BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Jacksonville Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Jacksonville Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:07447e91-49b6-49f5-8a69-8ee9fb9fde81 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260805T012351Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T170000 SUMMARY:JAX POP CON 2 LOCATION:Main Library\nMain Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Main Library;X-APPLE-RADIU S=10;X-TITLE=Main Library:geo:30.3291121,-81.6577003 GEO:30.3291121;-81.6577003 DESCRIPTION:Video game tournaments\, cosplay\, tablers\, Dungeons and Drag ons and other TTRPG's\, crafts\, board games - join us at the Main Library for JAX POP CON 2025..\nhttps://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/129630 15 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Epic Super Smash Bros battles. Stun ning cosplay. Legendary \;Dungeons and Dragons \;games. 4 0+ tablers with art of all shapes\, sizes\, and styles. Board games for re gistered play and walk/drop-in play.

This is JAX POP CON - and it' s free!

Get ready with your favorite cosplay outfit\, grab your fa vorite set of dice\, and start your next adventure downtown at the Main Li brary! You're invited to an all-new event inspired by library comic cons o f the past\, but with a little twist. It's a celebration of all the books\ , comics\, video games\, TV shows\, and movies you love with cosplay conte sts\, one-shot D&\;D sessions\, video game tournaments and so much more ! For a full schedule please click \;here.

Please be aware of \;Library policy\, specifically the Code of Conduct.

Some specific instructions while attendin g the event:

Follow all policies\, venue rules\, a nd staff directions.
No running\, jumping\, throwing\, or other unsafe actions.
Support each other in maintaining a safe environ ment.
Report concerns to Library staff or Security right away.\n
Don&rsquo\;t harass other attendees\, staff\, or vendors.
Everyone should observe common sense rules for behavior\ , personal interaction\, courtesy\, and respect. Harassing or offensive be havior will not be tolerated.

The following are pr ohibited from the Library:

Drones\, helium balloon s\, and other airborne objects or devices.
Skateboards\, roller skates\, non-mobility scooters.
Pets\, with the sole exception o f service animals. Emotional support animals are not permitted.
Smoking and vaping are prohibited\, as well as alcohol and any illicit sub stances.
There are no flyers\, posters\, or show billing of any kind to be placed or left in or around any of the Library grounds.

Security

The Library security team provi des security and may include off-duty law enforcement personnel\, security guards and staff. All security personnel serve to ensure the safety and w ell-being of everyone. Please show them the respect they deserve. Failure to comply with the directives issued by uniformed security and/ or library staff may result in immediate expulsion.

Costumes and Wea pons

Costumes\, cosplays\, and general attire must provide the same level of body coverage expected under Code of Conduct.\n
Footwear is required at all times.
Costumes should not impede the movement of yourself or others around you. They must fit throug h a standard American doorway.
Costumes should not have any func tional sharp edges or points that could be a risk to yourself or others.\n
Costumes may not include smoke\, odors\, or fog\, Words\, images\ , or symbols conveying racist\, sexist\, homophobic\, transphobic\, or oth erwise prejudiced or bigoted messages or sentiments. Obscene or offensive language or images\, including uncensored profanities and inappropriate fo r all ages content.
Costumes should not represent or incorporate the iconography\, uniform\, or appearance of persons or objects associate d with prejudice or bigotry (e.g. Nazi imagery).
20th and 21st-c entury uniforms may not be worn as costumes. These include any uniform tha t can be construed as a military uniform from any country or a uniform wor n in an official capacity\, such as security guard\, police officer\, depu ty\, fire marshal\, paramedic\, etc. Active duty military personnel are pe rmitted to wear their government-issued uniforms.
Costumes and c osplays should not incorporate audio or bright lighting elements as they c an become disruptive to nearby attendees or events.

Weapons and Props

Costumes and cosplays cannot include historical or modern weapons or items that could be confused for them. Thi s includes (but is not limited to): self-defense equipment like pepper spr ay or tasers\; recreational weapons like Airsoft\, paintball\, water\, cap \, or BB guns\; sharp-edged tools like knives or scissors\; or martial-art s weaponry including wooden practice weapons.

Fantasy or sc i-fi/futuristic weapons are allowed so long as they do not resemble actual historical or modern weapons and are handled with respect for other atten dees' safety and personal space.
No live steel or weapons that c an fire projectiles.
Weapons and props must not exceed the heigh t of a standard American doorway.
Any weapon or prop that makes noise must be able to be turned off and must not be excessively loud.
Questionable items can be brought to the Information Desk in the Lob by during operating hours to be checked for compliance with this policy.\n
Library Staff or security personnel may inspect any item or costu me or request that an attendee remove a mask at any time during the event. Failure to comply with these policies and/or the instructions of Library Staff or security personnel may result in immediate removal from the event .
If you have any questions about these policies\, please contac t Event staff before the event or visit the Information Desk during operat ing hours.
Items cannot be stored in event spaces. If found\, it ems may be moved or discarded.