Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Talks & Book Clubs, Community Outreach, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, Science & Technology, Tabletop & Video GamesAge Group:
Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years), General Interest- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on April 26, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Program Description
Event Details
Join us for the eighth annual HCLS FAN-FEST, featuring comics, cosplay, gaming, and more!
Event updates can be found on our website at hcls.info/fan-fest
Guest presenters and exhibitors will be on-hand all day to share their expertise and passion. Visit our video gaming room and tabletop gaming area. Meet area creators and fellow fans from our active fandom communities around the Gulf Coast!
Celebrate creativity with our annual art contest and display. Contestants must submit their art by March 31 to be eligible for the contest. Artists will have the opportunity to share their art with attendees in Expo Hall.
Let us know you are planning to join us by registering (not required)!
Disclaimer(s)
While Supplies Last
Materials being supplied for this program activity are limited.
Photography & Filming
HCLS may take photos, videos, and audio recordings during events and activities to use in its promotional and marketing materials, on its website, and on social media platforms. Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform Library staff prior to such photographs or videos being taken.