MoComCon 2019 Is Coming!

Outline of Montgomery County in blue under the words MoComCon 2019Join us January 19*, at Silver Spring Library for MoComCon,  MCPL's annual comic-con! The con has been a time to showcase local professional and amateur talent and celebrate comics, superheroes, fantasy, science fiction, gaming, and more. There's something for all ages, from preschoolers to senior adults.

This year brings back some favorites from the previous year and offers new presentations and activities. It's small by con standards, but packed with things to do and see, from the first storytime at 10 AM until the costume contest ends at 4 PM. MoComCon will be busy, noisy, fun, and free!

A cosplayer dressed as Chewbacca with two people in Mandalorian armor
Before the con officially starts at noon, we'll offer two superhero storytimes for little kids. One at 10 AM and 10:45 AM.

If you enjoy wearing costumes, get to the library early to register for the cosplay contest. Registration starts at 11 AM. Remember to read the guidelines and start putting together your costume!

Sign-ups start at 11 AM for one of two "Speedy Escape Room" experiences. One is Harry Potter-themed for ages 8-13. The other is Game of Thrones-themed for ages 14 and up. Have fun solving the clues with friends or family members!

Author and book reviewer Don Sakers is giving a science fiction and fantasy writing workshop for teens and adults again this year, this time in a larger room to accommodate more aspiring authors. Can't make it to see Don at MoComCon on January 19th? He's is also doing a writing workshop for teens and adults before the con at Olney Library on Wednesday, January 9 at 6 PM.

More cosplayers including one dressed as Miraculous Ladybug
Cosplay contestants from MoComCon 2018
Teen and adult comics artists and writers can attend Comic Publishing 101 to learn about the industry from a multi-talented insider, C. Edward Sellner of Visionary Comics.

FutureMakers will be back with another techno-craft. This time they are bringing special 3D equipment. Kids and teens can learn a little about thermoforming and create their own 3D robot face.

Do you enjoy gaming? Test your skills with other players at Mario Kart for WiiU, or put on an Oculus Rift and show off your moves in the virtual-reality game Beat Saber.

The con will also include live music! A string quartet from the Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra will play popular video game songs.
A decorated box labeled Gotham City Jail.
"Jail" for completed "Find the Villain"
contest entries.

Fans of all ages can go through scrap pages of superhero, comics, manga, and other characters to find just the right one for making a custom button. Staff is on hand to operate the button-making machines.

We've also added scavenger hunts: a Find the Villains contest for kids, and an Instagram Scavenger Hunt for teens and adults.

All this plus quick and easy crafts, exhibitors ranging from comics creators to gamers to costumers, a display of winners of the MoComCon Art Contest, and our traditional finale, the Cosplay Contest. Check out the complete MoComCon schedule.

So Avengers Assemble! Come to a galaxy far, far away, explore new worlds and new civilizations! Or just hang out...

*Scheduling events in January can be tricky weather-wise. If we have to cancel due to poor weather, the back-up date is February 2.

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