Mark your calendars! Thirteen libraries will offer readers free comic books on Saturday, May 5 in celebration of the 11th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day. Library patrons showing their valid Hawaii State Public Library System card will receive a special free comic book, while supplies last. The Friends of the Library of Hawaii is the overall sponsor of this year's event; co-sponsors are Jelly's the Original and Collector Maniacs.
* 501st Legion Pacific Outpost (Star Wars "bad guys") – 10 a.m. to noon at Aiea Public Library and Waimanalo Public & School Library; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Kailua Public Library and Mililani Public Library.
* Rebel Legion Hawaii (Star Wars "good guys") – 10 a.m. to noon at Kapolei Public Library; 2 pm. to 4 p.m. at Liliha Public Library and McCully-Moiliili Public Library.
* Oahu FanForce (various Star Wars characters) – 10 a.m. to noon at Aina Haina Public Library.
Last year, a total of 1,766 people received a free comic book at participating libraries and 729 people stood in line for photo opportunities with the costumed characters.
Please visit www.librarieshawaii.org or call the hosting libraries for more information.