Love to cosplay? Columbia Public Library hosts mini-convention

Take your hero or alter ego public next week when Columbia Public Library hosts Cosplay Con.

The event, to be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, offers participants a chance to dress as their "favorite character, be it superhero, anime, sci-fi or your own original persona," according to a library event description. The dress-up fun is open to patrons of all ages.

The evening will start with registration and photographs, followed by a "runway show" at 6:30. Prizes will go to "the best costumes and characterization" by age group.

Other promising upcoming events at the library include:

• Silent Book Club 6 p.m. July 30
• Giant Dinosaur and Fossil Dig Adventure 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. Aug. 1
• Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club noon Aug. 1
• After Hours Open Mic Night 7 p.m. Aug. 2
• Escape Room: Choose Your Own Adventure 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Aug. 3

Learn more at https://www.dbrl.org/events .

Aarik Danielsen is the features and culture editor for the Tribune. Contact him at adanielsen@columbiatribune.com or by calling 573-815-1731. He's on Twitter/X @aarikdanielsen.

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