Saturday, May 16, 2026
11 AM – 6 pm • All Ages!
Main Library, 138 E. Black St.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
A family-friendly
comic & pop culture convention!
Enjoy an epic day of comic fandom, featuring guest authors, games, cosplay, contests, crafts, scavenger hunts, panels, and food trucks! New for this year — exciting pre-con events! Check back soon for more details, and for a look at last year's fun, see our 2025 LibraryCon page.
York County Library
York County Library
Pre-Con Events
Ultimate Werewolf: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • Main Library, Rock Hill • 5–7 pm • Ages 12 & up
Get ready for a fun-filled social game where players take on secret roles — some are helpful villagers, while others may be sneaky werewolves. Through storytelling and clever deduction, players must uncover the werewolves ... or help them outwit the village! No experience is needed, just your imagination! Registration opens April 28. Presented by Adventurer's Table.
Meet the Authors: Our Community Writes: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Main Library, Rock Hill • 5–6 pm: Rock Hill Coffee • 6–8 pm: Author Event
Join us for pre-event coffee, followed by a panel of regional authors who will discuss their writing processes and publishing journeys. Meet and greet the authors, shop their books, and enter a raffle for exciting prizes!
All ages are welcome, and no registration is required. Featured authors will be announced soon.
Panels
Traveling 126 Years of Yellow Bricks: Oz and Its Evolution:
Oz has evolved many times over its 126 years — from L. Frank Baum's 14-book series, to the 1939 film, to The Wiz, Wicked, Danielle Paige’s Dorothy Must Die, and beyond. Follow author and Wizard of Oz expert Dina Massachi as she takes us through the decades of yellow bricks to learn how different Oz creators have paid tribute to Baum’s magical land while reimagining it for their own time.
featured Authors
April Henry is an Edgar-award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author who makes up for a peaceful childhood in an intact home by killing off fictional characters. There was one detour on April's path to destruction: when she was 12, she sent a short story about a six-foot-tall frog who loved peanut butter to noted children's author Roald Dahl. He liked it so much he showed it to his editor, who then published it in Puffin Post, a British children's magazine.
By the time April was in her 30s, she had started writing about hit men, kidnappers, and drug dealers. She has published 31 mysteries and thrillers for teens and adults, with more to come. She is known for meticulously researching her novels to get the details right.
Danielle Paige is the New York Times bestselling author of the Dorothy Must Die series, Stealing Snow series, Mera: Tidebreaker, and the upcoming book The Ravens, co-written with Kass Morgan. In addition to writing young adult books, she works in the television industry, where she's received a Writers Guild of America Award and was nominated for several Daytime Emmys. She is a graduate of Columbia University and currently lives in New York City.
K. E. Lewis, author of Devonte’s Shoes, Never Take Your Rhino on A Plane, and Because of Dads, grew up in Bishopville, SC, a community rich in generosity and Black culture. His love for language was sparked by his neighbors’ conversations and the vibrant church services. K.E. was an avid reader and TV watcher, which may have influenced his career as a teacher. He now balances teaching, writing, and content development, leading community projects and creating museum experiences. K. E. is passionate about teaching and sharing his love for words.
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Kimberly Wilson started writing in third grade in Upstate New York. She earned a BA in communication and creative writing from SUNY Geneseo and began her career in marketing in North Carolina before pursuing children’s writing. A full-time writer, she is active in SCBWI and critique groups, known for her humor, heart, and educational content. Her books include A Penny’s Worth, A Dollar’s Grand Dream, A Credit Card Takes Charge, and Piggy Bank Saves the Day.
Kimberly also promotes literacy by visiting schools and volunteering with nonprofits. Her Trapper Keeper is gone, but her book collection grows, and she uses a thesaurus app now. Her newest book, Where There’s a Whale, There’s a Way, was released on March 10.
Art Gallery
Bring your fandom to life in the LibraryCon Art Gallery! Artists of all ages are invited to share their work in any medium, celebrating the fandoms you love. Submit your piece online or drop it off at the Main Library Teen Department by May 15 with your name, age, artwork title, and contact information. Let your creativity shine!
*Submissions must be family-friendly. No AI-created artwork will be accepted. YCL reserves the right to decline entries based on content.
Vendors & Community Partners
The Liberty Book Company will provide books to purchase for our author panels. Titles can also be preordered through their Facebook page or by phone at (803) 327-9028.
Sponsors
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