Submissions:
Thursday, May 23 - Saturday, August 10, 2024
How to Participate:
Step 1: Don your costume and get into character.
Step 2: Pose with your SJPL card.
Step 3: Take your photo and Submit!
Submission Details:
- Cosplay on Display is open to all California residents and participants of all ages.
- Submit up to 3 photos of yourself or a group in cosplay with a San José Public Library Card online or by email by August 10, 2024.
- All photos must feature a visible front design of a San José Public Library Card. Get your free library card and become a member at any SJPL location during operating hours.
Cosplay on Display photos will be available in a digital collection on BiblioBoard and select photos will be showcased during our Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony.
Get Involved in Cosplay!
Cosplay Events
Access Comics and Graphic Novels Online with our eResources!
Anime and Cosplay at FanimeCon 2024!
Winners of the 2023 Graphic Novel Making Contest
Access Comics and Graphic Novels Online with our eResources!
Anime and Cosplay at FanimeCon 2024!
Winners of the 2023 Graphic Novel Making Contest
Award Ceremony
All participants are encouraged to join us at the Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony. Celebrate your participation with a Thank You Gift, including a certificate, graphic novel or cosplay book, San José Museum of Art family pass, stickers, and more. See your photos during the mid-point of the Awards Ceremony, hear from our graphic novel guest speakers, and hang out with other cosplayers. Also, meet our special guest cosplayers from local cosplay groups.
Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Time: 2-4PM
Address: San José City Hall - Council Chambers & Rotunda
200 E. Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95112
Validated parking details to come. Check back for more details
