EVENT PROGRAM
FREE!
COMICS, GAMES & POP CULTURE CHELTENHAM LIBRARY
Saturday 3 October 10am - 4pm
SHOP & BROWSE! Artist Alley 10am - 4pm All ages No bookings required. Discover an abundance of original and fan-made creations from a collection of local creatives. Shop or browse items ranging from comics, novels, stickers, jewellery and more!
See artists at work and delight in interactive elements like make-your-own jewellery. Not to be missed, our Artist Alley is your stop to take away something truly unique from your King Con experience and support local art in doing so.
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COSPLAY
AT KING CON!
DRESS UP
GET A VO UCHER!
You’re never too old (or young) to dress up. And that’s what King Con is all about. Attend King Con 2026 in costume and receive a free food and drink voucher! See our friendly staff on the day to get your voucher for a range of delicious beverage and hot food options, including bubble tea, coffee, chips and dumplings. While availability lasts. One voucher per person.
COSPLAY
PARADE & COMPETITION
Got a talent for dress up? Calling all costume enthusiasts! Get your friends together for our Cosplay Competition. Cosplay is about building costumes and accessorising to represent your favourite characters from comics, anime, movies, TV, video games and more.
OVER $ IN PRIZ600 E S! I
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Main Stage 2:30pm - 4pm Register on the day with staff by 1pm to participate. There are great prizes up for grabs across four categories: Junior (11 and under) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) Group (All ages) | 3
GAME DESIGN 101
LETTERS TO ARRALLA Main Stage 10:45am - 11:45am Ages 10+ No bookings required. Ever wondered how games are designed? How does an idea go from concept to screen?
Join this exciting session to go behind the scenes with a pro games developer to discover all things game design. Chantel Eagle, Creative Director at indie game studio – Little Pink Clouds – will chat about their first original title, Letters to Arralla, a whimsical game set on the fictional island of Arralla off the coast of Victoria. 4 | Kingston Libraries | King Con! | October 2026
MAKING COMICS
WITH DEAN RANKINE Main Stage 12pm - 1pm Ages 5+ No bookings required. Join award winning Comic Artist and Writer Dean Rankine (Simpsons Comics, Futurama, Rick and Morty, Portrait Artist of the Year) for a fun, hands-on, comic workshop. Starting with stick figures and finishing with your own comic page.
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BORROWBOX PRESENTS:
AMIE KAUFMAN IN CONVERSATION Main Stage 1:15pm - 2:15pm Ages 10+ No bookings required. Join New York Times, USA Today and internationally bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy, Amie Kaufman. Her multi award-winning work has sold well over a million copies, been translated into nearly thirty languages, and is in development for film and TV! Raised in Australia and occasionally Ireland, Amie lives by the sea in Melbourne with her family, and an extremely large personal library. Her latest book is One Knight Stand, the sequel to Lady’s Knight. 6 | Kingston Libraries | King Con! | October 2026
Krash Magazine
It Girl Magazine
Fantasy Art Magazine
Bluey Magazine
Break Graphic Novel
Ultimate fan’s guide to Pokemon
Everything you need to know about Pokemon
Comic Artist Magazine
Ultimate Guide to Manga Art
House of Odd Graphic Novel
OUR TOP PICKS ON BORROWBOX TRY BORROWBOX TODAY Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers to read on your device. Thousands of titles are available in a range of genres, fiction and nonfiction. library.kingston.vic.gov.au/digital-library
BECOME A MEMBER! Join Kingston Libraries and unlock an exclusive King Con Library Card! Available for a limited time on the day, plus grab a fun promo booklet to kick-start your next adventure. | 7
READ YOUR
HEART OUT Check out these titles and more on ComicsPlus!
Enjoy digital comics, graphic novels, and manga — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — on your computer, tablet, or phone. There are no holds, no wait lists, and no limits. Included with your free Kingston Libraries membership.
Solo Leveling Ragnarok Vol.1
library.kingston.vic.gov.au/ digital-library
DROP IN Try Comics Plus
Fullmetal Alchemist
COMICS PLUS
AND GAME
How to Draw Manga Next Generation
Sonic the Hedgehog
3D PRINT WORKSHOPS Create your own comic or gaming-inspired 3D print at this beginnerfriendly workshop. Learn how to choose, customise and print a unique design, with staff guiding you every step of the way to take home.
Awkward Svetlana Chmakova
Hangout MonitorThe Mansion 11:00am - 12:00pm 12pm - 1pm 1:30pm All - 2:30pm ages Bookings Norequired. bookings required.
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Big Nate
SOUTHERN ROGUES
STAR WARS
The Battlefield 1pm - 1:30pm All ages No bookings required.
The Hangout 11am - 12pm All ages No bookings required.
Feel the force of the Southern Rogues Saber Corps as they put on a performance that’s out of this galaxy!
From a galaxy far, far away to Cheltenham Library, the legendary cosplayers of the 501st Garrison and Rebel Legion are ready for action!
SABER CORPS
See the awesome art of lightsaber fighting, twisting, striking and dodging in a display that would make Obi-Wan proud.
PHOTO OP
Don’t miss this chance to snap the ultimate Star Wars cosplay photo—or step into the spotlight and show off your own costume to the pros! | 9
TABLETOP GAMES
CALL OF CTHULU
GAME ON!
