The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library once again invites its patrons of all ages for an exciting event—one that produced a lifetime of memories for those who attended the past four years.
The library’s Fifth Annual “MastiCon” will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 12 to 4 p.m. A celebration of comics, anime, live cosplay contests, retro gaming and pop culture, MastiCon offers youngsters a reminder of what moved the needle years ago, and what never left.
Meanwhile, parents earn more than a passing glance at entertainment experiences they may have deemed lost with time at some point.
Those well-versed in Nintendo nostalgia via the "Switch" console and those who have yet to dabble will get to do so as part of one of Eastern Long Island's signature communal experiences.
A Comic Con Jr.-esque model typically attracts hundreds of eager attendees. Nearly 300 turned out to last year's MastiCon.
Artist Alley, Vendors Row, Author’s Nook and special guests will feature at this year’s event. The cosplay contest will commence at 1 p.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m. Gift cards will be awarded to winners.
“MastiCon is one of the most joyful, creative events we host all year,” said Lonna Castro, Director of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library.
“It reflects everything a modern library can be," she adds. "A place where stories come to life, community comes together, and imagination takes center stage.”
The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library’s Moriches Branch is located at 201 Montauk Highway.