Library Con 2024: Heroes & Villains

The Library will celebrate the Heroes & Villains of science fiction and fantasy with a schedule of panels, demos, kids’ activities, and a vendors’ room full of local artisans. Attendees can strut their stuff in the epic costume contest, enter the first ever fanart contest, have a treat from one of the food vendors and more.
Special guests include authors ML Smoker & Natalie Peeterse, Almedia Ryan, Lloyd Watson, and MH Van Keuren. In the Kids' Zone, Billings Best Balloons, a green screen photo booth, and fun activities led by Wise Wonders, wargamer Riley Olsen, and Crooked Line Studio. The Friends of Billings Public Library are co-sponsoring these special guests.
The Vendors' Room is full of local artisans who will have creations to purchase, and there will be demos and tables for more guests including Haan Puppets, The Council of Westmarch, the Free Little Library, the 501st Legion, Mandalorian Mercs and Bluebird Sweets.
Art’s Paper & Paint is sponsoring the fanart contest, generously supplying $25 gift cards for the winners in three age groups, which will be determined by a judging panel that includes special guest judge Louis Habeck. Prizes will also be awarded in the costume contest, including a special prize for the best cosplay interpretation of the Heroes & Villains theme.