The Manga Library Room at Holiday Matsuri offers a quiet, comfortable space where attendees can step away from the busy show floor and enjoy a curated reading experience during the convention weekend. Whether you’re taking a moment to recharge or looking for a calm place to explore new stories, the library provides an inviting environment for all ages.
This dedicated space features a collection of more than 5,000 manga, comics, and graphic novels, provided in partnership with the Carolina Manga Library. Every series begins at Volume 1, making it easy for both new and longtime readers to discover something new. The collection spans a wide range of genres action, romance, slice-of-life, fantasy, comedy, and more ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Attendees are welcome to browse the shelves and read as long as they’d like within the room. Comfortable seating and quiet areas are available throughout the weekend, and knowledgeable volunteers are on hand to offer recommendations or assist with finding titles.
If you’re looking for a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy great stories during your Holiday Matsuri experience, the Manga Library Room is the perfect place to settle in and read.
The library is staffed entirely by trained volunteers who are passionate about literacy, diversity in storytelling, and making reading accessible for everyone.
Explore one of the largest traveling manga libraries in the country, featuring over 5,000 manga, comics, and graphic novels all starting at Volume 1. Whether you’re a longtime reader or brand-new to manga, there’s something perfect waiting for you.
Take a break from the busy convention floor and relax in a quiet, cozy reading room designed for comfort. Soft seating, calm vibes, and plenty of space make it the ideal spot to recharge between events.
The library is run by passionate, trained volunteers who love helping attendees discover new favorites. Need recommendations? Curious about a series? They’re happy to guide you.
From kid-friendly series to teen favorites and adult titles (kept safely in separate sections), the library offers storytelling for every age and every type of reader. First-time visitors and seasoned manga fans are equally welcome.
Friday
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Carolina Manga Library is a 509(a)2 nonprofit charity organization based in the Southern United States.
Founded in 2013, the Library was started to promote the use of graphic novels, comics, and Japanese manga as genuine tools for improving literacy. The Library travels to conventions, book festivals, schools, and other libraries to set up free reading rooms of graphic novels. These reading rooms are free to enter and visitors have unrestricted access to over 5000 separate books from all genres and reading levels.
The volunteer staff is comprised of professional librarians, writers, artists, costume designers and other graphic novel enthusiasts. They generously give their time and efforts to be “weekend warriors” for literacy.
