“Comics are amazing, collaborative works,” Shaun Wright, the Dayton Metro Library Information Services Manager, said in a news release. “They’re also great tools to teach and increase literacy. These things are fundamental to libraries.”
Free Comic Book Day activities at the Main Library, 215 E. Third St.:
Power Play: Superhero Escape Room
You’ve awakened without your super powers. "The Doctor of Doom" has stolen them. If you don't solve the puzzle within the hour, they'll be gone forever! Fun for adults and families with children age 7 and older. To ensure all members of your group can participate in the same session, please register all members of the group at once.
Sessions are: 10-11 AM, 11:30-12:30 AM, 1-2 PM, 2:30-3:30 PM, 4-5 PM
Credit: Greg Lynch
Credit: Greg Lynch
Make Yourself A Hero
Journey through space or fly through the sky like your favorite superhero. Play with props, select your background, and Green Screen technology will put you right in the story. Experience the Green Screen Room's full capabilities!
10:30 AM-3 PM in the Green Screen Room, 2nd Floor
Superhero Movies & Trivia
In the Eichelberger Forum, 1st floor
10:30 AM – Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
12:15 PM – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
2:30 PM – Aquaman
Anime Mini-Marathon
10:30 AM-4:30 PM in Community Room 2B, 2nd floor
Credit: HANDOUT
Credit: HANDOUT
Free Comic Book Day activities at the branch libraries:
Free Comic Book Day Festivities
Get a free comic (while supplies last) and visit one of our comic-themed stations for crafts, games, and a movie. Take a virtual photo with your favorite superhero using our Green Screen!
10 AM-5 PM - Trotwood branch, 651 E. Main St.
Free Comic Book Day Extravaganza
Pick up a free comic book while supplies last, do some super crafts, and watch a super movie with free popcorn too.
10 AM-5 PM - Burkhardt branch, 4680 Burkhardt Ave.
Free Comic Book Day Superhero Celebration
Celebrate popular comic book heroes with crafts, games, and snacks and take home a free comic book while supplies last.
2-3:30 PM - Miamisburg branch, 545 E. Linden Ave.
For kids ages 7-12. Please register in advance.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call (937) 463-2665.
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