The Medicine Hat Public Library will host Comic Con on May 4. (Eli J. Ridder/CHAT News)

By Eli J. Ridder | @EliRidder

Medicine Hat Public Library Comic Con taking place May 4

Apr 26, 2024 | 2:27 PM

May the fourth be with you.

That’s the kind of phrase that might be heard at the inaugural Medicine Hat Public Library Comic Con taking place on May 4.

The library will have something for everyone, from the longtime fan of the genre to those just discovering the thrills of the Millennium Falcon, quidditch or Gotham City, organizers said.

Plans for the day include a costume contest for all ages with prizes, a medieval display by the local Society for Creative Anachronism, board games, tea dueling, crafts and activities, and Spider-Man will host a pair of storytimes in the afternoon.

There will also be a Star Wars scavenger hunt, matching the theme of Star Wars Day.

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There are limited spaces left for the Spider-Man Storytimes and pre-registration on the library website is required.

Those who want to be in the costume contest are asked to sign up from 10 -11 a.m. It gets underway at 11 a.m.

All other Comic Con activities are drop-in.