In “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith,” it was Count Dooku who said, “I sense great fear in you, Skywalker. You have hate. You have anger. But you don’t use them because you love reading.”

OK. So Count Dooku didn’t actually say Skywalker loved reading. But it couldn’t have hurt his chances against the Dark Side.

What is assured is reading can help local kids meet a Stormtrooper and who knows what other character from the iconic films when Star Wars Reading Day docks at the JFK Library in downtown Vallejo on Saturday at 11 a.m.

Though other Solano County library branches have hosted similar-themed events, it’s the first time JFK in Vallejo’s offering a reading event from a galaxy far beyond.

At the Fairfield Civic Center library, about 150 people attending a Star Wars event last year with some 10 percent showing up in costume, said Natasha North, a 13-year Solano County librarian.

North said the prospects are good that JFK can pack the room with kids and grown-ups attired in R2-D2, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and Annakin costumes.

“We are very excited,” North said, adding that it’s likely Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper show up at the event, compliments of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars costuming organization.

At the JFK gathering, “families will enjoy an introductory story before having a chance to explore various stations in our ‘galaxy,’” North said. “This includes trivia, a ‘firefight’ toss-the-ball game, crafts, Star Wars characters and a chance to win free children’s books.”

The library is “especially excited” about the Star Wars characters appearing.

Star Wars endures, said North, “for many reasons, including iconic heroes and villains as well as funny and likeable robots such as R2-D2 and C3PO.”

Also, added North, “the epic story arc with underdogs fighting for what’s right has timeless appeal. The Star Wars universe is participatory and the fans are welcoming. Dressing up as a favorite character is entertaining. It’s rewarding to put your time and effort into such a beloved universe.”

Other upcoming JFK events include International Ivy + Bean Day for the fans of books by Annie Barrows and, on Nov. 18, it’s hands-on science day.

Star Wars Reads Day is Saturday, 11 a.m., JFK Library, 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo. Costumes encouraged. Ages 5 and older. For information, call 1-866-57 ASK US or visit solanolibrary.com.