FanCon 2026
Saturday, May 9
10:30 am to 3:30 pm / McLaughlin Branch
FanCon 2026 is a fan's dream come true! Enjoy cosplay, craft stations, and exciting games. Meet local artists, capture memories with your favourite characters and grab some cool souvenirs. Bring your friends and family for a day full of interactive fun!
Stay tuned for more information!
Featured Activities
Virtual Reality Experiences
Local History Room / 10 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm
Explore virtual worlds with exciting games and experiences. Participate seated or standing.
Ages 10+.
Fairytale Story Time
Story Hour Room / 11:30 am
Join us for fairytale stories featuring a special princess guest.
Junior Cosplay Contest
Children's Department / 12:30-1 pm
Dress up as your favourite character for your chance to win a prize. Participate in the cosplay parade afterward with special guests. Ages 5-9.
Star Wars Story Time
Story Hour Room / 2:30 pm
Padawans, let’s gather for Star Wars stories featuring special guests from a galaxy far, far away.
Choose Your Own Adventure Scavenger Hunt
Stop by the OPL table for a scavenger hunt card and embark on an adventure to uncover at least 12 characters hidden around the library.
Villains Hideout: Nerf Target Practice / Auditorium
Take your best shot to capture the fandom villains hiding out at the library.
Arcade Alley / Studio
Work as a family to conquer our fandom-themed games of chance.
Artist Alley / Auditorium
Meet local comic writers and artists who will showcase and sell their work.
Fandom DIY / Maker Space
Create fandom decals, bracelets, buttons,
and art.
Book Lover Bash
Teen Zone / 2-3:30 pm
A fandom celebration where teens can enjoy a book-inspired scavenger hunt, cosplay, games, and hands-on creative activities. Sponsored by our Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Ages 12-18.
Featured Artists
Kayce Konrad
Kayce Konrad is the author and creator of "PC Pete and the Brood of Clones", a graphic novel about two vintage computers trying to survive in the modern world. Kayce has been a digital librarian for over 25 years. He also loves and is passionate about computers, technology and the creative arts. In his spare time, he likes to build computers, tinker with gadgets, and dabble in photography, filmmaking and screenwriting. This is his first graphic novel, with a second planned for release in late 2026. To learn more about Kayce and "PC Pete and the Brood of Clones". Visit the Two Cat Comics website at twocatcomics.com
Keith Grachow
Keith Grachow is a comic book creator and educator who writes and illustrates comics, graphic novels, and children’s books. His credits include animation work on Disney’s Winnie the Pooh and The Princess and the Frog, and toy package design for Enter the Dragon and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. He is currently co-writing and illustrating Summer on the Swing and the sci-fi series Reponauts, and working on anthologies and original comic projects.
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Derek Barton
Derek Barton jumped into comics in the 1990s and never looked back. He loves drawing with markers and also enjoys using digital tools. Derek has been creating art and stories for Tic Toc Tom since 2020, and he’s almost always drawing something new!
Featured Cosplayers
Sailor Sirenity
Sailor Sirenity
is a master-level competitive cosplayer from the Durham Region who has been creating amazing costumes for over five years. She’s best known for bringing magical girls and princesses to life. You can follow her adventures @sailor.sirenity on Instagram and TikTok!
Rapunzel
Meet Rapunzel between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm!
DogMan
Meet everyone’s favourite crime-biting character, DogMan! Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow fans and capture some great memories. Special thanks to Scholastic Canada.
Featured Vendors
Tasha's Geeky Charm
Tasha is the proud owner of Tasha’s Geeky Charm, where she handcrafts unique, geek-inspired figurines and charms. Her creations mix all things geeky with a touch of nature. Made from polymer clay and UV resin, many of her pieces even glow in the dark!
Luckistrations
Lucky Ragu is the artist behind Luckistrations. Their love for Nintendo began in childhood, watching their brother play and sketching characters while waiting for a turn. What started as a fun way to pass the time grew into a true passion and a side business they’re proud of. Lucky creates cute, expressive characters with a playful twist, inspired by the worlds of Zelda, Pokémon, Kirby, and Mario—the games that still spark their imagination today.
Erica Wood
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Doctor Who Society of Canada
The Doctor Who Society of Canada
is a volunteer-led community group focused on inclusiveness, socialization and, of course, a love for Doctor Who. As part of our mission, we arrange charitable appearances to support local children's hospitals.