Library to host Harry Potter Party
 

The San Juan Island Library will host a very special party to celebrate the release of the latest book in the Harry Potter series on Saturday July 16th beginning at 2 PM in the meeting room.  Children aged 7 years and up are encouraged to attend. Reservations are available by calling or coming by the public library.
 

Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character and you could win a prize! Try your luck with some  "Bertie Bott's Every flavor beans" and other wizardly treats and games. The new book in J.K. Rowling's series, "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" will be released on July 16 and the library is having a party. "Let's celebrate!" said the Youth Services Librarian, Shannan Sword, who joined the library staff at the end of June.
 

The library has purchased ten copies of the book in print and two copies on audio cassette and one copy on CD. Holds may be placed on any of these formats now.
 

Summer Reading Program takes place every Wednesday through August 3 at 1:30 PM at the public library. Come for fun entertainment, and win prizes for the time kids spend reading.
 

Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM.  Library cards are free to island residents with proof of residency.