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COMIC BOOK
CONVENTIONS
AT LIBRARIES
Bob CassinelliGail Borden Public Library
Your local comics shop
Who is your audience?
• This is a program for the entire family – don’t limit your expectations to only children
• Expand your activities to appeal to all ages
Things to consider• Guest artists & writers• Prizes for costumes• Cosplayers• Vendors• Door prizes• Goodie bags• Movies/rest area• Trivia wheel• Face painting• Pokemon / Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments• Comic book swap meet• Panels
Guest artists & writers – the backbone of your convention
Prizes for costumes – it’s not a contest
Cosplayers – Superheroes at your service!
Vendors connect the event to your community
Door prizes / goodie bags – everybody wins!
Movies / rest area
• Providing a rest area can extend visitors’ participation
• Take every opportunity to keep visitors engaged– Arrange a rest area (café, tables & chairs, etc.)– Play movies/DVDs/cartoons to keep with the
theme, and keep the energy going
What’s your comics IQ?
Facepainting – need I say more?
Pokemon / Yu-Gi-Oh!...Do cards and comics mix?
Comic book swap meet
Panel discussions – good luck getting these guys…
Advertising your convention
Get the word out for free!
• Facebook• Geek Calendar• Comic Book Resources• Comic Vine• Upcoming Cons• Convention Scene• The Oaklee Family Guide
Convention set-up – consider traffic flow
Info your artists, writers, and volunteers need to know
• What time is load-in?• When does the convention floor open &
close?• Location of restrooms• Lunch options• Bottled water• Where to park
Any questions
?