The library kicked off the month-long celebration with lightsaber training led by Saber Guild Corellia, followed by an inflatable planetarium experience with Sky Safari.
A themed book display featuring familiar Star Wars characters added to the fun, inviting visitors to discover stories from a galaxy far, far away.
The celebration shares a name with Star Wars Reads Day, a national literacy event that began in 2012 as an initiative of Lucasfilm and its publishing partners. The first event, held October 6, 2012, brought activities to more than 1,200 bookstores and libraries across the United States. A year later, more than 2,000 events were planned worldwide, including at more than 600 public and school libraries.
Participating libraries receive a free kit of crafts, activity sheets and trivia, and events must be free to attend. In 2013, the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library hosted drop-in crafts and lightsaber training as part of the day.
By pairing books with hands-on activities, the celebration offered a playful way to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for reading.