October is Star Wars Reads Month and Augusta Libraries are Getting in on the Fun!

Back for the 12^th year, it is Star Wars Reads Month! Which is a celebration of reading and the galaxy that starts October 1 till October 31.

This initiative was launched back in 2012 by George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars franchise. The goal of the initiative was to engage students in the importance of reading by using Star Wars as a spark. Today there are hundreds of Star Wars Reads events that take place around the Country and Augusta is one of them!

Augusta Richmond County Public Library System has events planned for the entire month of October for Star Wars Reads through each library in the county.

All month long October 1 – 31 there will be a Star Wars Reads Silent Auction going on. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the library's Star War Reads activities. Bids can be made online at here and payments will be due after the auction closes on October 31.

Operation Supernova Escape Room

Wednesday, October 11 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. (teens 12-17 only)
Thursday, October 12 2:30 pm – 7 p.m. (family/all ages)

It's time to put your skills to the test! Save the galaxy by figuring out the hidden blueprints. Register online at here or call Erin Prentiss at 706-821-2612.

Star Wars Reads Game Day

Saturday, October 14, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
It's Game Day! At this event, you will enjoy Star Wars-themed board games and video games.

Cooking for Wookies

Tuesday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m

What's a fun-filled month without cooking? Learn to make Star Wars-themed party snacks. Register online at here or by calling Erin Prentiss at 706-821-2612.

Star Wars Reads Celebration

Saturday, October 21, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Ready for the big celebration? special guest, Adam Rex , author/illustrator of Are You Scared, Darth Vader? will be in the building! There will also be games, prizes, giveaways, and more.

And the events don’t just stop there! For the full schedule of events and locations at other libraries around Richmond County, click here.