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June 27, 2007

Quicker than Quidditch

Who will live and who will die? On July 21st, 2007, we'll know. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is released on July 21st. Are you prepared? How many Harrys have you read? Reread? Read more than 5 times?

We cordially invite you to join these Harry Potter events at the Library.

Harry Potter 101
Tuesday, July 17 or Wednesday, July 18 from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Grades 3 to 6
A Harry Potter game night where children will get a chance to take their O.W.L.s (Ordinary Wizarding Levels) and win prizes.
Register at 655-1234 x117

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie showing
Thursday, July 19 at 4:30 p.m.
Ages 13 and up; younger children may attend if a parent accompanies them and remains in the building. Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images. 157 minutes. Free tickets distributed 15 minutes before theshowing.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Midnight Launch
Friday, July 20 at 11:45 p.m. to Saturday, July 21 at 1 a.m.
Every child to be accompanied by an adult
Count down to the arrival of the final Harry Potter book with us. Want to purchase a copy from Barretts that night? Call us to be added to the list. Want to reserve a Library copy? We can do that as well. Patrons with available library reserves may pick up their copies at the midnight launch or during regular library hours beginning Saturday, July 21. All purchase pre-orders that are not picked up that night will be returned to Barrett Bookstore.

Harry Potter VII Fanatics Bookgroup
Grades 4 and up
Friday, July 27 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Calling Harry Potter crazed readers! For all fans who have completed the final book in less than a week. Register at 655-1234 x117.

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Teen Scrapbooking

Do paper, scissors, and glue make your memories shine?

Sign up for our Teen scrapbooking workshop on Wednesday, July 11th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It's for teens entering grades 6 and up. The book and materials will be provided. Students will be called prior to the class regarding the types of photos to bring.

Register at 655-1234 x117.

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Harry Potter Volunteers

Help with Harry Potter! Teens are needed for the following volunteer opportunities.

Harry Potter Decorations
Thursday, July 5 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Grades 6 and up
We'll be painting and cutting decorations for the Harry Potter book launch. Dress accordingly.
Call 655-1234 x117 to sign up.

Harry Potter 101
Tuesday, July 17 and/or Wednesday, July 18 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 7 and up (You'll need to be responsible and focused)
Celebrate the final Harry Potter book as a trivia contest volunteer! Teens will assist with decoration set up, and will help run the game. Costumes encouraged but not required. Call 655-1234 x117 to volunteer.

Refer to the teen website for a description of our summer opportunities for teen volunteers.

Thanks in advance. We look forward to seeing many of you as our summer helpers.

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June 24, 2007

Remember to Read and Post!

Just your weekly reminder - read books this summer (Like this one! Alabama Moon by Watt Key - Think My Side of the Mountain meets John Grisham). Log in to our summer reading program, and post your titles for chances to win $25 gift cards to local businesses. Do that at our teen website. I may also be pulling some stellar book descriptions from summer reading to post here on the blog, so yank out all the stops in your descriptions. We're dying to hear Your opinions about teen books.

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June 18, 2007

Teen Summer Reading

If you read during the summer (and we know you do!) then you'll want to sign up for our Teen Summer Reading Club .

Use your library card to sign up on our teen website, and log in the books you've read or listened to. Each week you'll be entered to win a $25 gift card to a local or online store. Read or listen to 5 books by the end of the summer, and you'll be entered to win a $200 gift card.

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