We have the best library in the world. I mean really, how many people can attest to attending a Chocolate Tasting Party, participating in a Balloon and bubbles fun night, watching movies in the park, and celebrating Harry Potter's Birthday? All of this happens at our local library.
Yesterday was the celebration of Harry Potter's Birthday. As you walked in, there was a huge line of kids waiting to get in, many of which were dressed like the main characters. Lots of wizard cloaks, kitchen brooms for broomsticks, and even the iconic Harry glasses with dark rims and a lightning bolt on the forehead.
The kids all perched on a stool and had a rugged sorting hat placed on their heads to determine what "house" they belonged to. All the boys were assigned different houses. Brendan got Slytherin, while Andrew was a Hufflepuff. Ev received Ravenclaw. They each got a rub-on tattoo with their houses mascot and they moved right along.
Our next stop was Ollivander's Wand Shop where each boy made a wand made from a pretzel stick, lots of frosting, and a superfluous amount of sprinkles. This edible wand was the first stop of many treats. Immediately following was a stop at Honeydukes where the kids could sample a Harry Potter jellybean, some of which were as yummy as trees, vomit, or fish! Each boy received a mini cauldron of jelly beans.
Hagrid, the oversized, hairy, and friendly giant, offered us a Scavenger Hunt to complete, looking for objects associated with the novels. I ended up with six kids in my group scouring for clues such as a sock for Dobby the elf, Gringott's gold, dragon eggs, a Howler, and many more. I had a difficult time convincing my group to be subtle about locating the clues so as not to ruin the fun for others looking. "It's right here. I see a clue here!" was loudly shouted while other kids came running to see. When we completed the hunt, each person received a fun Harry Potter painting book.
The boys continued the party by having some birthday cake and pumpkin juice to celebrate. Mmm. . . The juice was an awesome recipe with a strong sense of cinnamon in it.
Multiple activities occurred after that, including the boys getting their faces painted with black creepy spiders and lightning bolts of all colors. We scampered to the Potions class where each child could smell numerous "potions" and guess what they were. A Harry Potter bookmark was the participation award. There was an OWLS exam area where we picked up activity sheets to do at home. We did skip the Divination table where party goers were receiving their fortunes.
The party was especially fun for me, having read the Harry Potter books. The boys enjoyed the sweets and the hunt. Yet another reminder that I have the best library ever.
1 comment:
Holy cow what an AWESOME night! I would have enjoyed those activities as a Harry Potter fan, let alone kids. If Noah were older and into Harry Potter, I would absolutely steal those ideas for a birthday party. What fun! Your library rocks.
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