Free ‘MoComCon’ Comic Convention Coming to Public Libraries as Virtual and In-Person Event on Saturday, Jan. 15

Montgomery County Public Libraries will host its sixth free comic convention, “MoComCon,” on Saturday, Jan. 15. MoComCon 2022 events will be both virtual and in-person at a new location, the Germantown Library. Comic lovers of all ages will be able to find things they like as the event celebrates comics, graphic novels and fandoms.

The Germantown Library is located at 19840 Century Blvd. in Germantown. Doors to the library will open at 10 a.m. on the day of the event.

The schedule of events for Jan. 15 include:

• Superhero Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Virtual.
• Toy Design: From Screen to Shelf. Noon. In-person and virtual.
• Gaming Trivia, 1:15 p.m. In-person and virtual.
• Board Games: The Creative Process, 2:30 p.m. In-person and virtual.
• Cosplay Contests, 3:30 p.m. In-person.
• Life-size Candyland, Noon. In-person.
• Oculus Rift, Noon. In-person.
• Games Unbound, Noon. In-person.

To request sign language interpretation or other deaf/hard of hearing services for library-sponsored programs, email MCPL.DeafAccess@montgomerycountymd.gov, preferably with three business days’ notice, or submit a request online. To request other accommodations, contact a local library.

For more information on the event, go to MoComCon website. Additional information also is available by contacting Dana Alsup at  dana.alsup@montgomerycountymd.gov.