The Livingston Parish Library invites you to Book-Con from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Main Branch in Livingston.

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Activities & Schedule

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Plan your day

Book-Con is packed with things to see and do! Some activities run all day long, so stop by whenever it fits your schedule. Others – like the Cosplay Contest – happen at a set time, so mark your calendar to make sure you’re there.

Below, you'll find both: the all-day activities you can enjoy at your own pace, and the scheduled events with their exact times, so you can build your perfect Book-Con day!

Here are the all-day indoor activities taking place at Book-Con:

  • Window Passive (large window across from Children’s Section)
  • Board Games (Activity Room)
  • I Spy Room (Digital Media Lab)
  • Free Books (Genealogy Room)
  • Temporary Tattoos Station (Adult Section, south side)
  • Crafts (Adult Section, north side)
  • Balloon Twisting (Study Rooms)
  • Magnet Making (Teen Section)
  • Fandom Battle (Teen Section)
  • Foam Craft (Children’s Section)

Here are the all-day outdoor activities taking place at Book-Con:

  • Authors Row
  • Vendors
  • Community Row
  • LPPS STEAM Express
  • Outdoor Games
  • Concessions
  • Food Trucks

Book-Con will feature two main events: Superhero Storytime featuring the Petite Princess Company (offered in two sessions) and a Cosplay Contest (split into three age categories). 

See the full schedule below.

Superhero Storytime & Photos (Meeting Room)

  • 11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. — Superhero Storytime (Session 1)
  • 11:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Superhero Photos (Session 1)
  • 12:10 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Superhero Storytime (Session 2)
  • 12:35 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Superhero Photos (Session 2)

Cosplay Contest (Outside)

  • 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Youth Contest (Ages 0-12)
  • 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Teen Contest (Ages 13-17)
  • 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Adult Contest (Ages 18+)
  • Note: To learn more about the Cosplay Contest, click here.