Comic Con
What is Comic Con?
Comic Con celebrates the vibrant universe of pop culture — from comics and graphic novels to movies, gaming, anime, collectibles, and the creative communities that bring these worlds to life.
Bringing Comic Con to the Guelph Public Library
Our one‑day Comic Con event aims to create an inclusive, accessible celebration where fans of all ages can explore their interests, support local artists and vendors, and take part in hands‑on activities that spark creativity and connection.
This year’s event takes place on July 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring local vendor displays on both the main floor and children’s section at the Main Library.
Come dressed in your most creative costume and join our cosplay contest for a chance to show off your character‑building skills.
Vendors at Comic Con
What’s on at Comic Con: July 18
Comic Con
Jul 18th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meet comic book writers and illustrators, play games, take photos with costumed heroes and browse community vendor booths. Don't miss this…
Comic Con: Video Game Challenge
Jul 18th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Level up your Comic Con experience at our Video Game Challenge! Have a fun and friendly competition in this…
Comic Con: Glitter Tattoo Studio
Jul 18th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Add a touch of shine to your Comic Con look at our Glitter Tattoo Studio - a fun, drop-in experience where your favourite fandoms…
Comic Con: Cosplay Contest
Jul 18th | 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meet other local cosplayers and have fun at this contest. Sign up now to compete in our Cosplay Contest! This all-ages competition will be…
Staff picks for your next fandom
Top Graphic Novels
Get in the mood for Comic Con with this curated list of the most popular graphic novels at our library!
Top Manga Series
Get ready for Comic Con by diving into a new manga series with these top‑borrowed series from our library.
May the 4th be with you
Star Wars books and more for adults who enjoy sharp storytelling, behind‑the‑scenes secrets, and the occasional questionable scoundrel.
Read, Create, Watch!
Digital comics and graphic novels on Hoopla
Read your favourite comic books and graphic novels using Hoopla! Available for online or offline reading.
Creativebug
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of high-quality art and craft classes for all skill levels.
Anime on Kanopy
Experience the joy of anime! Available on the free streaming service, Kanopy, with your Guelph Public Library card.
Upcoming pop culture events
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