electronics, and bring your favorite games to life with these crafts!

Free Online Comics

Grand Comics Database: 850,000 comic book cover images from many countries. Searchable.
Digital Comic Museum: Golden Age comics in the public domain.
Image Comics: Read first issues from Image comics.
Dark Horse Comics: Read selected issues online: Alter Nation, Battlestar Galactica, Elf Quest, and more.
Europe Comics: European graphic novels and comics.
Comic Book Plus: Read and download Golden and Silver Age comic books and a growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction.
Library of Congress Webcomics Archive: Webcomics selected include award-winning comics as well as webcomics that have significance in the field, including work by artists and subjects not traditionally represented in mainstream comics. The content of these websites is captured as it was originally produced and may include content that is not suitable for all ages.
Manga 101: Learn some of the terms, check out the recommended websites, and save the titles for later!
VIZ Media:Read free Shonen Jump manga chapters.
Webtoons: An open platform where creators can publish their comics and connect with millions of readers around the world.

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Attention Comic Book Artists! Submissions Accepted April 1-30

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