Libcon 2024
July 31, 2024
Come geek out with us at the Library’s ultimate pop culture convention! Inspired by large national conventions, LibCon provides a more affordable, local, and accessible option for those unable to attend bigger events.
CONTACT: Charlotte Burrows, Public Services Division Manager, cburrows@tolibrary.org; 805-381-7338
Alexandra South, Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs,
asouth@toaks.gov; 805-449-2120
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 31, 2024- Come geek out with us at the Library’s ultimate pop culture convention! Inspired by large national conventions, LibCon provides a more affordable, local, and accessible option for those unable to attend bigger events. Explore the exciting array of events at LibCon, showcasing an artist alley, cosplay masquerade, video game tournament, food trucks, and much more. Including author talks and book signings featuring renowned authors Kazu Kibuishi and Aiden Thomas!
LibCon will be held on Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday, August 11, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Pre-register for the event to get exclusive updates and an opportunity to win a special LibCon pin! Free tote bags and lanyards will be available to attendees while supplies last. Learn more at www.tolibrary.org/libconThe following is a list of Libcon events happening on August 10 and August 11:
Saturday, August 10:
Badge Ribbons
Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Throughout the Library
Win unique and colorful badge ribbons by participating in programs and completing activities. Add the ribbons to your LibCon badge to show off your fan-tastic feats!
Don't Just Stand ThereScavenger Hunt
Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Throughout the Library
Discover all the cool corners of LibCon as you look for cardboard cutouts of your favorite characters! Complete the search to earn a special badge ribbon and the chance to win a $20 Book Sale Gift Card from the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.
Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area
Walk down an alley of local Artists selling goods related to geek culture! Things for sale include prints, buttons, key chains, comics, and more! Some artists will be offering free portfolio reviews.
Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • GRB Mural Area
Stop by some of our local business and organization booths for giveaways and more! Participating organizations can be found on our Exhibitors page.
Saturday, August 10 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Kazu Kibuishi is the writer and artist of the New York Times BestsellingAmuletgraphic novel series.
Saturday, August 10 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Learn the basics steps of how to build your own Gundam model. Participants will get to take home one Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam model kit, a par of hobby nippers, and a Gundam marker. For ages 11+. Registration required.
Painting TTRPG Miniatures
Saturday, August 10 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Try your hand at painting tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) miniatures! Choose from 17 designs of heroes and monsters.
Food Trucks
Saturday, August 10 • 11:30 am – 2:00 pm • GRB Library Parking Lot
Stop by our visiting food trucks to purchase lunch or a tasty treat before diving back into the con! Saturday, we will have Okamoto and Kona Ice available, and Sunday will feature Kona Ice, Cinnabon, and Mister Softee.
Kazu Kibuishi Book Signing
Saturday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • GRB Mural Area
Directly after the author talk, Kazu Kibuishi will be available to sign books. Books can either be brought from home or purchased at the Friends of the Library Table.
501st Legion
Saturday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Throughout the Library
The 501st Legion is an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars by creating and using quality costumes that portray the villainous, morally ambiguous, or non-partisan characters from the Star Wars universe.
Anime Lounge
Saturday, August 10 • 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Take a break from the crowds to relax and watch some anime.Open to all ages with parental consent. A list of anime titles, their US ratings, and scheduled times will be displayed outside the room.
Saturday, August 10 • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Come with your team of 2-5 to compete in the ultimate geek trivia showdown for a chance to win a $50 Target gift card! Registration required.
Inkarnate Map Building Demo
Saturday, August 10 • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Join us for a demo on how to build a fantasy map online using Inkarnate!
Cosplay MasqueRave
Saturday, August 10 • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Half dance party, half fashion show—come dance your heart out and showcase your cosplay skills! The audience will vote for the best cosplayer of the afternoon, who will win a $100 gift card prize.
Sunday, August 11:
Badge Ribbons
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm –4:00 pm•Throughout the Library
Win unique and colorful badge ribbons by participating in programs and completing activities. Add the ribbons to your LibCon badge to show off your fan-tastic feats!
Don't Just Stand ThereScavenger Hunt
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm•Throughout the Library
Discover all the cool corners of LibCon as you look for cardboard cutouts of your favorite characters! Complete the search to earn a special badge ribbon and the chance to win a $20 Book Sale Gift Card from the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm –4:00 pm•GRB Recent Returns Area
Walk down an alley of local Artists selling goods related to geek culture! Things for sale include prints, buttons, key chains, comics, and more! Some artists will be offering free portfolio reviews.
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm•GRB Mural Area
Stop by some of our local business and organization booths for giveaways and more! Participating organizations can be found on our Exhibitors page.
Food Trucks
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm•GRB Library Parking Lot
Stop by our visiting food trucks to purchase lunch or a tasty treat before diving back into the con! Saturday, we will have Okamoto and Kona Ice available, and Sunday will feature Kona Ice, Cinnabon, and Mister Softee.
501st Legion
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Throughout the Library
The 501st Legion is an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars by creating and using quality costumes that portray the villainous, morally ambiguous, or non-partisan characters from the Star Wars universe.
Lego Free Play
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Children's Program Room
Attendees of all ages are welcome to come join us and show off their building skills! Large and small Lego blocks will be available.
Virtual Reality
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Check out Oculus Go and Oculus Quest. You can also try 10-minute sessions at the library to explore new worlds.
LibCon Lounge
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Head to the LibCon Lounge for casual drawing activities, board games, and video games. Create your own comics or drawings, play games with friends, or hang out and read.
Anime Lounge
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Take a break from the crowds to relax and watch some anime. Open to all ages with parental consent. A list of anime titles, their US ratings, and scheduled times will be displayed outside the room.
Sunday, August 11 • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Aiden Thomas is the author of the New York Times bestselling bookCemetery Boys.
Aiden Thomas Book Signing
Sunday, August 11 • 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm • GRB Mural Area
Directly after the author talk, Aiden Thomas will be available to sign books. Books can either be brought from home or purchased at the Friends of the Library Table.
Button Making
Sunday, August 11 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Create buttons out of graphic novel and book pages.
Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament
Sunday, August 11 • 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Competitors will face each other in one-on-one matches in an elimination style tournament to determine the top 3 players. Registration required. For ages 13+. Free play open to all ages with parental consent.
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