Cosplay on Display 2023

The words San Jose Public Library Cosplay on Display

San José Public Library is excited announce to return of Cosplay On Display!

Join us in celebrating the creative ingenuity that is costume play, or cosplay, while featuring an SJPL card design.

Submit your entry by August 12, 2023!

photos of cosplayers posing with library cards

Step 1: Don your costume and get into character

Step 2: Pose with your SJPL card

Step 3: Click & Submit

Details

Cosplay on Display is open to all California residents and participants of all ages.

Submit up to 3 photos of yourself or a group in cosplay with a San José Public Library Card online or by email by August 12, 2023. All photos must feature a visible front design of a San José Public Library Card. Get your free library card and become a member at any SJPL location during operating hours.

Cosplay on Display photos will be available in a digital collection on BiblioBoard and select photos will be showcased during our Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony on September 9, 2023.

Be sure to follow the guidelines:

Review the program Guidelines and Entry Form before submitting
Check out to this How To Guide for a walkthrough of the guidelines and submission process

Participation Gift

Cosplay on Display photos will be showcased at the annual Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony on September 9, 2023. Participants are invited to attend the ceremony and pick up a participation gift!

Can't attend the Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony on September 9th? If your participation gift isn't claimed at the ceremony, we'll email you and ask which SJPL location you'd like to pick up your gift at.

We can't wait to see your creativity!

Questions?

Email us at graphicnovels@sjlibrary.org or add your question to the comment section below!

Submit your Photo!