Join us for an exciting day of pop culture at the Bosler Memorial Library! FREE attendance. FREE programs!

PROGRAMMING

10:15 am to 10:45 am - Preschool Storytime: There’s a Superhero in Your Book
Preschoolers, ages 3 to 6, are invited to join us for this great story and to decorate their own cape and mask with stickers. No registration required.
Location: Youth Services Program Room
Ages: 3 to 6 years

10:30 am to 11:30 am - Wandcraft 101
Calling all witches and wizards! Craft your very own wand at the Library in this workshop. We will provide the wands, clay, and paint for you to make the wand your own. Registration is requested. Limited to 15 participants.
Location: Children’s Learning Garden Program Room
Ages: Teens and Adults

10:30 am to 11:30 am - Hobbit Door Hangers
Bring the shire to your home! Craft your own mini Hobbit Door to hang and display. Attendees can come anytime during the program to complete the craft. Registration is requested. Limited to 15 participants.
Location: Meeting Room C
Ages: Teens and Adults

11:00 am to 11:15 am - Padawan Training
Kids ages 3 to 12 are invited to learn the ways of the Jedi! No registration required.
Location: Meeting Rooms A & B
Ages: 3 to 12 years

11:45 am to 12:15 pm - Superhero Keychains
Select and paint your favorite superhero emblem keychain! Registration is required for this program, during registration you will select which keychain you would like to pain. Registration is required. Limited to 15 participants.
Location: Children’s Learning Garden Program Room
Ages: Teens and Adults

12:00 pm to 12:15 pm - Fight 101
Learn how to wield a lightsaber from the Central PA Jedi Sith Alliance! No registration required.
Location: Meeting Rooms A & B
Ages: 13+

12:30 pm to 1:00 pm - Cosplay Contest
Showcase your cosplay! We will have three categories for you to participate in, kids, beginner, and advanced. First and second of each category will win LoveBucks! Hosted and judged by Masterclass Award Winning Cosplayer Emma Kaye! Registration required to participate.
Location: Meeting Rooms A & B
Ages: All Ages

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm - How to Navigate the Indie Publishing Industry and Set Yourself Up for Success
Join local author K Iwancio and she speaks about the publishing industry. No registration required.
Location: Meeting Room A
Ages: Adults

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm - Social Justice Superheroes: Alex Ross, Paul Dini, and the Justice League vs. Real World Problems
Beginning in 1998, writer Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series) and artist Alex Ross (Marvels, Kingdom Come) collaborated on a series of graphic novels that would become known collectively as The World's Greatest Super-Heroes. In these stories, Ross and Dini tasked the Justice League with tackling humanity's most intractable problems, such as world hunger, systemic injustice, and instilling hope in the terminally ill. How would these heroes step up to these challenges? Are their abilities at all applicable to these global struggles? How would humans, as individuals and as groups, respond to this direct intervention into their lives? John Arminio (Comix Connection) will discuss how these heroes address the obstacles of our real world and, even when they fall short, demonstrate how empathy and compassion can lead us to a brighter future, even if the challenges of being human will never fully leave us. He will also discuss how Ross and Dini were uniquely suited to this type of story and what sets The World's Greatest Super-Heroes apart from other "super-heroes in the real world" comics like Watchmen or Invincible."
Location: Meeting Room B
Ages: Adults

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm - Craft the Starship Enterprise
Build your very own USS Enterprise using everyday materials! Attendees can come anytime during the program to complete the craft. Registration is requested. Limited to 15 participants.
Location: Meeting Room C
Ages: Teens and Adults

1:45 pm to 2:15 pm - Superhero Keychains
Select and paint your favorite superhero emblem keychain! Registration is required for this program, during registration you will select which keychain you would like to pain.
Location: Youth Services Program Room
Ages: Kids

1:45 pm to 2:45 pm - Cut, Fold, Exterminate!
Join us for this exciting Dr. Who paper craft where you can cut out and fold your own TARDIS or Dalek! Attendees can come anytime during the program to complete the craft. Registration is requested. Limited to 20 participants.
Location: Children’s Learning Garden
Ages: Adults (Kids allowed with adult supervision)

