STAR WARS DAY AT THE LIBRARY

Demetrius Felix, Tyler McKenzie, with the Mandalorian and Michael Morgan as Obi Wan instructing young Jedis on their training.

Story & Photos By LINDA ANN McDONALD Sun Correspondent
 
On Saturday, April 29, the Wakulla County Public Library was transformed into a Star Wars fan-based walk- through experience which provided out of this galaxy fun for both children and adults.
Each guest at the event was equipped with a Galactic Passport and a Mission to create a Grogu sidekick and deliver him safely to Jedi Training. Successful completion of six separate stations within the library earned the passport-holder a stamp for each stop.
Activities at the stations included creating and feeding a Grogu, crawling through escape tunnels, a Kessel Run to escape the Empire’s remaining forces, Star Wars trivia, escaping Sarlacc tentacles while avoiding laser lights, lava fields and thermal detonators. Decoding a message or puzzle completed the Jedi Training.
Battling storm troopers, themed snacks at the Friends of the Library Cantina and Star Wars costumes were also included in the fun. Music from the Star Wars films played throughout the library and characters such as the Mandalorian, Hans Solo and Princess Leia, and Darth Vader – to name a few – were present to meet and take pictures.
Liron Sahar, a volunteer at the event said, “It is a great turn out and I am glad the rain did not stop folks from coming.”
Mikey Willkins, a youth visitor to the event said, “The obstacle course was adventurous, and I had a lot of fun.”
Marquette Cowley of Wakulla County Public Library said, “This is totally awesome.”
Read Like a Hero Foundation was promoted at the event.