Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, DIY Workshops, Music & Movement, Performances & LecturesAge Group:
Teens (12+)Program Description
Event Details
NATSU CON
Celebrating Anime, Comics, Gaming and More!
Natsu Con 2025 held at the Bowman Library, is brought to you by the Teen Advisory Board and Natsu Con Committee.
Hear engaging speakers, participate in character panels, show off your talent or buy items in our artist alley, and compete in our *cosplay contest!
Pre-registration is only required for the Character Panel. The *Cosplay contest sign-up (ages 12-18) will begin at 9:30 AM the day of the conference.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*Cosplay guidelines:
Because of the family nature of our library, all cosplay outfits should be family friendly. Library staff reserves the right to request alterations or clothing changes.
Permitted Cosplay Weapons:
Staves, wooden swords, rubber model firearms (like the red/blue training ones easily identified as props)
Fake weapons if they are safe
Prop weapons less than 6'6"
Bows if not strung with authentic bowstring and taut.
Weapon Restrictions:
No Metal Weapons of any kind
No Projectile Weapons of any kind with the exception of non-functional nerf or water guns.
No Compound Bows - authentic arrows are not permitted (they're projectiles)
No "Paddles"
No Nunchaku
No Explosives or Chemicals
Questions? Contact Donna Hughes at dhughes@handleyregional.org
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
Photography Notification
While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25. Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library.