‘Star Wars Reads Day’ at Library Oct. 6

       The Coeur d’Alene Public Library will celebrate reading and all things Star Wars with “Star Wars Reads Day,” Saturday, Oct. 6, 1-3 p.m.

The day will include games, crafts, displays, refreshments, and a free screening of the film “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on the big screen in the library Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave.

The computer-generated movie was produced in 2008 as an introduction to the television series of the same name.  Directed by Dave Filoni, the movie is narrated by Tom Kane and also features the voice talents of Matt Lanter, James Arnold, Taylor Ashley, Eckstein Dee, Bradley Baker, Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, and Anthony Daniels. It’s rated PG and has a running time of 98 minutes.

The “Star Wars” franchise began in 1977 with release of the movie “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,” and has since spawned numerous multi-media products including a series of popular sci-fi books and graphic novels.

Children under 6 visiting the library need to be supervised by an adult or a person who is at least 14 even during programs. Children ages 6-9 should be accompanied by someone who is at least 14 who will remain in the building.

Patrons who need accommodation to participate in library programs or services are asked to contact the staff prior to the activity by calling 208-769-2315. For more library information visit cdalibrary.org. The library is a department of the City of Coeur d’Alene and a member of the Cooperative Information Network,  cinlibraries.org. Library Director, Bette Ammon. Library hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m./Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m./Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. For regular updates follow the library on Facebook and Twitter.