Carlow County Library services goes a bit “Potty”!

Carlow County Library services goes a bit Potty!

Carlow County Library

5th February 2015

Carlow Libraries celebrate first ever international Harry Potter Book Day

February 5th 2015 saw the first ever international Harry Potter Book Day. This exciting event gave new and existing fans a chance to share the wonder of J.K. Rowlings unforgettable stories and, most excitingly, to introduce the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Potter. Initiated by Bloomsbury Publishing PlC, invitations were issued worldwide to schools, bookshops, libraries and community groups to host early-evening events celebrating Harry and his escapades.

Carlow National School celebrates International Harry Potter Book Day

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Events were hosted in Carlow, Muinebheag and Tullow libraries, where muggles from local primary schools and their Professors took part in our Harry Potter quiz morning and their knowledge of people, places, professors, spells, quidditch and famous quotes was tested.

Carlow Central Library hosted the Magical Muggles of 5^th & 6^th Classes at Carlow National School. Ms. Nolan, the class teacher, was confident that many of her students would certainly pass the Hogwarts entrance exam.

Ms. Cleere brought her 5^th Class boys from St. Brigid's National School to Muinebheag Library, where local librarians Breda and Bernie put these muggles through their mystical paces!!

Students from Scoil Lourdes Tullow were accompanied by Ms. Gerehy to their local library where Rachel & Clodagh were extremely impressed with their vast knowledge of all things supernatural and spooky.

County Librarian Josephine Coyne said: “We are extremely delighted with how well our Harry Potter Day went across our network of library branches in Carlow and are very excited to take part in such a high profile international event. A big thank you to all of the schools, both children and teachers, and library staff who ensured the success of this occasion.”

“I wouldn’t be surprised if owls from Hogwarts are spotted all across carlow, delivering invitations to attend their school of magic,” she added.

See Carlow Libraries website for details of more events and services.