Celebrates Books, Release of Last Movie
Harry Potter Week is July 10 – 16 at the Peoria Public Library. The week is full of exciting events and activities for all ages including the following:
· Horcrux Hunt: Throughout Harry Potter Week, Peoria Public Library website visitors can spot Voldemort’s seven Horcruxes hidden throughout the website. Find all seven Horcruxes and visit your nearest library to claim a prize! All ages welcome. Free. For more information, call 497-2143.
· A Harry Potter “Look-A-Like” Contest will be held throughout the entire month of July. If you think you look like any Harry Potter character (or if your pet looks like a Harry Potter animal), turn in your picture for a chance to win a prize. Submit photos to NenaBurbank@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us. Winners of the contest will be selected at the end of the month and will be notified by August 3. All ages welcome. Free. For more information, call 497-2143.
· Harry Potter Wand Craft: Monday, July 11, go to the North Branch from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to make your own wand! All materials will be provided. All ages welcome. Free. For more information, call 497-2100.
· “Families and Fandom”: Tuesday, July 12, at the Lakeview Branch from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., join the mother-daughter team of Linda and Amber Lowery as they discuss creative ways to get your children interested in reading through the world of Harry Potter. They will share stories of their own experience starting and maintaining a Harry Potter book club for a diverse group of people. All ages welcome. Free. For more information, call 497-2000.
· Golden Snitch Day: Wednesday, July 13, go to any library location and use your OWN library card to check out one item and you will be entered for a chance to win your own PPL Golden Snitch! Winners will be drawn July 15 and notified by July 18. For children ages 5-13. Free. For more information, call 497-2143.
· Harry Potter Movie Showing: Thursday, July 14, go to Main Branch at 3:00 p.m. to view “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1” before the premiere of Part 2 on July 15. Attendees will be entered into a prize drawing. Refreshments will be provided. All ages welcome. Free. For more information, call 497-2000.
· Harry Potter Dress-Up Day: Friday, July 15, dress up as your favorite Harry Potter character and come to the library to join other readers, as well as staff, to support Harry Potter series! All ages welcome. Free. For more information, call 497-2143.
· Harry Potter Final Movie Discussion: Saturday, July 16, drop in between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., and chat at the Leaky Cauldron with resident Harry Potter expert Amber Lowery as she leads a discussion on the final installment of the Harry Potter series. Discussion is particularly for those who see the premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” which opens July 15. All ages welcome. Free. For more information, call 497-2143.