Harry Potter Mania Hits Arlington
With Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in theaters and the release of the last book in the Harry Potter series just days away, Harry Potter mania is here! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows hits the shelves on July 21 and many local bookstores, and even the Arlington Public Library, are having parties to celebrate. Barnes & Noble, Borders and Waldenbooks will stay open late on Friday night, July 20 and begin selling the book at the stroke of midnight. Here’s a list of some of the local events:
Waldenbooks, 3811 S. Cooper inside the Parks Mall, 9:30 pm
Borders, 4000 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 9:30 pm
Both Borders & Waldenbooks will host a Grand Hallows Ball. Activities will include the Potter spelling bee, the Great Snape Debate and the crowning of a king and queen of the ball. Prizes will be given out through the evening, including a chance to be first in line to buy the book at midnight.
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Barnes & Noble, 3909 S. Cooper, 7:00 pm
Will include a performance by wizard rock band the Owl Post, Polaroid photos, frame decorating, magic wand making, sorting, Harry Potter glasses decoration.
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Barnes & Noble, 934 E. Copeland, 9:00 pm
Fans will enjoy trivia and art contests, a Forbidden Forest photo opportunity and media tent with Wii Harry Potter games.
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George W. Hawkes Central Library, 101 E. AbramSt., 3-5pm
If you don’t want to stay up late, this is the party for you. The Library will host Potter Mania on Friday afternoon. There will be puzzles and games to test your knowledge of all things Harry, Hogwarts trivia contests and craft activities. Come dressed as your favorite character to participate in the costume contest! Potter fans ages 6-17 are welcome to attend. No advance registration is necessary.
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Wal-Mart, 930 N. Walnut Creek, Mansfield - 8:00pm
Trivia challenges, Exclusive keepsakes, Costume contests in select stores. Wristbands will hold your place in line while you participate in events.
For all the latest Harry Potter information, check out the Hogwarts Herald.
Photo above: 2 young fans dressed up as Harry Potter for the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
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July 18th, 2007 at 9:10 am
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July 19th, 2007 at 12:19 am
Hey, Debbie!
Just a quick note to tell ya how much I really dig your site! I’ve been through your town a few times, and it’s friendly — and (almost) armadillo-less!
Now … about HP: J K Rowling’s done something that FEW modern “juvie” writers have done, and that’s give the kids a POSITIVE! They actually LEARN from Potter’s adventures — it’s even taught in SCHOOLS around these parts!
When I get a few minutes, I wanna read as many of your posts as possible! The ones I’ve gone over SO far are great …
Keep up the fab work!
RELIC/Chuck
July 19th, 2007 at 7:53 am
Thanks Chuck! Any friend of the Monkees is a friend of mine.
Harry Potter is big in my house and I’m thrilled that it has encouraged so many kids, including my own, to read.