2:45 pm to 3:45 pm - Cosplay Workshop - Adding Distress to your Cosplay
Join Master Class Award Winning Cosplayer Emma Kaye and learn about different types of distress you can incorporate into your cosplay, such as battle damage on armor. No registration required.
Location: Meeting Room A
Ages: All Ages

3:15 pm to 3:45 pm: Preschool Storytime: There’s an Alien in Your Book
Preschoolers, ages 3 to 6, are invited to join us for this great story and to create your own alien antenna!
Location: Youth Services Program Room
Ages: 3 to 6 years

FAMILY ACTIVITY CENTER

Face Painting
11:00 am until 2:00 pm
Join "Fun Face Paint" in the Youth Services Department! Face painting is available for children up to 12 years old.

Activity Tables
11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Join us in the Youth Services Department where kids of all ages can complete these crafts at our activity stations! Available while supplies last.
- Create your own sparkle fairy
- Collage your own dinosaur
- Make a paper bag shark puppet
- Paint a dragon's eye rock

Kryptonite Counting Contest
11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Guess how many pieces of Kryptonite are in the jar! Open to children ages 3 to 12 only. the person who guesses the closest will win a stuffed Krypto! If multiple people tie for closest guess, winner will be randomly selected amongst those entrants.

Cryptids Scavenger Hunt
10:00 am until 3:45 pm
Kids, ages 5 to 12, are invited to venture around the Youth Services Department to find various cryptids! Turn in your scavenger hunt sheet and you will be entered into a prize drawing! Three winners will be selected to win a stuffed animal cryptid (Sasquatch, Lock Ness Monster, Mothman)!
- We will also have cryptid coloring books available while supplies last.
- Learn more about cryptids at our special display in the Youth Services Department.

Photo-Ops
10:00 am until 3:45 pm
Venture around the Youth Services Department and take your photo in our special cardboard cutouts! We have an astronaut, T-Rex, and a shark head!

Spooky Saturday
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Bosler is thrilled to participate in Spooky Saturday! Children can visit the Youth Services Department to pick out a small non-edible treat. Many of our Comic Con vendor may also have special treats for visitors!

CRAFTS, GAMES, AND ACTIVITIES

Henna Art
10:00 am to 1:00 pm - and- 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join "Henna by Hephzibah" at the Library! Available for teens and adults (ages 13+).

Potions 101
10:00 am until 3:45 pm
Are you feeling witchy or wizard like? Would you like to attend Potions class at the Library? Visit the Potions 101 table to create your color-changing potion and bottle it to take home with you! Parental supervision is recommended for young children.

Pixar-Tastistic Potato Portraits
10:00 am until 3:4 5pm
Create your own Potato Head character! Grab one of our small, non-edible, potatoes and add your favorite facial features.

Find Your Fandom
10:00 am until 3:45 pm
What direction is your favorite fandom location? Create a custom signpost that points to these locations.

Pokémon Bookmarks
10:00 am until 3:45 pm
Pick your favorite Pokémon and build your own bookmark!

Wednesday Windows
10:00 am until 3:45 pm
Cutout and assemble your own spiderweb window!

Green Screen Photo Booth
10:00 am until 3:45 pm
Transport yourself to your favorite fandom location! Take your photo at our photo booth and upload your very own background! We will also have special props you can use in your photos. 

Roll for Loot
10:00 am until 3:45 pm
Roll a giant d20 and win special prizes depending on your roll! Attendees can only play once, but you might be able to give yourself advantage!

Pick Your Side
10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Do you think Jar Jar Binks should have been in Star Wars or not? Could Jack have fit on that door at the end of Titanic? Are these easy questions for you? Well then, you’re ready for some tougher ones! Visit the circulation desk, look at some popular fan arguments, and then take a colored jelly bracelet to show off your side!

Zelda Scavenger Hunt
10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Venture around the library to find artifacts from the land of Hyrule! Turn in your scavenger hunt sheet and earn a goody bag!

