COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML), in partnership with the 501st Legion – Ohio Garrison, will welcome Star Wars fans for a full day of costumed characters, props, droids, trivia, a Storytime and more from a galaxy far, far away. See below for a full schedule.
Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.
Main Library will be transformed into the city streets of Jedha and will include a swoop bike, a TIE fighter cockpit, a droid depot, a Jawa kitchen and a new educational display featuring the famed blue milk organized by the Tatooine Dairy Farms. Guests will meet costumed characters from another galaxy with plenty of photo opportunities for all.
“We know that not everyone can afford to travel to the Disney Star Wars theme parks in Orlando, Florida or Anaheim, California,” says 501st Legion member Tom Betti. “Our goal here is to bring the joy of Star Wars to kids and adults throughout Ohio with this free public event so they can feel that special movie magic right here in Columbus!”
The 501st Legion is an international Star Wars costuming club with over 14,000 active members in 69 countries and six continents. The organization is represented in Ohio by the Ohio Garrison (over 200 members) and central Ohio is represented by Arch City Squad (over 40 local members). One of the missions of the 501st Legion is supporting local communities and nonprofits through appearances at children’s hospitals, libraries, schools and more.
The day’s schedule includes:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Explore Your Favorite Star Wars Locations (Reading Room)
Grab your camera! The 501st Legion have taken over the Reading Room with recreated sets and props from Star Wars. Explore the streets of Jedha, step into a TIE fighter cockpit and test out a swoop bike. There will also be crafts, activities and Star Wars BINGO! All ages.
11 a.m. | Star Wars Storytime (Children’s Area)
Join us for stories from a faraway galaxy and meet our special guests! Ages 0-6.
12-1 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. | Build Your Own Lightsaber (Meeting Room 2B)
Build your own lightsaber powered by Kyber crystals from the Caves of Ilum. All ages.
4-5 p.m. | Star Wars Trivia (Meeting Room 2A)
Put your Star Wars knowledge to the test for your chance to win a prize! All ages.
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