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Free Comic Book Day

Your guide to all things related to CyFair's Free Comic Book Day

ALL DAY EVENTS

FREE COMICS •  LRNC 131

Free comics will be distributed in LRNC 131 from 11AM-3PM while supplies last. We will have comics geared towards adults, teens, and all ages. Limits on comics will be applied dependent on the amount of comics we receive from the distributors. A line will be formed outside of LRNC 131 prior to the event start at 11AM. ****We have received limited numbers of comics and not all titles will be available***

DIY COMIC ART CONTEST • LRNC 131

There will be a DIY Comic Art Contest with 4 age group categories. The comic creation template will be in LRNC 131 from 11AM to 3PM. Comics must be turned in with contact information by Monday, May 8th by 5pm. The winners will be contacted by e-mail or phone by May 20, 2023 to receive information on how to pick up their prizes. Winning comics may be posted on social media with the consent of the creator.

  • Adult (18+) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card
  • Teen (13-17) winner will receive a $15 Amazon gift card
  • Tween (11-12) winner will receive a free comic book
  • Junior (10 and under) winner will receive a free comic book

TABLETOP GAMING • TEEN ROOM

Tabletop Gaming will take place in the Teen Room near the Adult Reference Desk from 11AM-3PM. Games will be geared towards age groups teen or above. Bringing your own tabletop games is also encouraged!

RETRO VIDEO GAMING • LRNC 215

Gamers will not be forgotten! Play Retro Video Games from 11AM-3PM in Room 215 on the second floor. Play games from older generation consoles. There will also be classic Just Dance on our Wii! We encourage gamers to bring their friends along and enjoy the fun!

MINI COSPLAY PHOTOBOOTH • LRNC 131

Snap a selfie in our Cosplay Mini Photo Booth! We'll have a backdrop set up along with a ring light and photo props in LRNC 131 from 11AM-3PM so you can show off your cosplay or just snap a quick shot to show everyone on social media how much fun you're having! Cosplay HIGHLY encouraged, but if you don't you can just tell people that you're cosplaying something very obscure.

DIY COMIC BUTTONS  •  LRNC 131

We provide the materials, you provide your handy dandy handiwork. Make and take home your own fantastic comic themed buttons! It's easy, it's free, and it's cute! What more could you ask for?! Held in LRNC 131 from 11AM-3PM.

PAINT YOUR OWN D&D MINIATURE  • LRNC 131

We provide the materials, you bring your miniature to life. Use our paint and miniatures (bringing your own is good too) to create an awesome character ready for battles and quests! Held in LRNC 131 from 11AM-3PM.

Contests

DIY COMIC ART CONTEST • 11AM-3PM • LRNC 131

There will be a DIY Comic Art Contest with 4 age group categories. The comic creation template will be in LRNC 131 from 11AM to 3PM. Comics must be turned in with contact information by Monday, May 9th by 5pm. The winners will be contacted by e-mail or phone by May 20, 2022 to receive information on how to pick up their prizes. Winning comics may be posted on social media with the consent of the creator.

  • Adult (18+) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card
  • Teen (13-17) winner will receive a $15 Amazon gift card
  • Tween (11-12) winner will receive a free comic book
  • Junior (10 and under) winner will receive a free comic book

COSPLAY CONTEST • 11AM-3PM • LRNC 131

There will be a Cosplay Contest with 4 age group categories. Selfies can be submitted throughout the day at the photo booth! The winners will be contacted by e-mail or phone by May 20, 2022 to receive information on how to pick up their prizes. Winning cosplays may be posted on social media with the consent of the creator.

  • Adult (18+) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card
  • Teen (13-17) winner will receive a $15 Amazon gift card
  • Tween (11-12) winner will receive a free comic book
  • Junior (10 and under) winner will receive a free comic book

For Kids

SUPERHERO STORYTIME • 10:30 AM-11:15 AM • STORYTIME ROOM

Come enjoy superhero stories, songs, and activities with Miss Andrea. Costumes are encouraged!

X-WING HELMET CRAFT • 12PM &1:30 PM • STORYTIME ROOM

Make your own Star Wars X-Wing Helmet with Librarian Leah Stark! This ticketed event is geared towards ages 7-12. There will be two sessions and tickets to this event will be handed out one hour prior to the start time at the Kids Corner Reference desk. Each session is limited to 20 participants. This event will be held in the Kids Corner Storytime Room.

  • Session 1 will run from 12PM-1:00 PM
  • Session 2 will run from 1:30 PM-2:30 PM

DIY SUPERHERO MASKS • 12 PM-3PM • STORYTIME ROOM

Create your own superhero identity! Start by crafting your own superhero mask with our decorations and tools. You'll be the best superhero of them all!!! This event will be held in the Kids Corner Storytime Room.

For Adults & Teens

Comic Trivia • 1PM-2PM • LRNC 131

Love comics and trivia? We have a perfect event for you! Join Librarian Rachel H. for a few rounds comic trivia. It'll start easy but it'll get more and more challenging as we go! Winner gets an teen/adult graphic novel.