Third Annual CosmicCon Lands at the Leon County Public Library

 

Third Annual CosmicCon Lands at the Leon County Public Library

 

WHO:	Leon County Government
WHAT:	Third Annual CosmicCon
WHEN:	August 14 - 21
WHERE:	In-person and virtual events  LeonCountyLibrary.org/CosmicCon

 

Join Leon County from August 14 to 21 for the third annual CosmicCon, a week-long celebration of comic books, graphic novels, gaming, sci-fi, artwork, and pop culture, at the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library. Free in-person or virtual events, including trivia, gaming, meet ups, and discussions featuring local artists, will relate to this year’s theme, “Close Encounters of the Third CosmicCon.” 

 

In addition to events, citizens can submit their best pet cosplay photos for a chance to win prizes, and themed grab-and-go swag bags with fun and engaging crafts and activities for all ages will be available at all Library locations starting August 14. 

 

Our out-of-this-world CosmicCon programming includes: 

• Saturday, August 14 at 11 a.m., “Library Lecture Series: Drawing with Whimsy and Magic” – Kick off CosmicCon with a look inside the whimsical world of local illustrator Elizabeth Lampman Davis during this in-person discussion. The lecture will include a demonstration of her creative process from first sketch to final image. Citizens can also attend the lecture live via Zoom.
• Monday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m., “How to Create a Mini Comic with Nathan Archer” – Learn the ins and outs of comic book creation from local artist Nathan Archer as you write, draw, and produce your very own mini comic during this virtual program.
• Thursday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m., “You Can’t Believe Your Eyes with the National MagLab” – Enjoy optical illusions and hands-on experiments during this virtual program with the National MagLab.
• Saturday, August 21 at 11 a.m., “Monsters and Magic: Card Illustration with Christopher Burdett” – Hear from local artist Christopher Burdett about creating monsters for Magic the Gathering and how this expanded his career. This virtual event will be followed by a Q&A session. 

For a complete list of programming and to register for an event, visit LeonCountyLibrary.org/CosmicCon. 

 

For more information, contact Michelle Ray, Learning & Workforce Services Manager, at (850) 606-2665 / RayM@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.