It might be hard to believe, but being a Star Wars aficionado can actually earn you enough money to pay off your student loans, buy a wedding ring and pay for the wedding itself.

At least it worked for Peter Struzziero.

The Belmont Public Library Director has traveled to 200 libraries since 2009 to share his love of Star Wars, and he made a visit to Plumb Library on Saturday as part of the summer-long super hero themed reading program.

The Rochester Lions Club sponsored the event, held in the nearby hall of the Rochester Congregational Church.

Struzziero said his love of Star Wars began "from the womb," and he started visiting libraries with a history lesson and related videos and games to earn a little extra money as well as to connect the movies to books.

Armed with a large stuffed Ewok and several plastic bins full of Star Wars figurines, Struzziero said his wife isn't opposed to his love of the movies and the books, but the figurines generally stay in the box at home.

"This is a chance to get it all out," he said.

Several kids showed up to the event dressed in costume, and of course, the light sabers were quickly called to action.

As young Star Wars fans held an impromptu battle before the program began, they also talked about their love of the movies.

"We watched all of them more than three times," said Bridget Farias. "It's basically sci-fi and that's what we like. We were kind of just born into it."

Although many of the kids knew a lot about Star Wars, none could beat Struzziero, who gave them a rundown of all six videos as well as some characters who only appear in books.

He also provided some insight into the movies, including "Return of the Jedi." While many think the title refers to Luke Skywalker, it is actually about his father who saves the day.

"The true hero is Darth Vader," he said.

Though he didn't offer predictions as to the content of the next film coming out in December, Struzziero said he hopes characters like Mara Jade, found only in books, will someday appear on the screen.

"We'll have to wait and see," he said.

For information on other summer reading events, visit Plumblibrary.com.