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May the fourth be with you! Help BCLS celebrate the galaxy far, far away by checking out some of our Star Wars material. Whether you are an experienced Sith lord or a new Jedi padawan, we’ve got all the Star Wars you can handle!

Films: Where it all began!
Star Wars can be a bit confusing because the first Star Wars movie (1977) is actually the fourth episode in the Star Wars mythos. Have no fear, we’ll break it down!

For new viewers, we suggest watching the films in theatrical release order.

  • Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
  • Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
  • Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
  • Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
  • Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
  • Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
  • Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
  • Rogue One (optional)
  • Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
  • Solo (optional)
  • Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

Experienced Star Wars fans can watch the films in episode order/ chronological order. (Watching the films in this order will spoil certain plot details.)

  • Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
  • Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
  • Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
  • Solo (optional)
  • Rogue One (optional)
  • Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
  • Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
  • Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
  • Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
  • Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
  • Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

A young Jedi enjoys a juice while experiencing turbulace.For super fans of Star Wars, we recommend checking out Disney's Narrative Timeline, which includes the television shows!

  • Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
  • Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film)
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars
  • Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
  • Solo
  • Star Wars: Rebels
  • Rogue One
  • Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
  • Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
  • Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
  • The Mandalorian
  • Star Wars: Resistance
  • Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
  • Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
  • Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

We have plenty of great books for every age that explore the Star Wars universe, it's characters, technology and more.

Easy Fiction, Easy Reader and Board Books
Consists of board books, easy readers and picture books, great for the youngest fans!

Juvenile and Teen Fiction
For young readers ready for the next challenge, these books expand the stories told by the films, perfect for an emerging super fan!

Adult and Young Adult
Ready for a deep dive into the Star Wars lore? Then pick up these books to gain the knowledge required for true mastery of the force!

Perhaps you’re seeking a more interactive Star Wars experience? Well then, check out some Star Wars video games! Here are our recommendations:

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Single Player)
Take up the lightsaber as one of the few remaining Jedi in the galaxy after Order 66. For fans of exploration and combat focused games.

Star Wars Battlefront II (Multiplayer)
Ever wonder what it would be like to be in a pitched Star Wars battle? Whether you choose the light side or the dark, you will have many gameplay options from your standard assault Imperial Stormtrooper, specialized Rebel Commandos or even Darth Vader. Lead your troops to victory in this online multiplayer game.

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