Epic Super Smash Bros battles. Stunning cosplay. Legendary Dungeons and Dragons games. 40+ tablers with art of all shapes, sizes, and styles. Board games for registered play and walk/drop-in play.
This is JAX POP CON - and it's free!
Get ready with your favorite cosplay outfit, grab your favorite set of dice, and start your next adventure downtown at the Main Library! You're invited to an all-new event inspired by library comic cons of the past, but with a little twist. It's a celebration of all the books, comics, video games, TV shows, and movies you love with cosplay contests, one-shot D&D sessions, video game tournaments and so much more! For a full schedule please click here.
Please be aware of Library policy, specifically the Code of Conduct.
Some specific instructions while attending the event:
- Follow all policies, venue rules, and staff directions.
- No running, jumping, throwing, or other unsafe actions.
- Support each other in maintaining a safe environment.
- Report concerns to Library staff or Security right away.
- Don’t harass other attendees, staff, or vendors.
- Respect everyone's physical and social boundaries and their personal property.
- Everyone should observe common sense rules for behavior, personal interaction, courtesy, and respect. Harassing or offensive behavior will not be tolerated.
The following are prohibited from the Library:
- Drones, helium balloons, and other airborne objects or devices.
- Skateboards, roller skates, non-mobility scooters.
- Pets, with the sole exception of service animals. Emotional support animals are not permitted.
- Smoking and vaping are prohibited, as well as alcohol and any illicit substances.
- There are no flyers, posters, or show billing of any kind to be placed or left in or around any of the Library grounds.
Security
The Library security team provides security and may include off-duty law enforcement personnel, security guards and staff. All security personnel serve to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone. Please show them the respect they deserve. Failure to comply with the directives issued by uniformed security and/ or library staff may result in immediate expulsion.
Costumes and Weapons
- Costumes, cosplays, and general attire must provide the same level of body coverage expected under Code of Conduct.
- Footwear is required at all times.
- Costumes should not impede the movement of yourself or others around you. They must fit through a standard American doorway.
- Costumes should not have any functional sharp edges or points that could be a risk to yourself or others.
- Costumes may not include smoke, odors, or fog, Words, images, or symbols conveying racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise prejudiced or bigoted messages or sentiments. Obscene or offensive language or images, including uncensored profanities and inappropriate for all ages content.
- Costumes should not represent or incorporate the iconography, uniform, or appearance of persons or objects associated with prejudice or bigotry (e.g. Nazi imagery).
- 20th and 21st-century uniforms may not be worn as costumes. These include any uniform that can be construed as a military uniform from any country or a uniform worn in an official capacity, such as security guard, police officer, deputy, fire marshal, paramedic, etc. Active duty military personnel are permitted to wear their government-issued uniforms.
- Costumes and cosplays should not incorporate audio or bright lighting elements as they can become disruptive to nearby attendees or events.
Weapons and Props
Costumes and cosplays cannot include historical or modern weapons or items that could be confused for them. This includes (but is not limited to): self-defense equipment like pepper spray or tasers; recreational weapons like Airsoft, paintball, water, cap, or BB guns; sharp-edged tools like knives or scissors; or martial-arts weaponry including wooden practice weapons.
- Fantasy or sci-fi/futuristic weapons are allowed so long as they do not resemble actual historical or modern weapons and are handled with respect for other attendees' safety and personal space.
- No live steel or weapons that can fire projectiles.
- Weapons and props must not exceed the height of a standard American doorway.
- Any weapon or prop that makes noise must be able to be turned off and must not be excessively loud.
- Questionable items can be brought to the Information Desk in the Lobby during operating hours to be checked for compliance with this policy.
- Library Staff or security personnel may inspect any item or costume or request that an attendee remove a mask at any time during the event. Failure to comply with these policies and/or the instructions of Library Staff or security personnel may result in immediate removal from the event.
- If you have any questions about these policies, please contact Event staff before the event or visit the Information Desk during operating hours.
- Items cannot be stored in event spaces. If found, items may be moved or discarded.
