News Release
Children Get a Head Start, Thanks to Moreno Valley Public Library
For immediate release: April 30, 2024
Celebrate Star Wars™ Read Day: Revenge of the Sith at Moreno Valley’s Iris Plaza Library, on Monday, May 6, 2024, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Star Wars™ fans of all ages are invited to show their Imperial or Rebel alliance with uniformed members of the Southern California Garrison of the 501st Legion, also known as Vader’s Fist. Participants will have a chance to learn more about the Star Wars universe through immersive activities and take photos with costumed characters. In addition, attendees will be able to engage in a variety of immersive activities including crafts, video games, engineering, and 3D printing.
For more information and resources, contact the Iris Plaza Library at 951.413.3671 or citylibrary@moval-library.org.
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About Moreno Valley Public Library
The fundamental goal of the Moreno Valley Public Library is to provide services that will contribute to the educational development and cultural vitality of Moreno Valley. Visitors to the Main Library (25480 Alessandro Blvd.), Iris Plaza Branch (16170 Perris Blvd. Suite C3), Moreno Valley Mall Branch (22500 Town Circle, Suite 2078) locations will find titles in both traditional and modern formats, public computers, WiFi, Veterans’ Resources Center, family-friendly special events and other free ongoing activities for all ages. The Library Commission, comprising seven members appointed by the City Council, advises and makes recommendations to the City Council on operations. Library services are operated under contract to Library Systems & Services, LLC. For more information, visit www.moval.org/mv-library.
About 501st Legion
The 501st Legion is an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating STAR WARS™ through the creation and use of quality costumes that portray the villainous, morally ambiguous, or non-partisan characters from the STAR WARS™ universe. The Legion promotes interest in STAR WARS™ and facilitates the use of these costumes for STAR WARS-related events as well as contributes to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work. For more information, visit https://www.501st.com/.