Get ready for a day of wizardry at the Central Library!
The Central Library will be transformed into Hogwarts for a magical Harry Potter Day. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever! Explore a brand new escape room, consult the enigmatic Professor Trelawney, and be sorted into your Hogwarts house by the iconic Sorting Hat. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet some of your favorite Harry Potter characters!
But the magic doesn’t stop there!
Learn about the wonders of science with the Science Chef, be amazed by the incredible illusions of Joey D the magician, and encounter fascinating creatures with Uncharted Wild. Whispering Willow Wild Care will also be on hand to introduce you to the enchanting world of owls.
For the shopaholic witches and wizards, a variety of vendors will offer Harry Potter merchandise. Bookworms can browse a selection of magical reads, and everyone can capture unforgettable memories at the selfie booth.
So, put on your favorite wizarding robes, grab your wands, and join us for a day of fun and enchantment! Keep an eye out for details about our upcoming Scavenger Hunt and exciting raffle prizes!
We can’t wait to see you there! All ages; no registration required.
Event Details
Join us at the Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library on Saturday, October 19, 2024 for our FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY’s HARRY POTTER DAY!
In our Diagon Alley will have wands, HP merchandise, sweets, and such from vendors such as:
- The Whitney Book Corner
- A Second Look Bookstore
- Junior Friends of the Library
- Rock On
- Sweet Daisy’s Cookies
- Yellow Brick Yarn
- Willow Tree Wisdom
- Turtle Treasures
- Mystical Botanica
Throughout the day we will have classes and programs* for every age group to enjoy:
- Let your inner Slytherin slither free during our UNCHARTED WILD animal show!
- Be amazed by the magic of the great and powerful JOEY D.!
- Blur the line between Magic and Science with Science Chef! Class 1 | Class 2*
- Create your own piece of HP-inspired artwork with Stained Heart Art! Class 1 | Class 2*
- Try your best to Escape from Azkaban in our Escape Room!
- Professor Trelawney will tell you your fortune… if you dare to know it!
- Find out which House of Hogwarts you belong in with our Sorting Hat!
- Finally we will have a Selfie Station available to take your picture as a memory of your magically exciting day!
*These classes/programs require registration. Please register for the class(es) you would like to attend in the Library Calendar entries for those classes.
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