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WHAT IS COMIC CON®?

Elk Grove Library Comic Con® is a celebration of comics, fandoms, and geek and pop culture. You'll meet local authors, comic books artists, illustrators, costumers, fan groups, and all your favorite characters and superheroes. Stick around for themed crafts and hands-on workshops, a costume and prop exhibit, face painting, a famous car show, and more.

WHEN AND WHERE IS COMIC CON®?

Elk Grove Village Public Library at 1001 Wellington Avenue in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Saturday, September 28 at 11am - 3pm.

HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS?

Elk Grove Village Library Comic Con® is FREE for all ages and open to the public.

Some programs may require a special ticket for entry (free), to be picked up 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. See our comic con® schedule for more details.

HOW DO I GET TO COMIC CON®?

Whether you’re flying by cape or broom, driving, or taking public transportation, a full list of directions and a map are available on our main website.

IS PARKING AVAILABLE?

Yes. Parking is available at the library at no cost. The lot is accessible off of Wellington Avenue as well as by the shopping center near the fountain. Additional parking is available across the street at the Pavilion and in the shopping center.

CAN I BRING TOY / PROP WEAPONS TO GO WITH MY COSTUME?

Prop weapons are allowed, but they must be made of plastic, foam, cardboard, or non-metallic material. Prop guns must have an orange tip. No contact is allowed between your prop(s) and another person’s prop(s). This includes swordplay, lightsaber fighting, etc. Lightsaber fighting is restricted to the Lightsaber Training class. No real weapons or weapon-like objects will be allowed, e.g., swords, wooden bats, axes, chains, arrows, etc.

DO YOU OFFER ACCESSIBILITY / ASSISTIVE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES?

Yes. A motorized scooter, designated parking, sign language interpreter, sensory kits, noise-cancelling headphones, soft-seat pads, weighted lap pads, and other services and devices are available for visitors with different needs.

Visit our main website for a full list of assistive services and devices available for checkout and use at the library.

CAN I BRING A SERVICE ANIMAL?

Yes. Only trained service animals are permitted on library grounds. Pets are not allowed.

CAN I TAKE PICTURES AND VIDEO AT COMIC CON®?

Yes. You are welcome to take pictures and video at comic con®. However, some artists or costumed persons (both invited guests and general attendees) many not to wish to pose for photographs. Everyone has a right to their privacy. When in doubt, ask.b

WILL I BE ON CAMERA?

Occasionally, the library may take photographs and video of people visiting the library or participating in our programs and special events. These photographs are for library use only, and may be used in our publications, on social media, or on our website. We will always ask for permission first before using your likeness in our marketing materials and campaigns.