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The Newport Beach Public Library is the cultural heart of the community, serving more than one million patrons each year. We are an essential provider of books, information, and technology, through the Central Library and our three branches: Mariners, Balboa, and Corona del Mar.

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Star Wars Digital Saturday

 

Digital forces unite for a day of Star Wars family fun and technology with crafts, games, Saber Guild demo and more.

Learn about the free digital resources available for adults, teens, and kids through demonstrations on downloading eBooks and eAudio, streaming video, special apps, Tech Toys and the Library’s Media and Sound Labs.

 

STAR WARS FANS: Have your photo taken with members of the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion and Saber Guild!

Find out about the Library’s Star Wars collection of books, eBooks, DVDs, CDs, streaming video documentaries, and more!

 

Remember: Your focus determines your reality!

Schedule of EventsStar Wars Digital Saturday logo

10 am      Intro to eBranch, Media Lab Conference Room

                 Saber Guild Demonstration, Friends Room

10:30 am   Family Storytime, Children’s Room

11 am      Intro to Books & eAudio, Media Lab Conf Room

                 Media Lab Conference Room

                 Saber Guild Demonstration, Friends Room

                 Teen/Adult Crafts and Games, Sword Room

                 Kids Lego Building, Storytime Room

                 Kids Crafts and Games, Children’s Room

12 pm      Intro to Streaming Video, Media Lab Conf Room

                 Star Wars Bingo, Friends Room

                 Teen/Adult Crafts and Games, Sword Room

                 Kids Lego Building, Storytime Room

                 Kids Crafts and Games, Children’s Room

1 pm        Family Library Apps, Media Lab Conf Room

                 Teen/Adult Crafts and Games, Sword Room

                 Kids Lego Building, Storytime Room

                 Kids Crafts and Games, Children’s Room

2 pm        Jedi Training for Kids, Children’s Room

 

Art Exhibit:  Digital Photography by Iriet Peshkess

 Lots of fun & prizes!

Register to win an iPad from Axis 360!

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