Harry Potter Day returns to Roseburg July 29

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Roseburg Public Library invites the community to step into a book-inspired world of wizarding fantasy and imagination when Harry Potter Day returns Saturday, July 29.

Library staff will host a celebration of Hogwarts, magic and the power of imagination from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. that Saturday. The library will transform into a fantasy world with hands-on classes including herbology (planting Egyptian walking onions), care of magical creatures (dragon egg creations), tabletop quidditch and wands.

The community is invited to dress up and join the staff for activities, trivia and prizes at the library, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd. For this special event only, parking will be available at the library as well as at the Douglas County Courthouse complex directly south of the library.

“Youth Services Librarian Aurora Ropp is the genius behind Roseburg Library’s Harry Potter Day,” said Roseburg Library Director Kris Wiley. “Right after last year’s event, Aurora started brainstorming the next one. Throughout the year, she picked up prizes, researched craft projects and designed another engaging extravaganza.”

Participants who correctly answer trivia questions will receive tickets for additional prize drawings that will occur every half hour. Prizes include a full set of the Harry Potter book series, clothing, puzzles, Funko Popsies and more. Winners must be present at the time of each drawing.

The grand prize is a Harry Potter-themed quilt. All attendees age 18 and under are eligible to enter the drawing, which will occur at noon. Each youth will receive one entry and they must be present to win.

“Thanks to quilter Ashley Oberg for donating her beautiful creation,” Wiley added. “It’s all-hands-on-deck at the library with the entire staff working, and our volunteers step up big-time to help make sure the day is fun and joyful. Please join us and celebrate Harry Potter.”