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Newburgh Free Library to Host Mini-Comic Con, the NFLXpo23



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Newburgh Free Library to Host Mini-Comic Con, the NFLXpo23


The Newburgh Free Library’s NFLXpo23 will take place on Sat., Oct. 21 from 12 – 4:00 p.m. at the Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street.  The NFLXpo celebrates comics, anime, gaming, movies, books, art – all things pop culture.

This year’s NFLXpo will include exhibition booths from vendors, artists, and authors; games and activities; a Cosplay costume contest, and panel sessions including “Nintendo Before Games: A brief history” and an author visit from local graphic novelist Seth Christian Martel who will discuss his debut graphic novel The Mare from Graphic Mundi/Penn State Press and how graphic novels are created. 

Among the exhibitors scheduled to attend are Megabrain Comics,  Eyepie, UM Studios Inc., Roxenne Contreras Illustration, author–illustrator Maya Henderson, The Rift Games & Comics , Hudson Valley Sweets, Shire of Nordenhal, and more!

Registration for panelists and vendors are being accepted as space allows. If you or someone you know might be interested in being a vendor, exhibitor, or panelist at this event sign up at newburghlibrary.org/nflxpo23.

Admission to the NFLXpo23 is free; the event is family-friendly and open to patrons of all ages.  Follow us on Facebook for updates. The Newburgh Free Library’s hours are 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Mon. -Thurs.; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri. and Sat.; and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sun. For information about library programs, call 845-563-3625 or visit newburghlibrary.org. 



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