LexiCon 2019
Event
September 21, 2019
Gallery Show
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Schedule of Events on September 21, 2019
12:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Things happening all day:
Artist Corner
Raffles and contests for prizes from the secret Library Prize Vault
Kid’s Fun – crafts
Photo booth
Scavenger hunt
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Cosplay Contest Registration
Come dressed as your favorite movie, t.v. show, anime, or comic book character and participate in our cosplay contest! Age categories include ages 10 and under, ages 11-17 and 18 and up. Please review the rules for the cosplay contest before deciding to compete.
Register for the cosplay contest now!
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Jason Fry Author Talk
Jason Fry is the author of The Last Jedi novelization, as well as many other Star Wars books. He’ll be chatting with us in person about his writing process and what it’s like to be able to work with the Star Wars license. He’ll also have a table in the lobby selling signed copies of his book and answering any lingering questions you may have. Check out the many books he has in our library collection!
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Cosplay Craft Workshop
Create a cat ear headband to use in your next cosplay costume or for just hanging around the house. If cat ears aren’t your thing, other types of ears will be available. Supplies are limited, so first come first served, the day of LexiCon!
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Star Wars Trivia
Think you know a lot about Star Wars? Well, it’s time to prove it! Test your knowledge of a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away by participating in trivia for a chance to win a ticket to the Library Prize Vault! This drop-in drop-out style of game is sure to be fun for the whole family.
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Skype Interview with Lev Grossman
Lev Grossman, the author of The Magicians trilogy which inspired the hit Syfy channel show of the same name, will be digitally joining us for an exclusive interview! See Lev Grossman’s books in our catalog.
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Cosplay 101
Interested about learning about how to get into cosplaying without breaking your budget? Join Jazmine Cosplay and other expert cosplayers to learn about what cosplay is and how to start making cool costumes of your favorite characters!
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Cosplay Q & A
Do you have any specific questions about cosplaying that you’ll like to have answered? Also, if you come wearing a costume our panel of expert cosplayers will offer critiques and tips to help take your cosplaying game to the next level!
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: All Fandom Trivia
Think you know a thing or two about geek culture? Test your comic and geeky film knowledge by participating in trivia for a chance to win a ticket to the Library Prize Vault! This drop-in drop-out style of game is sure to be fun for the whole family.
1:45 – 2:30 p.m.: Super Hero Training Academy
Fun for the kiddos and the young at heart! Participate in a series of obstacles designed to test your superhero abilities. Do you think you have what it takes?
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Cosplay Contest
Come dressed as your favorite movie, t.v. show, anime, or comic book character and participate in our cosplay contest! Age categories include ages 10 and under, ages 11-17 and 18 and up. Please review the rules for the cosplay contest before deciding to compete. For those that want to get ahead of the game, online registration will begin September 7.