DARE TO FACE THE UNKNOWN
Games Arena 10am - 4pm All ages No bookings required.
Games Arena 1:30pm - 2:30pm Ages 15+ Bookings required.
Jump in on some freeplay!
Step into a world of mystery, madness and cosmic horror in Call of Cthulu, the legendary tabletop RPG based on H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulu Mythos.
Climb to victory in Snakes and Ladders, outsmart your opponent in Battleships, or build your empire in Catan! Perfect for all ages - our board game collection has something for everyone!
Our shortened format with preset characters is suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
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DUNGEONS
& DRAGONS Games Arena 10:30am - 11:30am 12pm - 1pm and 3pm - 4pm Ages 12+ Bookings required. Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons. Join the quest, enter a world of heroes and monsters. This introductory adventure with premade characters will suit D&D players of varying experience levels.
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LEGO®
CRAFT
BUILDERS CHALLENGE
Superhero Studio 10am - 4pm All ages No bookings required.
The Hangout 12:30pm - 1:30pm Ages 5 - 12 No bookings required.
Drop by at any time during King Con for some creative fun!
Get ready for the ultimate test of creativity and engineering at the Lego® Master Builders Showdown!
With colouring, comiccraft and activity sheets – there is something for everyone.
Build, create, and compete for the title of Master Builder in this exciting challenge full of imagination and fun!
DROP IN
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FACE
PAINTING Tech Bar 10am - 1pm All ages No bookings required. Wait times may apply. Transform into your favourite character, creature, or superhero with our amazing face painters! Drop in and get painted then show off your new look at King Con!
SUPER HERO STORYTIME The Battlefield 10:30am - 11am Ages 2 - 5 No bookings required. Dress up in your favourite costume and join us for an exciting, superpowered Storytime! Sing, dance, and enjoy stories read by one of our amazing librarians.
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EVENT TIMETABLE ALL DAY: ARTIST ALLEY, TABLETOP GAMES & DROP IN CRAFT
TIME
MAIN STAGE
THE HANGOUT
SUPERHERO STUDIO
THE BATTLEFIELD
GAMES ARENA (BEHIND TECH BAR)
MONITOR MANSION
10am 10:00 – 1:00 Face Painting
11am
10:45 - 11:45 Game Design Letters to Arralla
12pm
10:15 – 11:15 Badge Maker
10:00 - 4:00 Drop In Craft
10:00 - 4:00 Tabletop Games 10:30 – 11:00 Storytime
11:00 – 12:00 Rebel Legion & 501st LARP Photo Opportunity
10:30 – 11:30 Dungeons & Dragons
12:00 - 1:00 12:00 - 1:00 Dungeons 3D Print & Dragons Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 Badge Maker
12:00 - 1:00 Making Comics with Dean Rankine
10:00 - 4:00 Drop-in Mario Party
1pm
2pm
3pm
1:15 - 2:15 BorrowBox Presents: Amie Kaufman in Conversation
1:00 - 2:00 LEGO ® Builders Challenge
1:00 – 1:30 LARP Southern Rogues Lightsaber
1:30 - 2:30 Call of Cthulhu
2:30 - 4:00 Cosplay Parade 3:00 - 4:00 Dungeons & Dragons
4pm
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1:30 - 2:30 3D Print Workshop
EVENT MAP SUPER HERO STUDIO
GAMES ARENA
ARTIST ALLEY
TECH BAR
MONITOR MANSION
THE HANGOUT RECEPTION
CHILL OUT ZONE
MAIN STAGE
ENTRY
FOYER
TOILETS
STANLEY AVE
To reduce your carbon footprint consider getting to our events by using public transport if available, car sharing, walking or cycling instead of driving. Parking may be limited. | 15
Cheltenham Library 12 Stanley Ave, Cheltenham
THE BATTLEFIELD
ARTIST
ALLEY
IST ART
FOOD TRUCKS
PICNIC AREA
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ALL
PLAYGROUND
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FOOD & DRINK FUEL YOUR KING CON ADVENTURE! Mr Momo – Enjoy freshly prepared, handmade Nepalese dumplings. Mr Fresh Truck – Satisfy your cravings with beef and chicken burgers, hot chips, lamb and chicken wraps, ice cream + more. Giddy Up Coffee – Grab a quality coffee from this mobile café. Bubble Shake – Choose from over 30 flavours and nearly 20 toppings to create your perfect bubble tea! Wallop Water – Stay hydrated!
NEED A BREAK? CHILL OUT ZONE
Take a breather away from the hustle and bustle of the main space. A calmer area to relax and recharge, whether you’re flipping through a comic, or just taking a little pause.
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FOR EVENT INFO
All ages welcome, all day. | 17
King Con! is proudly sponsored by BorrowBox and Comics Plus. Available in Kingston Libraries’ Digital Library library.kingston.vic.gov.au/digital-library
Book events on the day.
Some events may open for bookings later in the day.
ALL KING CON EVENTS ARE FREE!
Book events on the day. For more information: Online library.kingston.vic.gov.au/kingcon Phone 1300 135 668 | In person at any library branch
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