Join us for a full day of pop culture excitement from the comfort of your couch. We’ll have games, crafts, contests & more for ALL AGES and all for free. Comic Con is back and this time we’re going VIRTUAL! We’ll have live events from 9am-6pm so drop in to programs that interest you.
Registration for programs begins on March 1. See the events we have scheduled and join us for one or all of them! It’s best to register for the general Comic Con event so that you have the link to all general activities like trivia, escape rooms and games.
Kid Con!
Pop Culture fun made just for kiddos 10 and under!
- 9am: Pony Dance Party
- 9:30am: Superhero Story time
- 10am: Superhero crafts
- 10:30am: Minecraft Crafts
- 11am: Super Mario Crafts
- 11:30am: Fairytale Story Time
Trivia
Live and On Demand Trivia events happening throughout the day. Prizes awarded to winners!
On Demand trivia launches at the time listed for each theme and is open until 5pm
- 10am: Anime
- 12pm: Mandalorian
- 2pm: My Little Pony
- 4pm: Harry Potter
LIVE! Trivia is hosted live via Kahoot
- 11am: Nerd Basics 101
- 1pm: Super Nerd
- 3pm: Disney
- 5pm: Girl Power
Panels
- Panel: Making Comics 101 with Karmada Arts at 12 p.m.
Are you interested in getting started in making your own comics but not sure where to start? Then this seminar is for you! Join Karmada (from Karmada Arts) and learn about the basics! Register here. - Panel: 3D printing and Geek Culture at 1 p.m.
Interested in 3D printing? Join Erin, our resident 3D printing librarian, and Geeky Faye Art as they talk about printing all things nerdy and even enhancing cosplay with 3D prints. Register here. - Panel: A Celebration of Animation at 2 p.m.
Award-winning author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin hosts this fun, nostalgic and enlightening presentation about the best cartoon characters ever. Register here. - Panel: Who’s Worthy? at 4 p.m.
Think Thor is the only one who can lift Mjölnir? WRONG. In this panel we’ll talk about not only who can lift “Thor’s Hammer” but why! Register here. - Panel: Beyond D&D: the ABCs of RPG at 5 p.m.
CRPG, MMORPG, LARP…what does it all mean?! This panel will shed some light on some of D&D’s less well known role-play relatives. Register here.
Workshops
Join us for live workshops where you can learn tips and tricks about making your best art!
- 3pm: Their legs are HOW long?! Lessons in proportions with Karmada Arts
- 4pm: Digital Art Demo with Désha Stewart
Crafts
Live craft sessions with Pop Culture themes. Register by Sun., March 14 to guarantee kit availability. Select your preferred CMPL pickup location when registering; kit pickup will be available according to the following schedule:
- Mon., March 15 at the North Branch between 11am-7pm
- Tues., March 16 South Branch between 11am-7pm
- Wed., March 17 Main Library between 11am-7pm
Any kits not picked up will become available for first come first serve at the Main Library on Fri., March 19. Email us with any questions!
- 11:30am: Star Wars Book Folding
- 1pm: Pikachu Watercolor Tutorial
- 2pm: Super Mario Mushroom String Art
- 3pm: Yoda Paint & Pour
- 4pm: Batman Logo Quilling
- 5pm: Pop Culture Character Diamond Sticker Painting
Tabletop Game Room
Drop in any time from 12pm-5pm to join us for live virtual tabletop gaming, learn new games, or chat with fans of tabletop games!
Virtual Arcade
Open from 12pm-6pm for live video games, learn new games, or chat with other gamers, or compete in mini challenges!
Escape Rooms
Live virtual escape rooms full of fun puzzles and surprises. You’ll have 30 minutes to use CMPLCC Staff for help and hints, but after that, you’re on your own! Can you escape?!
- 12pm: DC Superheroes
- 2pm: Ghostbusters
- 4pm: Stranger Things
