2. Agenda
• What is Cosplay?
• Discussion: How Many of You Cosplay?
• Cosplay Tools of the Trade
• Where Does Cosplay Happen?
• Libraries Embracing Cosplay
• Discussion: Tell Us About Your Own
Library Cosplay Events!
• Cosplay Programming for Libraries
• Host a Comic (or Anime!) Con in Your Library
• Host a Cosplay Contest
• Host a 3D Props Making Event
• Host an Armor-Making Event
• Form a Cosplay Club
• Budget Cosplay: Create Papier-Mache Minions
• Host a Themed Cosplay Lock-in
20. Types of Cosplay Events
• Comic Cons
• Anime Cons
• Convention Directories
• Upcoming Cons
• Convention Scene
• Local Events
• Cosplay days
• Cosplay photo shoots
• Cosplay parties
21. Connecting with the Cosplay Community
• General Facebook Groups
• Cosplay - 21,776 members
• Local Facebook & Meetup Groups
• NY SciFi & Fantasy Meetup - 2,393 members
• Event-specific Facebook Groups
• Dragon*Con Cosplayers - 2,155 members
• Format-specific Facebook Groups
• The Replica Prop Forum - 17,109 members
• Genre-specific Facebook Groups
• Star Trek Cosplay - 1,014 members
• Charity cosplay groups
23. Mid-Pinellas Comic and Maker Con
• St. Petersburg College and the
Seminole Community Library
• https://www.facebook.com/PC
MCon
• Date: August 9, 2014
• Cost of the Event: $500
• How Many Attendees: 3,500
• Estimated Number of
Cosplayers: 300
24. ELANCO After Hours Teen Fandom Event
• Library: ELANCO Library
• https://www.facebook.com/pag
es/ELANCO-Library-
Teens/415155415829
• Date: Ongoing, every other
month
• Cost of the Event: $60
• How Many Attendees: 40
• Estimated Number of
Cosplayers: 40
25. ToshoCon
• Library: Salt Lake County Library
• https://www.facebook.com/Tosh
ocon
• Date: 2014
• Cost of the Event: $2,500
• How Many Attendees: 1,500
• Estimated Number of
Cosplayers: 60+
26. Chesterfield County Library Comic Con
• Library: Chesterfield Public
Library
• http://library.chesterfield.gov/ev
ents/comic-con
• Date: March
• Cost of the Event: $500
• How Many Attendees: 2,150
• Estimated Number of
Cosplayers: 1,000+
27. Salt Lake County Library Harry Potter Yule Ball
• Library: Salt Lake County Library
• http://tinyurl.com/q8h75gv
• Date: 2013, 2014, 2015
• Cost of the Event: $1,500
• How Many Attendees: 1,500
• Estimated Number of
Cosplayers: 1,500
31. Host a Comic (or Anime!) Con in Your
Library
A one or multiple day event filled with pop culture programming, guests,
exhibitors, and fun!
32. Host a Comic (or Anime!) Con in Your Library
• Elements of a Comic Con Event
• Exhibitors
• Special Guests
• Food Vendors
• Featured Cosplayers
• Panels and Activities
• Panels
• Classes and Workshops
• Gaming
• Screenings
• Kids Crafts
• Cosplay Contests
33. Host a Comic (or Anime!) Con in Your Library
• Elements of a Comic Con Event
• Cosplay and Photography
• Photo Booths and Backdrops
• Cosplay Photo Shoots
• Planning a Library Comic Con
• Costs and Funding
• Security and Fire Planning
• Space Planning
• Weapons Policy (yes, you’ll need one!)
• Signage
• Staff and Volunteers
• Communication
• Promotion
34. Host a Cosplay Contest
Highlight the hard work and creativity that cosplayers put into creating their costumes.
35. Host a Cosplay Contest
• Elements of a Cosplay Contest
• Event Promotion
• Categories
• Skits
• Individuals and Groups
• Costume Specifications
• Prejudging
• Rules
• Judges
• Prizes
36. Host a Cosplay Contest
• Elements of a Cosplay Contest
• Registration and Permissions
• Backstage
• Stage setup
• The Event
• Alternatives
37. Host a 3D Props Making Event
3D Props-making events are sure to inspire cosplayers and makers alike!
38. Host a 3D Props Making Event
• Planning
• Inspiration and Patterns
• Tinkercad & 3D Modeling Software
• Encouraging 3D Culture in the Library
39. Host an Armor-Making Event
This is a sure way to attract cosplayers and curious non-costumers alike!
40. Host an Armor-Making Event
• Materials Needed
• Plastic wrap
• Masking tape
• Permanent marker
• Scissors
• Worbla
• Craft foam sheets
• Hot air gun
• Gloves to protect from heat
• Spray primer
• 80 or 150 grit sandpaper
• Black spray paint
• Gold, silver, copper metallic spray paints
• Acrylic paints, various colors
• Paint brushes, various sizes
41. Host an Armor-Making Event
• Ordering Worbla
• Preparation
• Creating Armor Gauntlets
• Creating the Pattern
• Working with Worbla
• Creating Details
• Priming and Sanding
• Painting
42. Form a Cosplay Club
Clubs help build community, bring in new patrons, and promote your collections.
43. Form a Cosplay Club
• Audience
• Communication and Promotion
• Logistics
• Staffing
• Food
• Icebreakers
• Activities
• Plugging the Library
• Waivers and Permissions
• Club Officers
• Fund-Raising
45. Budget Cosplay: Create Papier-Mache
Minions
• Materials Needed
• A stack of newspapers
• Flour
• Water
• Paintbrushes
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun
• Glue sticks—$4
• Optional: an old sheet and white glue
• Premo! Sculpey polymer clay—$3
• Masking tape—$1
• Latex or acrylic paints in various colors—$5–$15
• Total cost: $13–$23
46. Budget Cosplay: Create Papier-Mache
Minions
• Creating your minions
• Papier-Mache
• Making monster teeth
• Assembling the monster
• Cloth Mache
• Painting
47. Host a Themed Cosplay Lock-in
After-hours library lock-in events are a big draw for teens!
48. Host a Themed Cosplay Lock-in
• Permission Slips
• Theme Ideas
• Snacks
• Activities
• Sample Schedule of Events
• Avengers Assemble! A Marvel Comics Library Lock-In
• 6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Teens arrive in Marvel Comics costumes
• 7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Icebreaker Name That Superhero trivia game and snacks
• 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Teens build Infinity Gauntlets with craft foam
• 8:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Cosplay parade