July 2007   Go to Calendar Home Page

Hurrah for Harry!
Magic is in the air this July. Get ready to board the Hogwarts Express one last time for another fantastical adventure with Harry Potter. The seventh and final book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released on July 21. Your little wizards can see Potter and friends on the big screen with the release of the newest movie, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” hitting theaters on July 11.

Barnes & Noble and Borders stores nationwide will be celebrating the release of the final Harry Potter book with free events in July. For event details or to find a bookstore in your area, visit www.barnesandnoble.com and www.borders.com.

Kennesaw Library. Book Discussion Group. July 5. 2 p.m. Ages 12-17. Discuss Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and bring your theories about the final book. Registration required. Free. 2250 Lewis St., Kennesaw. 770-528-2529.

Covington Library. Harry Potter Movie Viewing. July 6. 1-4 p.m. Goblet of Fire. Popcorn, drinks and treats provided. Registration required 30 minutes before movie. Free. 3500 Covington Hwy., Decatur. 404-508-7180.

Cartersville Library. Movie Matinee. July 9. 2-4:45 p.m. Watch “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”. Free. 429 W. Main St., Cartersville. 770-382-4203, ext. 136.

Central Library. July 11. 3 p.m. Ages 12-17. Watch “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” Free. 266 Roswell St., Marietta. 770-528-2320.

Cartersville Library. Hogwarts Intramurals. July 13. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Compete with your house and individually in wizard duels, Quidditch and other Harry Potter themed activities. Registration required. Free. 429 W. Main St., Cartersville. 770-382-4203, ext. 136.

Covington Library. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Preview Celebration. July 13. 1-3 p.m. Meet some of the animals featured in the Harry Potter books, then participate in a trivia contest for a chance to win a copy of the latest book. Free. 3500 Covington Hwy., Decatur. 404-508-7180.

R.T. Jones Memorial Library. July 16. 6:30 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Board the Hogwarts Express and join in the fun with Gryffindor games, treats and prizes for the best costume. Registration opens July 3. Free. 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy., Canton. 770-479-3090.

Flat Shoals Library. Harry Potter Movie Marathon. July 16-18. 3-7 p.m. Enjoy watching the first three Harry Potter films. Afterwards, test your knowledge with trivia questions for a chance to win prizes. July 16: Sorcerer’s Stone; July 17: Chamber of Secrets; July 18: Prisoner of Azkaban. Free. 4022 Flat Shoals Pkwy., Decatur. 404-244-4370.

Spruill Oaks Regional Library. Harry Potter Movie Festival. July 16-18. 1-3 p.m. July 16: The Sorcerer’s Stone; July 17: Chamber of Secrets; July 18: Prisoner of Azkaban. Free. 9560 Spruill Rd., Alpharetta. 770-360-8820.

Lovejoy Branch Library. Harry Potter Film Festival. July 16-19. noon-3 p.m. Come watch all of the Harry Potter movies during this week-long event. July 16: The Sorcerer’s Stone; July 17: Chamber of Secrets; July 18: Prisoner of Azkaban; July 19: Goblet of Fire. Free. 1721 McDonough Rd., Hampton. 770-472-8129.

Gritters Library. Reading Takes Us To Hogwarts. July 17. 2 p.m. Ages 12-17; July 19. 3 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Sit with your house and enjoy wand making, fortune telling, trivia and giveaways. Plus, walk around in the Cloak of Invisibility or disguise yourself at the Transformation Lab. Free. 880 Shaw Park Rd., Marietta. 770-528-2524.

McDonough Public Library. Harry Potter Party. July 19. 2-4 p.m. Games, trivia, refreshments and more. Free. 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd., McDonough. 770-954-2806.

Decatur Library. July 20. 3-4:30 p.m. Ages 8-15. Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character for a costume fashion show and enjoy treats, crafts and magic tricks. Free. 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-370-3070.

Bound To Be Read Books. July 20. 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Stories, games, crafts, food, a magic show and more. Registration required. Free. 481-B Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-522-0877.

Yawn’s Books. July 20. 11 p.m. Enjoy games, prizes, refreshments and a costume contest. Books go on sale at midnight. Reserve space by July 13. Free. 210 E. Main St., Canton. 678-880-1922.

Little Shop of Stories. Harry Potter Party. July 20. 10 p.m. A magical night of games, music, giveaways, a surprise guest and more. Make potions and visit the Trick Shop. Books go on sale at 12:01 a.m. Pre-purchase of book seven required for entry. 515 N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-373-6300.

Decatur Library. Harry Potter Read In. July 21. Saturdays. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages 10-15. Bring your own book for a reading of the first two chapters of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Breakfast provided. Free. 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-370-3070.

Fayette County Library. Harry Potter Book Release Party. July 21. 2 p.m. Come dressed in costume and enjoy games, prizes, trivia, refreshments and a discussion about the new book. Free. 1821 Heritage Park Way, Fayetteville. 770-461-8841, ext. 5328.

Ocee Regional Library. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Release Party. July 21. 2-3 p.m. Ages 8 and up. Play games, see a magic show and enter a drawing to be the first to check out the new book. Free. 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Alpharetta. 770-360-8897, ext. 240.

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