What is the minimum age to attend?

Minimum age is 10; younger children may find the content and length less suitable.

Seating is first-come, first-served; arrive early to choose your spot.

Are refunds available?

No refunds are offered for this event per the booking policy.

Is the venue accessible?

The program is held in the Akron Summit County Library auditorium; contact the library directly for specific accessibility accommodations.

Can I get something signed?

Yes; bring the book or print you want autographed. Have it ready and protected, and be mindful of any line after the event.

Is photography allowed?

Phone photos during slides are generally acceptable for personal use; check with staff or the speaker if you plan to use images publicly.

Inside the Goosebumps Retrospective: Tim Jacobus Live in Akron | Events | Museum

Step into the electric hush of a packed auditorium and you’re in the room with Tim Jacobus, the artist behind so many Goosebumps covers. The Goosebumps Retrospective W/ Tim Jacobus + Q&A is a two-hour deep dive held at Akron Summit County Library - Auditorium 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44326. Set in the civic heart of downtown Akron, this event pairs a one-hour guided retrospective with a full hour of audience Q&A — a rare chance to hear an illustrator map his process from thumbnail to final varnished dust jacket.

Inside the auditorium, expect simple, theater-style seating, a raised stage with projection for slide-throughs of original paintings, and the low hum of an engaged crowd. Jacobus walks through chapters of his career: early influences, material choices, composition tricks, and the decisions that made iconic images both eerie and appealing to young readers. Highlights include close looks at signature covers, commentary on color and lighting, and live analysis of brushwork and texture that brought paper monsters to life.

This program matters because it makes the creative process tangible. For illustration students, book designers, and fans of horror art, seeing how a cover evolves clarifies decisions you otherwise only admire. The Q&A is practical and candid — expect questions about technique, deadlines, collaborations with R.L. Stine and Scholastic, and the business of publishing. If you sketch, bring a notebook; if you collect covers, bring questions.

Logistics are straightforward. Admission includes access to both segments; seating is first-come, first-served. The meeting point listed is Akron Summit County Library - Auditorium 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44326, and the venue address is 60 S High St, Akron, OH 44326, USA. Doors usually open early; arrival 20–30 minutes ahead improves your chance at preferred seats and pre-event browsing of any displayed artwork.

Why book this at a visit to Akron? Beyond the mechanics of a lecture, the Retrospective anchors a local cultural calendar and connects visitors to Akron’s arts scene. The library occupies a civic block near restaurants and Lock 3 Park, so plan to pair the talk with an evening in town. This is a practical, intimate encounter with a living creative whose work shaped a generation’s nightmares and nights of reading under covers.

Plan to combine the program with a short walk to nearby attractions: Lock 3 Park events, local coffee shops, and the Akron Art Museum. Parking is available in municipal lots and on-street spaces; check signage for time limits. Bring a lightweight jacket—the auditorium can run cool—and a charged phone for photos and notes. If you hope to have a signed memento, bring the specific books or prints you want autographed and a protective sleeve and a pen.

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