FOR TEENS

Button Making
10:00 am until 3:45 pm
Create a pin-back button! We will have a button press available as well as some designs, but you can also create your own! Available for ages 13 - 17.

Dungeons and Dragons Scavenger Hunt
10:00 am until 4:00 pm
"Hunt" down a list of monsters hidden throughout the Teen Room. Once all the monsters have been found, return your completed wanted list for a small prize.

Pokémon Terrariums
10:00 am until 3:45 pm
Create your own Pokémon habitat! We will have an assortment of materials available for you to create your own Pokémon terrarium, including a limited variety of mini Pokémon figures.

Special Guests And Vendors

Jason Seaux
Seaux is an independent comic artist who's worked for God-Awful Comics, Paranoia Comics and Wam Comics, to name a few. His 'Invisible" comic book had him featured on numerous news channels. His attention to detail combined with his story telling is a can't miss for comic lovers of every stripe!

Emma Kaye Cosplay
Emma Kaye Cosplay is a Master Class award winning Cosplayer and Creator. She has been published in multiple Cosplay publications, both for her costumes as well as her writing. Emma is very fond of Disney and Star Wars Characters, but her most recent projects were her Amanita Mushroom Fae and her Post Apocalyptic Poison Ivy. She also enjoys teaching cooking classes at the Kitchen Shoppe of Carlisle and doing Resin work in her spare time.

Green Man Cosplay
Bill Schmidt of Green Man Cosplay is a Master Class award winning Cosplayer, who is been published for his Costumes in multiple Cosplay publications. He loves cosplaying primarily green characters such as the Riddler, Green Goblin, and the Grinch, as well as other hued individuals like Batman. Bill is always willing to help where he can and enjoys doing charitable events for his community.

Central PA Jedi Sith Alliance
Central PA Jedi Sith Alliance is a not-for-profit, choreographed stage combat club, which specializes in costumed lightsaber demonstrations and performances; and is recognized by Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC as an independent Star Wars fan club.

WAM Comics!
WAM! Comics is the new imprint of the Charles Bruce Foundation. CBF is a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to supporting Writers, Artists and Musicians WAM!

K. Iwancio
K. Iwancio has always had her head in the clouds and her nose in a book. With her army of book boyfriends she hopes to conquer the romance world and sit among the greats. Until then, she screams in fangirl over her fandoms which include: Star Wars, Outlander, and Philadelphia sports. (What a great mix, right?) While she would rather be writing 24/7 she also spends her time reading, visiting indie bookstores, crafting, and going to Philadelphia Phillies games. www.kiwancio.com 

Comix Connection
Central PA's favorite destination for everything pop-culture. Founded in '88. The best there is at what we do! Largest selection of back issues around! Locations in YORK and MECHANICSBURG.

Gingersnap the Mermaid
Jillian is a signed actress, model, and professional entertainer from South Central PA. She has stage, commercial, and full-length film credits. Her acting resume also includes being a haunt actor during the two most recent seasons of Dark Nights at Hersheypark. Jillian is also a professional entertainer known as "Gingersnap the Mermaid". She was crowned Miss Mermaid PA in 2021 under the Miss Mermaid International Pageant Program; a title which she still carried. She has since made appearances as a mermaid at businesses and events across PA. In the beginning of 2025, she published her first children's coloring storybook which she wrote and helped illustrate. "Gingersnap the Mermaid: A Coloring Storybook" shares stories of her adventures as a mermaid, and is filled with facts about different bodies of water around South Central PA, as well as other places she has traveled with her mermaid tails.
She currently focuses on her business as a professional Entertainer, specializing in entertaining at events all over the Mid-Atlantic region as a mermaid, fairy, or pirate. When she is not doing that, she is taking other acting opportunities, dabbling in cosplay and modeling, or refining her skills in scuba diving and freediving. You are welcome to visit Gingersnap the Mermaid in her lagoon at our Photo Booth Area.

Beatrix Ebonmourne
Beatrix Ebonmourne is an illustrator and mural artist based out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She specializes in using mediums both physical and digital to conjure fantasy, scifi, and horror, including her supernatural and fantasy series Jackal and Goat, its sister series, The Hidden Tomes, and Marek: The Bloodied Angel.

