Join Orange County Library and celebrate Star Wars Day with a variety of Star Wars Events
- Alastair Mac
- 4 hours ago
- 5 min read
Enjoy several Star Wars events as Orange County Library countdowns to the Star Wars Day Celebrations on May 4.
May the 4th Be With You Orlando!
Whether you support the Empire, Rebel Alliance, Jedi or Sith, fans of all ages are invited to celebrate the Star Wars Universe with Orange County Library System!
Star Wars-themed events for all ages will be offered at the Melrose Center, including fiber arts, Makerspace and technology classes.
Then, visit the Orlando Public Library on Sunday, May 4th to celebrate Star Wars Day with a droid workshop for families and an intergalactic celebration for adults -costumes encouraged!
Registration is required for most events, so visit ocls.org/star-wars to sign-up today.
Wednesday April 30, 11 am
Orlando Public Library (Red Room – Second Floor)
Fill in a magic coloring page and watch your picture come to life. Learn about astronauts, rockets, aliens, UFOs and some much more.
Wednesday April 30, 3:30 pm
Orlando Public Library (Learning Cube – Second Floor)
Crochet cute amigurumi stuffed toys. Learn the basics of amigurumi, including crocheting 3D shapes in the round and embroidering facial features while we create “the child” from a far away galaxy.
Thursday May 1, 3:30 pm
Orlando Public Library (Purple Room – Second Floor)
In a galaxy far, far away, create a space theme fighter game where only few will survive, using Scratch programming.
ThursdayMay13:30pm
Orlando Public Library (Blue Room – Second Floor)
Use Adobe Photoshop to bring Library Mascots Squirt and Juicy to life! Learn how to work with Layers, Move and Transform Tools and much more!
Thursday May1, 4:30 pm
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Craft Studio)
Start celebrating Star Wars Day early by learning how to draw Baby Yoda. Recommended for families.
Friday May 2, 4 pm
Orlando Public Library (Learning Cube – Second Floor)
Build and program LEGO Rover with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
Friday May 2, 4:30 pm
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Craft Studio)
Get ready to celebrate May the Fourth by learning and playing Kessel Sabacc! Recommended for adults.
Saturday May 3, 10:30 am
Melrose Center (Melrose Classroom – Second Floor)
Harness the Force and learn to create Star Wars-inspired lightsabers in After Effects! This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the essentials, helping you make cinematic effects with ease.
Saturday May 3, 11 am
Orlando Public Library (Red Room – Second Floor)
Meet Sphero, the cute rolling robot. Use Sphero’s LED matrix to display animations and pictures, then code your robot to roll along paths and through mazes.
Saturday May 3, 11 am
Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)
Choose the light or dark side, and celebrate Star Wars Day by making your own collaged button and bookmark. Recommended for families.
Saturday May 3, 2 pm
Melrose Center (Melrose Rehearsal Space – Second Floor)
Explore creating Star Wars inspired sound effects for a sci-fi battle scene using household items and analog electronics. Recommended for ages 7-12.
Saturday May 3, 3:30 pm
Melrose Center (LED Wall – Second Floor)
Explore the groundbreaking special effects behind Star Wars! This class dives into the techniques used to bring the galaxy to life, revealing how iconic effects were achieved using practical methods.
Saturday May 3, 4 pm
Orlando Public Library (Red Room – Second Floor)
Fill in a magic coloring page and watch your picture come to life. Use an awesome app called Quiver to interact with the page and even play games using a smart device – that’s augmented reality!
Sunday May 4, 1:15 pm
Melrose Center (Makerspace – Second Floor)
WANTED: talented pilots who love wearing black, cramped spaces, and the Galactic Empire. Our TIE Fighter model is for you! This event is part of the May the 4th – Star Wars Day Celebration
Sunday May 4, 2:15 pm
Orlando Public Library (Papa Bear – First Floor)
The Resistance needs you! Help the rebels design, build, and test droids at our droid workshop! Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.
Sunday May 4, 3 pm
Melrose Center (Makerspace – Second Floor)
Create art pieces inspired by different iconic helmets from the world of Start Wars. Paint layers of a wooden cutout design and stack them to create a final piece that blends 2D and 3D art.
Sunday May 4, 3:30 pm
Orlando Public Library (Albertson Room – Third Floor)
Calling all Jedi, Sith, and galactic travelers! Join us on May the 4th for an epic gathering of fellow fans and fun! Ages 18+ Registration required. Costumes encouraged.
Monday May 5, 2:30 pm
Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores – Computer Classroom)
Feel the Force @ Fairview Shores! Make a cup cozy inspired by Yoda from Star Wars. Use intermediate crochet stitches, learn how to join parts and sew facial features. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Monday May 5, 4:30 pm
Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores – Meeting Room 1)
We need your help to solve the puzzles and escape the Empire’s evil trap! Feel the Force @ Fairview Shores. Recommended for families.
Tuesday May 6, 4:30 pm
Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores – Computer Classroom)
Shuffle up and join the Galactic Civil War! The Star Wars Deckbuilding Game is a thrilling 2 player game that pits the scrappy Rebellion against the crushing might of the Galactic Empire!
Tuesday May 6, 5 pm
In a library not so away, come and feel the force at Fairview Shores with Star Wars bingo. Recommended for families.
Tuesday May 6, 5:30 pm
Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores – Meeting Room 1)
Calling all Jedi and Sith to test your Star Wars knowledge. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Feel the Force at Fairview! Costumes are encouraged. Recommended for families.
Wednesday May 7, 11 am
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Meeting Room)
Calling all young Jedi! Join us on an adventure into the science of electricity. Recommended for children aged 6-12.
Saturday May 10, 1:30 pm
South Trail Branch (South Trail – Meeting Room 2)
In a library far, far away… Trivia Mania! Test your Star Wars knowledge with Kahoot! Bring your own device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) and join the fun! Recommended for families.
Monday June 2, 5 pm
Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)
Travel to a galaxy far, far away with some Star Wars trivia, an episode of Star Wars Rebels, and Mustafarian Mug Cakes! Recommended for ages 13 to 17.
Looking for more fun events and things to do in Central Florida? Check out our Events Guide.
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