Children and their families will celebrate reading and Star Wars during a free event at University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100, on Friday, Oct. 4, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Ages 3 and up are invited to join other Star Wars fans for games and activities celebrating Star Wars and a love of reading. Costumes are encouraged. Star Wars Reads Day is an international event that celebrates reading and Star Wars. More than 1,200 schools, libraries and bookstores across America held Star Wars Reads Day events in 2012.