Carly Creates
I sell crocheted plush animals and dolls.

Clouse's Customs
Clouse's Customs is a family affair our products and services are as vast as our own personal talents and interest.  We are all involved in the creations from the 12 year old twins all the way to the 50 year old parents. We offer custom laser engraving and gifts, in many mediums for example: leather, wood, metal, slate. We understand that people are individuals so the gifts they buy should represent that.  

Darien Brown
Pixel art made of plastic.

Fraeoffice LLC
Innovative board games, original mangas, and art prints. www.fraeofficial.com 

Geek Renaissance
Gifts, decor & jewelry! Handmade functional geekery from a fangirl for her tribe. https://linktr.ee/geekrenaissance 

George Cole
Collector of sports and comic cards, comic books, toys, comic artists art, heroclix, books, rock band t-shirts and posters.

Gillian Gurney | Gills the Fish
Hi! My name is Gillian Gurney (pronounced Jillian), I am an Interactive and Graphic Designer, and I focus a lot of my time and interests in creative ways. I am constantly creating and designing characters, logos, and eye-catching pieces while putting my own touch on them. My personal interests in the field are in visual storytelling and animation. I strive to work towards that goal by writing stories, ideating comics, and learning from those who inspire me. Learn more: https://gillsthefish.myportfolio.com/ 

Jbflorezphotography
My photography comes from a love of wild places and a desire to share their beauty with the community. Through my images, I hope to encourage people to appreciate and protect the ecosystems and make up our planet. https://emilyjbphotoraphy.smugmug.com 

Joseph David Cress
I am an award-winning author, journalist and historian. I have been a reporter with The Sentinel since early November 1998. I have 11 nonfiction books including Quirky Carlisle, Wicked Carlisle, Murder & Mayhem in Cumberland County and Killer Hangovers. 

Julie Mell
Perler bead creations in the form anime/cartoon characters, video game characters and animals and more made into magnets, keychains, pop ups, jewelry and canvases.

Lunerfox3d
3D prints, resin crafts, and statues.

Ram Khatri
Hi there, I'm Ram Khatri. You might recognize me as the one who brought Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' to life in Nepali. Over the years, I've worn many hats – from managing editor to publishing manager – in the vibrant world of US publishing. Originally from Nepal, I pursued my passion for literature with an M.A. from Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu, and an M.S. from Pace University, New York. I'm all about stories that speak to the soul, especially those that champion diversity and underrepresented voices. Outside of work, I love immersing myself in conversations with people from all walks of life.

Riley Haring
Riley Haring is an illustrator specializing in concept art, comic art, and character design. He grew up in a bookstore, and this unique upbringing instilled him with a passion for reading, writing, and the art that ties it all together. He has illustrated two children’s books for that bookstore, Cupboard Maker Books, Mouse the Bookstore Kitten and Prince Fluffytail Chases a Dragon. He also self-publishes art and character design zines. Riley has also worked as a freelance illustrator for four years. He loves experimenting with new designs that allow him to express his tastes and the stories he would like to tell. He hopes to one day publish more of his stories and art, and eventually develop a game based on those worlds.

retroGAG
A booth mainly focused around nostalgia and all things for nerds! I upcycle jewelry from vintage toys and more so we can wear a piece of our childhood. I make earrings, chokers and more and also sell my artwork in pins and keychains for various fandoms. I also cosplay and sell cosplay prints.

Sophie Morrison
Sophie Morrison is an artist who enjoys creating in a variety of different mediums, including digital content, clay, watercolor, markers, and embroidery. Some of her favorite products to make are zines, stickers, prints, and little clay cats. https://smorrisonportfolio.carrd.co/#merch 

Tanner’s Tales Entertainment, LLC
Tanner’s Tales Entertainment specializes in creative storytelling! We write our own original comics books that aim to be friendly for people of all ages! We also have other merch based around our original characters! https://www.tannerstalesentertainment.com/