VIRTUAL CRRL-CON: MAY 7, 2022
Don’t miss our 8th annual CRRL-Con, online edition! Join us on May 7 for live, virtual programs. Be sure to check out our Vendor Hall, highlighting some of our local vendors. May the force be with you!
Throughout May, visit this page for a variety of Marvel-ous activities, games, tutorials, and more to entertain fans of all ages.
May 7 is Free Comic Book Day at your local comic book store! See the Vendor Hall below for some of our local stores.
LIVE Presenters at CRRL-Con on May 7 Starting at 11am!
So You Got a Comic, Now What? with Chris Barcomb, 11-12pm
Join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/xio-afbi-wuq
or join by phone (US) +1 484-402-7212 PIN: 540 880 285#
Writing Fantasy, Writing Self: Incorporating the Autobiographical into the Fantastic with Dr. Warren Rochelle, 12:30-1:30pm
Join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/bdu-xuza-iga
or join by phone (US) +1 503-908-2224 PIN: 417 947 019#
Vampires 101 with Jen Furlong, 2-3pm
Join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/uno-cciw-gdb
or join by phone (US) +1 361-459-2467 PIN: 198 590 592#
Pop Culture Trivia: Science Fiction, 3:15-4pm
Join with Google Meet at meet.google.com/xyt-pjtf-iau
or join by phone (US) +1 929-238-0676 PIN: 384 548 813#
AIKIDO - The Effective Martial Art of Peace, Live Q&A and Demo, 1-1:30pm
Join via Google Meet: meet.google.com/odc-rgjs-ohf
Teachers and advanced students of Aikido will lead a demonstration of Aikido, the traditional yet non-violent Japanese martial art.
Self-defense techniques will be shown that emphasize peaceful conflict resolution. Enjoy the woosh and click clack of the wooden sword and staff in addition to empty handed-techniques that can foster self-confidence, stress reduction, and cooperation.
You can watch or you can take advantage of this opportunity and try a few stances and moves at home.
Presented by Aikido in Fredericksburg, a non-profit educational organization.
CRRL-Con Vendor Hall
Artist Alley
Chris Barcomb, author of the Superior Sam series
Jen Furlong, actor and author
Art Exhibit at Salem Church Branch: May 2 - 28
Visit the Salem Church Branch to see unique and fantastic comic artwork by local artists.
Comic Art Show Reception
Library Branches Open to Assist During Power Outages
Virtual Fan Contest
We want to see what fandoms inspire you! You can submit either a short fanfiction story, a piece of fanart or a fandom DIY project, or a cosplay.
Winners will be selected from each category and notified via email. All submissions should be appropriate for all ages so that we can feature it on our CRRL-Con page.
Entries must be submitted by May 25, 2022.
May the 4th Be With You!
May the Force Be With You
May 25th is for fans of authors Douglas Adams and Sir Terry Pratchett!
Free Online Comics
Comics Plus for Adults, Teens, and Children
Comics Plus is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga to readers available through your public library.
Grand Comics Database
850,000 comic book cover images from many countries. Searchable.
Digital Comic Museum
Golden Age comics in the public domain.
Image Comics
Read first issues from Image comics.
Comic Book Plus
Read and download Golden and Silver Age comic books and a growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction.
Dark Horse Comics
Read selected issues online: Alter Nation, Battlestar Galactica, Elf Quest, and more.
Europe Comics
European graphic novels and comics.
Library of Congress Webcomics Archive
Webcomics selected include award-winning comics as well as webcomics that have significance in the field, including work by artists and subjects not traditionally represented in mainstream comics. The content of these websites is captured as it was originally produced and may include content that is not suitable for all ages.
Superheroes and Villains
eBook Graphic Novels
Make It!
Get Started With...
Cosplay
CRRL My Librarian: All the Cosplay!
Check out the recommended websites, and save the titles for later!
Cosplay Tutorials on Instructables
Search the character or prop that you are looking for to get relevant results.
Coding
Lynda.com
Search “Coding” on Lynda
Universal Class
Search “Computer Programming” on Universal Class
Let’s Go to the Renaissance Faire!
Learn Shakespearean English with Mango Languages (Log in with your library card, then search for “Shakespearean English” under languages.)
Fun & Games
Pop Culture Trivia
Test your pop culture trivia knowledge with these quizzes!
Video Gaming Unplugged
Take a break from the electronics, and bring your favorite games to life with these crafts!
