Hood River Comic Con Brings Fun for Everyone

Rachel Timmons and Michele Dearling had fun running and staffing the event. Timmons expressed gratitude to the staff and the teen council for their work on the event. Photo Credit: Cole Goodwin

by Cole Goodwin

Hood River Library’s First Comic Con event, organized by the Teen Council, Rachel Timmons, Teen Librarian and other library staff brought nearly 70 people out to participate in costume contests, performance, a zine making workshop, a free comic giveaway, button making, game playing, a photo booth and more on May 13th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

An elf enjoying their time at the Hood River Comic Con. Photo Credit: Miko Ruhlen

Youth and adults of all ages participated in the event, although the event seemed especially popular with teens.

Hood River Hobbies owners, Miko Ruhlen and DC Ruhlen also attended the event, bringing several games, including Magic the Gathering, and The Tea Dragon Society along with them for youth and families to enjoy.

Learning to play a new game with Hood River Hobbies. Photo Credit: Miko Ruhlen