Sterling Heights Public Library Star Wars Day, June 19, 2010

Our third annual Star Wars Day on June 19 was a huge success, drawing around 800 happy visitors who posed for photos with characters (members of the 501st and Rebel Legions); shot stormtroopers and Ewok targets at Nerf blaster ranges; and made Star Wars crafts. Displays of costume props and vintage Star Wars toys drew lots of interest as well.

A pair of stormtroopers struck an action pose
for a young visitor.

Big and little Vaders were attended by an Imperial Officer.

R2 had a starstruck fan.

Han Solo seemed to have shrunk in this photo with his friend, Chewbacca.

Big and little guys liked the stormtroopers.

An Admiral Ackbar paper bag puppet shouted, "It's a trap!"

A gallant stormtrooper volunteered for live blaster range duty.

Jedi Padawans posed with their lightsabers.

Vintage Star Wars toys in the display case drew fans of all ages.

A new generation was still captivated by the Star Wars story.

The Youth Services desk had a new librarian for the day,
a Tusken Raider visiting from Tatooine.

Chewbacca found a book he liked with the help
of a friendly children's librarian.

Darth Vader read a helpful library book,
while his Imperial Officer looked on.

Keep watching the library's web page for details on special pictures to appear on the official Star Wars website, and to download digitally altered lightsaber effect group photos!