Showing posts with label Star Wars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Star Wars. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

May the 4th Be With You!



One of the greatest antagonists in all of fi ction rises again! Fresh from a stinging defeat at the hands of the Rebel Alliance, Darth Vader must reassert the Empire's iron grip on the galaxy. But will his personal desire for vengeance against the young Jedi who destroyed the Death Star distract from Vader's duty to the Emperor? As a fateful quest begins, the Dark Lord of the Sith will face fresh threats to his power. And, as other villains old and new play their part - from Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt to diabolical debutante Aphra and the killer droids Triple-Zero and BeeTee - will Vader's Imperial march continue, or will his schemes prove his undoing?

When Princess Leia Organa was captured by the Empire, she never betrayed her convictions - even after the complete destruction of her home world, Alderaan. When her rescue came, Leia grabbed a blaster and joined the fight, escaping back to the Rebel Alliance and helping strike the biggest blow against the Empire - the destruction of the Death Star! But in the aftermath of that victory, the question remains...what is a princess without a world? As Leia comes to grips with her loss, a new mission leads her to the underground world of Sullust. The Empire is rounding up fugitive Alderaanians, and that doesn't sit well with their Princess! But what can one woman do against the Galactic Empire? They're about to find out! Join the galaxy's toughest Princess on a quest to save her people and rebuild her life!


You know him...you love him...now, join him for his biggest caper as master of charm Lando Calrissian gets his very own book! Before he joined the rebellion, before he ran Cloud City, Lando made his way in the galaxy getting by on some swindles, some swagger, and a smile. Lobot at his side, Lando has a plan to steal a very valuable ship...but has he bitten off more than he can chew? 

Luke Skywalker and the ragtag rebels opposing the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory so far — the destruction of the massive Death Star. But the Empire’s not toppled yet! Join Luke, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2 and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they fight for freedom against Darth Vader and his evil master, the Emperor! But when a Rebel assault goes wrong, Han and Leia must think fast to make their escape — while Luke comes face-to-face with Darth Vader! In the explosive aftermath, a humbled Luke returns to Tatooine to learn more about his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Meanwhile, Leia and Han undertake a vital — and dangerous — secret mission. But can they succeed without Luke? Plus: the menace of Boba Fett!


Injustice reigns on Tatooine as villainous scum run rampant. Will Ben Kenobi risk revealing himself to do what's right? Then, Luke continues his quest to learn about the Jedi by heading for the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Plus: Han & Leia are confronted by an unexpected foe from Han's past!


Wednesday, May 29, 2019

It's Time To Kick-Off Our Summer Library Program!


Join us on Saturday, June 1 for a Science Fiction Mini-Con to kick-off our Summer Library Program - 'A Universe of Stories'.  There are lots of activities - take a look at our scheduled events!

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Scifi Tech Trivia
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Intergalactic Playground
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pool Noodle Light Saber
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Table Top Games
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Origami Yoda
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Challenge

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And that's just the beginning - the following activities are also coming up in June :

Monday, June 3, 10 AM - Noon - Explore!  Space TV Marathon (ages 3-8)

Wednesday, June 5, 1 PM-4 PM - Star Wars Clone Wars/Rebels (ages 8+)

Thursday, June 6, 4:40 PM - 6:30 PM - Glenn Payne Presents Earthrise (ages 16+)

Tuesday, June 11, 1 PM - 2 PM - Sensory Space Station (Special needs, all ages)

Thursday, June 13, 1 PM - 2 PM - Sensory Space Station (Special needs, all ages)

Tuesday, June 18, 1 PM - 2 PM - Hour of Code, Star Wars : Create a Galaxy/Drag & Drop (ages 6+)

Thursday, June 20, 1 PM - 2 PM - Hour of Code, Star Wars : Create a Galaxy/Java Script (ages 11+)

Monday, June 24, 10 AM - Noon - Movie Event (Rated PG)

Thursday, June 27, 1 PM - 3 PM - Movie Event (Rated PG)

And there's more to come in July!  Don't miss out!




Wednesday, April 26, 2017

New Biographies for Movie Fans!

For movie fans, new biographies of two of the most influential and successful directors in recent years.

George Lucas : A Life by Brian Jay Jones

On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored-and successful-movie franchises of all time.

If Star Wars wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. His innovation and ambition forged Pixar and Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX sound.

With interviews from Lucas's colleagues and competitors, Brian Jones offers tantalizing glimpses into his life. 


Steven Spielberg : A Life in Films by Molly Haskell

“Everything about me is in my films,” Steven Spielberg has said. Taking this as a key to understanding the hugely successful moviemaker, Molly Haskell explores the full range of Spielberg’s works for the light they shine upon the man himself. Through such powerhouse hits as Close Encounters of the Third KindE.T., Jurassic Park, and Indiana Jones, to lesser-known masterworks like A.I. and Empire of the Sun, to the haunting Schindler’s List, Haskell shows how Spielberg’s uniquely evocative filmmaking and story-telling reveal the many ways in which his life, work, and times are entwined.