It's time for Free Comic Book Day! Each year on the first Saturday of May, the comics industry comes together to encourage curious, first-time comic book readers and seasoned comic book fans by providing free comics at local comic shops. Founded on the belief that there is a comic book for everyone to love, the annual event offers a huge selection of free titles designed to appeal to a broad range of age levels and tastes.
Free Comic Book Day is also celebrated at libraries, and free comics have been provided at some library branches. Don't forget that you can also check out comic books and graphic novels with your library card, and Alachua County residents have access to a large selection of downloadable comics through hoopla.
Patrons can stop by the following branches on May 6 during business hours to pick out one free comic per person while supplies last:
- Alachua Branch
- Archer Branch
- Headquarters Library
- High Springs Branch
- Library Partnership Branch
- Micanopy Branch
- Millhopper Branch
- Waldo Branch
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 6, All day at Alachua Branch
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at the Alachua Branch. We will make buttons and hand out one free comic book per person while supplies last!
Free Comic Book Day 2023
Saturday, May 6, All day at Millhopper Branch
Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at the Millhopper Branch. Feel free to dress as your favorite character or tell us who your favorite comic book character is. One free comic book per person, while supplies last!
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 6, 2 p.m. at High Springs Branch
Join us for Free Comic Book Day! We will watch a film, make buttons, draw comics, and eat snacks. Bring the whole family for a day of superheroics and fun.
Recycled Comic Book Crafts
Saturday, May 6, 2 p.m. at Micanopy Branch
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day by recycling old-worn comics into exciting new crafts! Learn how to use parts of these comics to create stickers, buttons, bookmarks, and much more!
Share your comic book selections and creations with us on social media by tagging @alachualibrary and using the hashtag #FreeComicBookDay on various platforms.