EMcon East Meadow Public Library Anime Fest

08/26/2026

Looking for a zombie make up artist

07/29/2026

Read the blog post from Humor With a Heart's Leslie and Lolly at EMcon 2026. I would love to hear yoir thoughts.

Explore the exciting adventures of Leslie Carrara-Rudolph and Lolly as they venture through the 16th Annual Emcon Animefest at the East Meadows Public Library.

07/27/2026

🎙️ Special Guest Announcement! 🎃❄️

We're thrilled to welcome voice actor Marc Thompson to EMCon's Winter Chiller Fest – A Very Late Halloween at the East Meadow Public Library!

Marc is the voice behind fan-favorite characters including Casey Jones from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Chazz Princeton from Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Duke Devlin from Yu-Gi-Oh!, and has also lent his talents to Pokémon, G.I. Joe: Sigma 6, and many beloved Star Wars audiobooks.

📅 Saturday, December 5
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 East Meadow Public Library

Come meet Marc, get an autograph, snap a photo, and celebrate a spooky day filled with cosplay, vendors, artists, games, and Halloween fun—just a little later than usual! Don't miss this fang-tastic event!

07/26/2026

Would you be interested in a Friday night vendor event with entertainment?

07/15/2026

DO NOT MISS OUT! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Tropic Con 2026 is only ONE MONTH AWAY and we’re hyped!!!

Check out this lineup! Tropic Con is going to be HUGE this year. Come join us and see why we’re Long Island’s favorite friendly neighborhood pop culture convention!!

Tickets and Hotel Rooms are available now!! We’ll see you next month at the biggest party of the summer! 😎

www.LITropicCon.com

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07/09/2026

What an amazing night at the East Meadow Public Library! 🎉📚

Comic book fans had the chance to meet Mark Torres, the talented writer behind the Designated comic book series, and hear firsthand about his creative journey, storytelling process, and what it takes to bring a comic book to life.

Every one of our shows features a FREE raffle, and last night’s lucky winner took home signed copies of Designated Issues 1 and 2, generously donated by Mark Torres, along with tickets to Eternal Con, Long Island’s largest pop culture festival! 🎟️🎨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another unforgettable evening. We can’t wait to see you at our next program!

07/09/2026

🎃❄️ Winter Chiller: A Very Late Halloween! ❄️🎃

Who says Halloween has to end in October? Join us at the East Meadow Public Library on Saturday, December 5 for Winter Chiller: A Very Late Halloween! Enjoy a frightfully fun afternoon filled with special guests, an exciting cosplay contest, spooky crafts for kids, and festive family activities. Whether you come in costume or just want to celebrate the spooky season one more time, there's something for everyone. Don't miss this unique holiday mash-up of chills, thrills, and winter fun!

Saturday, December 5
📍 East Meadow Public Library

Costumes encouraged!

07/08/2026

Guardians of the Panels: Golden/Silver Age Preservation & History
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE: https://eastmeadow.libcal.com/event/16985171
This workshop covers key historical shifts, including the rise of superheroes and social issues in storytelling, while providing practical tips on using acid-free storage and environmental control.

07/06/2026

🚀 Calling all comic book and sci-fi fans! 🚀
Meet Comic Book Creator Mark Torres It Came From The Radio
Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m.
Join comic creator and writer Mark Torres for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at his thrilling sci-fi series, Designated! Discover how a group of teens are thrust into an epic intergalactic war after mysterious alien star fragments give them incredible powers.

Hear how the series was created, what inspires Mark's storytelling, and get an inside look at the comic-making process. Whether you're a comic fan, aspiring creator, or just love a great story, this is a program you won't want to miss!

🎉 FREE RAFFLE at the program!
Win:
📚 Designated Issues #1 & #2
🎟️ Tickets to LI Tropic Con
Reserve here: https://eastmeadow.libcal.com/event/17082680
Bring your questions, meet the creator, and celebrate the world of comics with us at the East Meadow Public Library!