BPL Comic Fest
Speakers, Cosplayers, Performers, Activities & Vendors
Saturday, September 19
10:00am - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch
Main FloorHere we go! Superheroes of all shapes and capes are returning to the Downtown Library. Celebrate Batman Day with us!
Join the Library for a free, family-friendly event that showcases comic and pop culture in Barrie with local vendors, cosplayers, artists and more.
Visit our BPL Comic Fest webpage for a schedule of featured presenters, workshops, cosplayer character visits, vendors and more.


12:00pm - 1:00pm - Big B Comics Q&A with Chip Zdarsky
Chip Zdarsky is a comic book creator residing on Vancouver Island. For almost 14 years he worked at the National Post newspaper as a columnist and illustrator under the name Steve Murray before making the jump to comics. Since that time he’s worked on numerous titles for DC and Marvel, such as Daredevil, Batman, and now Captain America. He’s also the illustrator and co-creator of the award-winning comic Sex Criminals with Matt Fraction, soon to be a streaming show on Amazon Prime.
Vendors & Cosplayers
See a list of vendors and cosplayers on the BPL Comic Fest webpage.
OPEN - Online applications for cosplayers BPL Comic Fest webpage.
Applications for vendors have closed.
Schedule

*= All ages
Visit our BPL Comic Fest webpage for the most current schedule.
Questions? Please call 705-728-1010 or email askus@barrielibrary.ca
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AGE GROUP: | Under 5 | Teens | School-Aged Kids | Families | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes, Reading, & Literacy | Special Events | Kidzone | Crafts, Games & Fun | Authors |
TAGS: | Culture Days |
Downtown Branch
Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.
