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Star Wars Day: The Library Strikes Back (VR & AR demos!) - Calgary

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On Saturday, December 2, three Calgary Public Library locations will be transformed for Star Wars Day: The Library Strikes Back.

This fun one-day event — a free all-ages celebration of all things Star Wars — is your chance to celebrate the upcoming launch of the movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Come complete with costume because family-friendly cosplay is strongly encouraged!  

Whether you choose the dark side or the light, the Library will have fun activities for all Star Wars fans:

  • Explore craft stations to create a Star Wars snowflake, build a papercraft porg, or colour an ewok ornament;
  • Pose for a picture with the stormtroopers of the 501st Legion;
  • Meet a life-size R2-D2 at the following times and locations
    • 12-12:30 pm at Saddletowne Library
    • 1:30-2 pm at Central Library
    • 3-3:30 pm at Shawnessy Library
  • Learn to program mini versions of the movie droids: R2-D2, BB-8, R2-Q5, and BB-9E;
  • Discover our awesome Star Wars collections including books, graphic novels, and movies;
  • Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality demonstrations hosted by VizworX and the VR/AR Association.
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