York Cosplay! Con December 13 at Martin Library

York Cosplay! Con for Teens Slated December 13
 
YORK, PA – York County Libraries (YCL) will hold its annual “York Cosplay! Con” at Martin Library from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13. Geared to youth, ages 12-18, the event features a Teen Cosplay Fashion Show, panel discussions, Artist Alley, a fandom trade table, snacks, and selfie stations. New this year, organizers have added a panel discussion for parents. Registration for “York Cosplay! Con” is underway now through Friday, December 12 at yorklibraries.org/york-cosplay. 
According to York County Libraries Youth Services Director Mindy McDonnell, families drop off their teens for the event and are invited to come back early for the 1:00 p.m. parent panel discussion. It precedes the featured highlight of the day, the Teen Cosplay Fashion Show, at 2:00 p.m. The event will close with prize drawings for items related to gaming, anime, manga, and more.
“York Cosplay! Con” welcomes all fandoms including comics, anime, manga, role-playing games, television series, books, and movies. Area teens have been attending workshops over the last several months at Martin Library to learn how to create their costumes and embody their characters. The Teen Cosplay Fashion Show provides them with an opportunity to share the results of their efforts with family, friends, and community. 
“This program fosters authenticity, inclusivity, and self-confidence through creative self-expression. It is always inspiring and fun to see what the teens have created, and to see the proud and positive reactions of their families,” says York County Libraries President Robert F. Lambert. "It is heartwarming.” 
Martin Library, located at 159 E. Market Street in York, PA, has served the community since 1935. It is a branch of York County Libraries which includes 13 libraries recognized for their programs and services that help community members build the five core literacies championed by the Pennsylvania Library Association PA Forward® program. These literacies, including basic literacy, information literacy, civic and social literacy, health literacy, and financial literacy, provide the framework for balanced programs to meet community needs. York County Libraries provide the latest in print and digital information, bestsellers, Wi-Fi, story times, book discussions, and databases.  Services are available at no cost with a York County Libraries card. Community members without a card are invited to request one at yorklibraries.org.
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