Natsu Pop Con

We’re located at: 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.

Single Use Parking Permit

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:

• Plymouth Street Lot
• South Fullerton Lot

For more information please visit: https://www.montclairnjusa.org/Government/Departments/Parking-Utility/Visitor-Parking

Street 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.

Parking Decks

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

Lost Items

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.

Behavior Guidelines

Please look at the library’s “Customer Code of Conduct” policy

Cosplay 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.

Weapons/Props

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.

Filming and Photography

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 Filming and Photography

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.”

Artist Alley

1. No food or drink will be permitted inside the Artists’ Alley. Any attendee in possession of food or drink will be asked to finish consumption or throw it away. This rule however does not apply to dealers, artists, their helpers, and staff.
2. Within the area of Artists’ Alley an obstruction of traffic including sitting on the ground, performing disruptive behavior, etc is not allowed.
3. No photography will be permitted at Artists tables that indicate such.
4. Attendees caught damaging or stealing any merchandise in the Artists’ Alley or Dealers’ Hall will be removed from the library and authorities will be contacted.