It's Wednesday 11:48 AM — The Main Library is currently open
Are you ready to step into The Twilight Zone? If so, join us as we explore three of the iconic program’s episodes in our MPL mini marathon. The episodes, though more than six decades old, feature a classic story whose message is still relevant today. That is because each reflects what is uniquely human about us whether we are coping with conflict, struggling with our identity or facing our own mortality.
A1. Newtsdoodles
A2. Jetfaulty
A3. Some Nerd’s Closet
A4. Melluwish
A5. Neat Little Nani
A6. A.N.L.’S Funk Space
B1. GARBO GUTS
B2. Squishatore
B3. Tiramaesu
B4. Leandrawwz
B5. CoffeeBreath Creations
B6. dirtmellon
B7. tanjumie
East Side Mags are setting up shop in our Teen Room and hosting THREE awesome D&D sessions by Erik Cheski of Dungeons on the Go.
Space is limited for each game, so make sure you register in advance!: https://bit.ly/natsupopcon25dnd
Each session is a 1 hour pick-up and play D&D adventure! Choose from pre-generated characters and jump into the game with a fast-paced adventure that will have you surmounting the insurmountable and cracking wise with the wisest. Unforgettable fun awaits at the table with GM Erik Cheski as you take on one of three all- ages adventures:
11:00am-12:00pm: Whitewater Washout
12:30pm-1:30pm: Delicate Defusing
2:00pm-3:00pm: Rampaging Ruminants
Each session is limited to 6 players, and every. Second. Counts.
Let’s Roll!
Admission to the game is free and on a first come, first served basis.
Do you remember those sticker vending machines you used to see at your favorite pizza place or grocery store after the checkout? The kind where you stuck a couple of quarters in, and then out came a cardboard folder with a sticker inside?
We have one of those! We keep it stocked with cool stickers created by a rotating group of New Jersey artists and bring it to businesses around the state for limited pop-ups. Jersey Collective Sticker Club promotes local artists and businesses and brings affordable, fun art to unexpected places.
It’s an interactive, off-line experience. All of the machine proceeds go toward keeping the project going.
The sticker machine only takes quarters so please remember to bring some to the event to get a fantastic sticker!
To learn more about Jersey Collective and all the projects they are working please check out their website: https://www.jerseycollective.org/
Saber Guild is a not-for-profit, LucasFilm-recognized Star Wars costuming group that specializes in choreographed lightsaber shows. We perform at charity and community events, as well as comic book and sci-fi conventions, all to raise money for charity and share our love of Star Wars with fans around the world.
Saber Guild started in 2006 with half a dozen people in California, members of established costuming organizations and unofficial lightsaber choreography groups coming together to have fun, serve the community and represent the Star Wars brand in a way that had never been done before. Now, ten years later, Saber Guild has over 700 members in 35 temples and 8 countries. We are not only Lucasfilm’s preferred lightsaber performance group, but we are the largest recognized lightsaber club in the world.
Scream Truck will be serving Ice Cream from their truck that will parked on the side of the building.
They will have a “Build your own Sundae” menu for Natsu Pop Con (They also have dairy and nut-free options!):
Red Eye Cafe will be serving up refreshing drinks in our indoor cafe space!
Brick and Dough will be set up in the library plaza making fresh pizzas!
We’re located at: 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
The Montclair Parking Utility has the option of purchasing a permit online for $5 for the whole day!
To get this permit you must create an account through their parking permitting system at:
https://montclairnjonline.parkvantage.com/register
This permit allows you to park at lots with spaces marked “Permit Parking Only.”
The closest lots to the library are:
For more information please visit: https://www.montclairnjusa.org/Government/Departments/Parking-Utility/Visitor-Parking
Don’t want to create an account? No problem! There are plenty of metered spaces along South Fullerton Avenue that take coins, card, and are payable through the ParkMobile App. We even have a few spaces in front of our library!
You’re welcome to try your luck at finding some un-metered parking along side streets such as Plymouth Street next to the library. Just make sure to check for signs to see if there is a time limit or if it is for residents only.
The closest parking deck is “The Crescent Deck – Lot 29” located: 13 The Crescent, Montclair, NJ 07042
Their rate is $2.00/hr
For more parking information please go to Montclair’s Parking Utility Page: Additional Visitor Parking Information
The Montclair Public Library is not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen items. Found items can be given to the main circulation desk on the first floor of the library.
Please look at the library’s “Customer Code of Conduct” policy
While Natsu Pop Con is an ages 11+ event, families will still be present.
Do not wear clothing that may be considered lewd or inappropriate in a public setting. If library staff deems your clothing inappropriate, you may be asked to leave and/or change clothes.
No nudity or partial nudity is allowed. All attendees must have their private areas covered at all times. Body paint or transparent covering is not an acceptable substitution for clothing.
Absolutely no offensive/vulgar clothing or signs are permitted. This includes hate symbols and symbols that could be mistaken for hate symbols.
Cosplay cannot be so large as to obstruct indoor walking spaces. You must be able to move in your cosplay with minimal assistance.
Cosplay is NOT consent! Please keep your hands to yourself. If you would like to take a picture with or of another convention goer, always ask first and respect that person’s right to say no.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a library staff member.
If it is illegal in the state of New Jersey, it is illegal to bring to Natsu Pop Con.
ABSOLUTELY NO GUNS/FIREARMS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING PROP GUNS &
NON-FUNCTIONAL REPLICATIONS. This applies to all functional projectile weapons such as functional crossbows, bow and arrows, etc.
NO LIVE STEEL INCLUDING SWORDS, KNIVES, THROWING STARS, ETC. Fake/prop weapons made of materials like foam, cardboard, fabric, and plastic are permitted so long as they are not a danger to others.
Misuse of any weapon or prop, such as swinging at or otherwise endangering others
in public spaces, will deem the weapon as dangerous and unpermitted.
Natsu Pop Con attendees and participants grant their permission to be photographed or recorded by Natsu Pop Con/Montclair Public Library staff. By entering you are granting Natsu Pop Con/Montclair Public library permission to use such images or footage for archival or promotional purposes without compensation or acknowledgement.
That being said, as an attendee, if you would like to take a photo of another attendee or guest: ALWAYS ASK FOR PERMISSION FIRST.
Avis Campbell Gardens (“ACG” or the “Gardens”) is located on the rear property at 60 South Fullerton Avenue, which is owned by the Placek Family Foundation, Inc. (“Owner’). Therefore, they are NOT a part of Natsu Pop Con being held at the Montclair Public library at 50 South Fullerton Ave. Guests of Natsu Pop Con should NOT go into the gardens without the explicit permission of the Garden Club of Montclair or the Palcek Family Foundation, Inc.
In order to take videos and photos in the Avis Campbell Gardens the following steps MUST be taken:
“Notification, and proof of insurance as set forth below, must be sent to the Garden Club at president@gardenclubofmontclair.org and to the Placek Family Foundation, Inc. (“Owner”) at info@placekfamilyfoundation.org. While there is no fee for such sessions, contributions are appreciated for the upkeep of the gardens. Anyone participating in such professional photo or video shoots shall be deemed a “Visitor” to the Avis Campbell Gardens. All Visitors shall carry proof of insurance, naming Owner and the Garden Club as additional insureds for the duration of any photo or video shoot. All Visitors agree to hold the Garden Club and Owner harmless from and against any damages, losses, or liabilities for injury or death to any person arising in whole or in part out of the use of the Avis Campbell Gardens and its grounds by Visitor’s employees and agents, contractors or invitees and shall execute a document memorializing same.”