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Featured Events & Programs

CAPE Con - Saturday, August 31, 2024

Characters Belle and Snow White sit with a young library customer during a library program.

A young child wearing a Spiderman hat smiles and makes Spiderman web slinging gestures with their hands in front of a city skyline backdrop at the library.

A caregiver and child dressed as Beauty and the Beast characters make a craft together at the library during the Cape Con event.

A teen holds up the comic they created during a library program.
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Welcome to our 5th annual CAPE (Comics And Pop Culture Extravaganza) Con! 

All ages are invited to the Santori Library on Saturday, August 31 to celebrate comics, cosplay, video games, and a variety of fandoms with programs, meetups, free-play arcade cabinets, character meet & greets, face-painting, and more. From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. there will be themed activities, giveaways, character meet & greets with the League of Enchantment, and more in the Santori Library Atrium. See the full lineup of programs below.

Intro to Cosplay

10 - 10:45 a.m.
Santori Library - 224
Ages: Teens & Adults

Come learn the basics from award-winning foamsmith, sewist, propmaker, and author Maker Fishmeal! They'll explore how all can cosplay & share their love for juicy hidden details and super clean seams.

Superhero Storytime

10 - 10:30 a.m.
Santori Library - 125/126
Ages: 0 - 5

Wear your best costume and fly into a super storytime! For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Pokémon Meetup

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Santori Library - 305
All Ages

Kick off CAPE Con with your fellow Pokémon fans! This meetup will be as electrifying as a Pawmot's Double Shock and more fun than a barrel of Mankeys! Trade cards, battle, enjoy snacks, and more.

Dog Man Read-Along

11 - 11:45 a.m.
Santori Library - 125/126
Ages: 6 - 11

Love Dog Man? Love graphic novels? We're putting this graphic novel on the big screen- Come listen to and/or participate in a hilarious read-along from the popular Dog Man series!

Comics + Health = Graphic Medicine

11 - 11:45 a.m.
Santori Library - 224
Ages: Adults

Many creators have used comics to talk about their physical or mental health experiences. Why are comics a great medium for this topic? Hear from librarians and comics lovers about this subgenre!

Fandom Lounge

12 - 2 p.m.
Santori Library - 305
All Ages

Enjoy a break in the Fandom Lounge in between CAPE Con festivities! This area will offer a place to relax and connect with others over snacks, trivia, and self-directed activities.

Video Game Development

12 - 1:30 p.m.
Santori Library - 218
Ages: Teens

Learn with Ready Set Code! This workshop introduces coding logic, game mechanics, and user interface design, equipping students to create their own games using a wireless single-board computer.

Amazing Face Painting

12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Santori Library - Atrium
All Ages

Celebrate your favorite superhero (or villain!) and have your face painted with a character logo by Zor Zapata during our CAPE Con event. Children of all ages are welcome.

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Open House

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Santori Library - 224
Ages: Teens & Adults

Come paint a miniature to keep, explore a variety of game systems with local Game Masters, browse some one-shot adventures, & more! The golden rule is 'have fun', & may the dice be ever in your favor.

Wings of Fire Read-Along

1 - 1:45 p.m.
Santori Library - 125/126
Ages: Teens

Love dragons? Enjoy graphic novels? We're putting this graphic novel on the big screen- Come listen to and/or participate in a read-along from the popular epic fantasy series, Wings of Fire! ::roars::

Foamsmithing Demo

2 - 3 p.m.
Santori Library - 224
Ages: Teens & Adults

Award-winning cosplayer and propmaker, Maker Fishmeal will demonstrate how to create gorgeous, light-weight foam props for cosplay.

Anime Meetup

2 - 3:30 p.m.
Santori Library - 305
Ages: Teens & Adults

::cue theme music:: Meet other fans, talk about your favorite manga and anime, show off your cosplay, and more!

Dance Party with Bluey

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Santori Library - 125/126
Ages: 0 - 5

Meet and join a dance party with Bluey as part of our CAPE Con event! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Cosplay Fashion Show

3:30 - 4 p.m.
Santori Library - Atrium
All Ages

Show off your favorite Star Trek uniform, Sailor Moon suit, Spiderman costume, or whatever your favorite look- It's your time to shine! See and celebrate some amazing costumes & meet other cosplayers.

Yeetee Station
Ready Set Code
The League of Enchantment