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May 4th has come to be known as May The Fourth, as in "May the Force be with you," one of the most popular pop culture well wishes of the past few generations. The Science Fantasy saga Star Wars has influenced pop culture in innumerable ways, through novel-tie ins, television series, its iconic score, and the major motion picture series.
If you've never given Star Wars a chance, the library is a great place to start. If you've only seen the (culture-changing) films and series, the library is a great place to explore further. It's a vast universe and one that rewards finding (and revisiting) its greatest moments and obscurest bits of knowledge.
Join us for either of these upcoming Star Wars themed events at our libraries in celebration of Star Wars Day.
Baby Time: Star Wars Day at the Tower Road Branch
Sunday, May 4 at 12 p.m. in the Meeting Room (ages 0-3)
May the 4th: Crafts inspired by Star Wars at the Headquarters Library
Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. in Meeting Room A (ages 6-11)
- Star Wars Books
Thrawn: Treason by Timothy Zahn (Adult Fiction)
Grand Admiral Thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the Empire in this epic Star Wars novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. "If I were to serve the Empire, you would command my allegiance." Such was the promise Grand Admiral Thrawn made to Emperor Palpatine at their first meeting. Since then, Thrawn has been one of the Empire's most effective instruments, pursuing its enemies to the very edges of the known galaxy. But as keen a weapon as Thrawn has become, the Emperor dreams of something far more destructive. Now, as Thrawn's TIE defender program is halted in favor of Director Krennic's secret Death Star project, he realizes that the balance of power in the Empire is measured by more than just military acumen or tactical efficiency. Even the greatest intellect can hardly compete with the power to annihilate entire planets. As Thrawn works to secure his place in the Imperial hierarchy, his former protégé Eli Vanto returns with a dire warning about Thrawn's homeworld. Thrawn's mastery of strategy must guide him through an impossible choice: duty to the Chiss Ascendancy, or fealty to the Empire he has sworn to serve. Even if the right choice means committing treason.
The Star Wars Book by Pablo Hidalgo (Adult Non-Fiction)
Illustrated with movie stills and illuminating infographics, this book examines the central characters, conflicts, and technology of the Star Wars galaxy. When the first movie premiered in theaters in 1977, no one-- not even its creator, George Lucas-- could have predicted the success it has become. The movie reinvented the science fiction genre-- and changed the way movies are made. Hidalgo, Horton and Zehr illustrate how things fit together throughout the Star Wars saga, with timelines and topic boxes providing greater detail.
Star Wars: Ahsoka by E. K. Johnston (Young Adult Fiction)
Fans have long wondered what happened to Ahsoka after she left the Jedi Order near the end of the Clone Wars, and before she re-appeared as the mysterious Rebel operative Fulcrum in Rebels. Finally, her story will begin to be told. Following her experiences with the Jedi and the devastation of Order 66, Ahsoka is unsure she can be part of a larger whole ever again. But her desire to fight the evils of the Empire and protect those who need it will lead her right to Bail Organa, and the Rebel Alliance.
Star Wars: Death Star Battles by Simon Beecroft (Children's Beginner Books)
"That's no moon. It's a space station." The Death Star is one of the most feared weapons in the Empire's arsenal. Not only a weapon, the Death Star also houses Stormtroopers, Imperial Officers, and, of course, Darth Vader. Find out what it was like to live there and how the Death Star Was constructed and destroyed in Star Wars Readers Level 3: Inside the Death Star.
LEGO Star Wars: Awesome Vehicles by Simon Hugo (Children's Non-Fiction)
Which vehicle in the LEGO® Star Wars™ galaxy is the one for you? Join Poe Dameron, the best X-wing pilot in the Resistance, and look at 25 out-of-this-world vehicles, from Poe's zippy X-wing to the moon-sized Death Star. Peek inside an AT-AT and discover what it's really like to drive the Millennium Falcon. Get top tips from pilots, including Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. Check out driver reviews and find out what you need to know about taking the controls of a vehicle in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy. Let Poe show you each vehicle's amazing features and then decide which one you would like to take out for a test drive!
May the Force be with you this May 4th! Let us know how you are celebrating Star Wars Day by tagging the library on social media @alachualibrary.