SFL: First Annual Comic Convention, GloCon

Sawyer Free Library is excited to host its first annual Comic-con.

The Sawyer Free Library’s first-ever Comic-Con will be on Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 2 Dale Avenue in Gloucester, MA.

GloCon 2022 is a free, all-ages event celebrating comics, graphic novels as art, literature and pop culture that will bring together fans, young and old, and creators for a jam-packed day of special guests, workshops, live programs, games, photo ops, and more! Celebrating the library's graphic novel and comicbook collections, costumes are encouraged! 

Registration only for workshops required.

Schedule of Events:

• Make Your Own Comics! - (ages 7-13, all ages) The workshop is run by Cathy G. Johnson, Providence-based writer and artist of the graphic novel "The Breakaways." 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cathy G. Johnson - author/artist of The Breakaways, Gorgeous and Jeremiah.

Register here for her workshop

*Please wear a mask for this program

• Storytime: We Dig Worms - (young children) Young children and their families can enjoy a fun science-filled story time with Kevin McCloskey - author/illustrator of the Giggle & Learn Series for Toon Books, science comics for young readers.

• Fun with Mark Parisi - Recommended for grades 2-7, but all-ages will enjoy this fun event with "Marty Pants" author Mark Parisi - Gloucester's own syndicated cartoonist Off The Mark, author of Marty Pants series. Find cartoons, live drawing, writing and drawing tips and an author Q & A. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
   
• Create Comics with Art Haven - (all ages) Create your own comic book with the creative team from the local non-profit Art Haven. 10 to 11:30 a.m.
   
• Lightsaber Training - (all ages) Dabble in the Dark Side or learn how to fight it with the 501st Legion! 1 to 3 p.m.

• Your Story Matters - Explore storytelling through writing and drawing exercises with Leela Corman, the Providence-based, award-winning artist, cartoonist, and author of the graphic novel "Unterzakhn." This program is best for teens and adults. 2 p.m.

Registration is required for the individual workshops.

To register or for more event information, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-325-5500.