By El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso Matters Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. Library-Con: Borderland Heroes
El Paso Public Libraries will host Library-Con: Borderland Heroes, a free, family-friendly comic convention from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Main Library, 501 N. Oregon. The event will feature exhibitors, an Artist Alley with local talent, panel discussions, workshops and gaming stations. A cosplay contest will highlight creative costumes, while vendors will offer collectibles, memorabilia and food. Leading up to the convention, branch libraries will host comic-themed events. On Friday, Sept. 19, the libraries will partner with Margin Notes Bookbar for Villains Take the Night, an adults-only evening at the booksto