Hillsboro Library to host annual Comic Con June 15

The Hillsboro Library’s annual comic con is set for Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and includes over 20 different activities for patrons of all ages.

This year’s comic con is our biggest, nerdiest yet. Whether you’re into superheroes, Star Wars, anime or Harry Potter, we have fun activities planned that will be right up your alley.

Several activities will have the chance to win prizes. In addition to four scavenger hunts, two personality quizzes, an interactive “spy” mission, three different crafts and superhero bingo, the day’s roster also includes four special scheduled events.

First, at 11 a.m., the library invites patrons to a “Comic and Collectible Roadshow.”

We are very excited to have local antique dealer Chris Fuller here to provide ballpark values of comics or related collectibles. This is our version of “Antiques Roadshow.”

This event may specifically appeal to parents, though anyone is invited to bring a collectible. Our hope is that, if you have some comic you found in the attic or an action figure from childhood, you can bring it with you and get an idea of what it might be worth.

Patrons who want to participate are encouraged to call the library ahead of time and sign up with the item they are planning to bring. Patrons can call (937) 393-3114 to register their item for this program.

In addition, local artist William Roller will be teaching a how-to draw panel at noon. He is absolutely wonderful with the patrons. We have him here every year, and each time, everybody — kids, teens, and adults — have fun drawing along with him.

Then, at 1 p.m., young patrons are invited to meet the “American Hero,” whom they will recognize from popular superhero movies. Kids will go through some superhero training and then be able to take pictures.

The day will end at 2 p.m. with a costume contest. First- and second-place prizes will be awarded in four categories (kid, youth, teen and adult). The costumes are always amazing. We can’t wait to see this year’s creativity.

We can’t wait to comic-ify the library. One of our very talented, artistic librarians even made a dragon that will fly above our anime corner. This is always a fun activity, and this year, we’ve pulled out all the stops to make it the best comic con yet.

For more information on this or other programs, call (937) 393-3114, visit www.highlandco.org or search “Highland County District Library of Ohio” on Facebook.

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