comic book conventions at libraries bob cassinelli gail borden public library

COMIC BOOK

CONVENTIONS

AT LIBRARIES

Bob CassinelliGail Borden Public Library

Your local comics shop

Who is your audience?

• This is a program for the entire family – don’t limit your expectations to only children

• Expand your activities to appeal to all ages

Things to consider• Guest artists & writers• Prizes for costumes• Cosplayers• Vendors• Door prizes• Goodie bags• Movies/rest area• Trivia wheel• Face painting• Pokemon / Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments• Comic book swap meet• Panels

Guest artists & writers – the backbone of your convention

Prizes for costumes – it’s not a contest

Cosplayers – Superheroes at your service!

Vendors connect the event to your community

Door prizes / goodie bags – everybody wins!

Movies / rest area

• Providing a rest area can extend visitors’ participation

• Take every opportunity to keep visitors engaged– Arrange a rest area (café, tables & chairs, etc.)– Play movies/DVDs/cartoons to keep with the

theme, and keep the energy going

What’s your comics IQ?

Facepainting – need I say more?

Pokemon / Yu-Gi-Oh!...Do cards and comics mix?

Comic book swap meet

Panel discussions – good luck getting these guys…

Advertising your convention

Get the word out for free!

• Facebook• Geek Calendar• Comic Book Resources• Comic Vine• Upcoming Cons• Convention Scene• The Oaklee Family Guide

Convention set-up – consider traffic flow

Info your artists, writers, and volunteers need to know

• What time is load-in?• When does the convention floor open &

close?• Location of restrooms• Lunch options• Bottled water• Where to park

Any questions

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