MoComCon, an all day, all ages event celebrating all things comics, graphic novels, and fandoms, is returning to MoCo on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Germantown Library. (19840 Century Blvd., Germantown, MD 20874) with an inclement weather date to be determined.
Lead-up Events (calendar of events) and a Schedule of Events is coming soon. The MoComCon 2024 Art and Essay contests also return as part of the celebration of all things comics, graphic novels, and fandoms! Both contests opened on November 1st and close at 5pm on Friday, December 8, 2023. Learn More and Enter the Contests.
Cosplay Contest: Is cosplay or dressing up more your style? Our Cosplay contest is for you! Cosplay contest is open to ages 13-adult on the day of MoComCon, Saturday, January 20, 2024. Entry forms will be accepted at Black Rock Center for the Arts (adjacent to Germantown Library) starting at 1:30pm on Saturday, January 20. No electronic submissions. Lineup is at 3:15pm. Limited to the first 20 entries in each age group. Parent/guardian signature required for ages 17 and under. Please note that we will start the Cosplay Contest with a non-judged parade for the first 30 kids 12 and under who sign up.Cosplay Contest Form (PDF).
Graphic Novel Booklists: Suggested graphic novels and nonfiction for:
Event Policies: Attendees must adhere to all MCPL Guidelines Governing the Use of Public Libraries and Guidelines for Behavior.
Featured photo courtesy of Montgomery County Public Libraries. More information here.
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