The first LibraryCon! was a massive success which brought more than 1,000 geeky fans to the Hamilton East Public Library. (Photo provided by Hamilton East Public Library)
Posted By: The Reporter November 6, 2025
Cosplay, comics, live music, gaming & more … all free for families & fans of every age
The Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) invites fans of all ages to LibraryCon!, its second annual celebration of all things fandom, taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Fishers Library.
This free, family-friendly event will feature cosplay, fandom workshops, live performances, artist vendors, gaming, and more. Costumes are highly encouraged; guests can show off their look in the 360-degree photobooth or join a cosplay group photo op at 12:30 or 2:50 p.m.
“We’re thrilled for the return of LibraryCon!,” HEPL Adult Program Coordinator Danielle Acton said. “Our inaugural event last November drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 1,000 attendees of all ages, and the response from the community was incredible. Fan-favorite features like the Artist and Vendor Marketplace, 360-degree Photobooth, and live musical performances are back, and we’ve added some exciting new elements, too! LibraryCon! is a celebration of geeky fandoms, creativity, and community, and we can’t wait to share it with everyone at HEPL.”
Photo provided by Hamilton East Public Library
Event highlights
- Hands-on workshops with professional cartoonist David Reddick and Maker-in-Residence Matt DeLoughery
- Miniature painting with Levi Huddleson (pre-registration required)
- Live music from il Troubadore, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, and Forward Motion members Eric Salazar and Ashton Vickery performing Legend of Zelda music
- Trivia Showdown with prizes for the top teams
- Star Wars Indiana cosplayers roaming throughout the library
- Artist Alley & Marketplace featuring local artists, vendors, and creators
- Versiti Blood Drive – donors receive a gamer-themed T-shirt and free book
Photo provided by Hamilton East Public Library
All-day activities include board and video gaming, food trucks, face painting, Dungeons & Dragons sessions, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and a Random Fandom art exhibit featuring local fan artists.
LibraryCon! is free to attend. Some workshops and activities require pre-registration via the HEPL event calendar at hamiltoneastpl.org.
