Spell-binding event to celebrate Harry Potter

A colourful themed event to celebrate the magic of Harry Potter has been organised by Hamilton Central Library.

With the launch of J K Rowling’s new book The Cursed Child, the Central Library team was keen to embrace the hype and find a way to celebrate – without having to wait for International Harry Potter Book Night on February 2 2017.

Even before the new book was published, Harry Potter has always been very popular says Children’s and Teens’ Librarian Su Bradburn.

“As the train for Hogwarts leaves platform 9 and ¾ on 1 September for the start of the school year, we thought the date was fitting.”

Upon arrival fans will be sorted into one of the four Hogwarts houses and given the chance to earn points through various activities. Wizards from the winning house will be awarded a spot in a special wand making workshop, which will be held at a later date.

To earn points fans will test their knowledge in a quiz, hunt Diagon Alley and participate in a potion writing class.

The event gives fans the opportunity to celebrate their love for Harry Potter and discover more about the wizarding world says Su.

“We’re looking forward to meeting Hamilton Harry Potter fans to celebrate J K Rowling’s stories and pass the magic on to the next generation of readers.”

This free event is taking place on Thursday 1 September, from 4pm to 6pm, level one, Hamilton Central Library. Fans aged 10-16 can register for the event online at hamiltonlibraries.co.nz, spaces are limited.

Accept this as your official invitation to join the fun, parents welcome and dress ups encouraged.