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BIT OF JOY | Beaches Library Comic Fest

By Heather Henderson
Published on May 2, 2025 at 10:25 am
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Are you a fan of special effects make-up, cosplay or comics? You’ll find all that and more at tomorrow’s 10th annual Beaches Library Comic Fest, set for 1 to 4 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library at 600 3rd S. in Neptune Beach. Enjoy demonstrations in comic creation and zine-making and special FX makeup, a cosplay contest and visits from the Ghostbusters of Middleburg and the 501st Stormtroopers. The free, family-friendly event also has vendors, face painters, balloon artists, LEGOs and other activities. Get the details.

author image Newsletter Writer email Heather Henderson is a writer, editor and artist who has lived in Jax for close to 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Florida.

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