HomeArts & CultureFriends of Rochester Public Library to Host Comic Book Event

Friends of Rochester Public Library to Host Comic Book Event

Published on

The Friends of the Rochester Public Library are pleased to announce the first New Hampshire Humanities event of 2021, Comics in World History and Cultures. This event will be presented virtually due to public health concerns.

Marek Bennett presents a whirlwind survey of comics from around the world and throughout history.  Special attention is given to what these vibrant narratives reveal about the people and periods that created them.

Comics in World History and Cultures explores the various ways of creating and reading comics from around the world.  Bennett engages the audience in an interactive discussion of several sample comics representing ancient Rome, medieval Europe, ancient Maya, feudal and modern Japan, the United States in the early 20th century, and Nazi Germany in World War II.

Marek Bennett is a NH-based cartoonist, musician, and educator.  Marek is the recipient of the 2021 New Hampshire Governor’s Arts Award for Art Education.

This event is free and open to the public.  Register by email (RPLReference@rochesternh.net) or by visiting the Library’s website (rpl.lib.nh.us) and clicking on the link to the event. Once registered, you will receive a link for the event via email.

Latest Posts

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Business to Host After Hours at Busy Bee Café on 5/7

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Busy Bee Café...

May in the Teen Room: Events, Activities & More!

Rochester Public Library Teen Room – May Events The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites...

William Evans Trust Donates $10,000 to Support Spaulding High School Students Facing Food Insecurity

The Rochester School District is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the...

City Manager Katie Ambrose Presents FY 2026 Budget, Announces Retreat Schedule

On April 15, 2025, City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026...

More like this

May in the Teen Room: Events, Activities & More!

Rochester Public Library Teen Room – May Events The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites...

William Evans Trust Donates $10,000 to Support Spaulding High School Students Facing Food Insecurity

The Rochester School District is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the...

City Manager Katie Ambrose Presents FY 2026 Budget, Announces Retreat Schedule

On April 15, 2025, City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026...