{"id":441499,"date":"2026-09-20T00:06:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T00:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/441499\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T00:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T00:06:14","slug":"el-paso-public-libraries-to-host-librarycon-2026-downtown-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/441499\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso Public Libraries to host LibraryCon 2026 downtown"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Comic book fans, cosplayers, K-pop enthusiasts and gamers are invited to celebrate their favorite fandoms during El Paso Public Libraries LibraryCon 2026 this weekend.<\/p>\n

The free, family-friendly event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Main Public Library in Downtown El Paso.<\/p>\n

LibraryCon will include hands-on activities, workshops, exhibitors, cosplay and programming centered on comics, movies, K-pop, crafts and gaming. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters and enter the LibraryCon Cosplay Contest.<\/p>\n

LibraryCon is a celebration of creativity, imagination and the many things that bring our community together,\u201d El Paso Public Libraries Director Norma Martinez said in a statement. \u201cWhether you\u2019re a longtime comic book fan or simply looking for a fun day with the family, there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n

Fabz Shop is also expected to offer K-pop-themed activities during the event.<\/p>\n

The library system will hold two free events ahead of LibraryCon. Villains Night at the Mexican American Cultural Center is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. The 21-and-over event will include a Paint & Sip experience, refreshments and a villain-themed cosplay contest.<\/p>\n

A free outdoor screening of \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d will follow at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Cleveland Square Park. Complimentary popcorn and cotton candy will be available.<\/p>\n

More information is available at ElPasoLibrary.org](https:\/\/elpasolibrary.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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