Harry Potter Release Parties in Memphis

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the 7^th and final book in the Harry Potter series will hit stores on July 21^st to the joy of many readers. Kids and adults alike are planning to celebrate the book's release the night before with Harry Potter themed events and parties. If you live in Memphis you will have several choices of parties to attend on July 20 celebrating Harry Potter and leading up to the midnight release.

Harry Potter Release Party

Borders Books, Music, Café will countdown to the midnight release with games, activities, and prizes. The party starts Friday, July 20^th at 9:30 p.m. Address: 6685 Poplar at Kirby (Germantown), Phone: 754-0770

Harry Potter Marauding at Midnight Party

Davis Kidd Booksellers in Laurelwood Center will host the Harry Potter Marauding at Midnight Party on July 20^th starting at 10:00 p.m. Dress up like your favorite character and enjoy the many activities including a magic show, crafts, photo opportunities, and a Care of Magical Creatures Class with owls, frogs, snakes, and spiders from the Memphis Zoo, costume and trivia contests with great prizes. Phone: 683-9801, Web: www.daviskidd.com

Harry Potter Midnight Magic Parties

Several Memphis Barnes & Noble locations will be hosting Harry Potter Midnight Magic parties on July 20^th. The countdowns to the midnight release will feature magicians, fortune tellers, costume contests, and other activities. Book sales will begin at midnight. Call the location you plan to attend beforehand for details, wristbands will be needed at some locations to get in line to purchase Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Locations include:

B. Dalton Booksellers Bookstar, Poplar Plaza, 3402 Poplar Ave, 323-9332, starts at 7:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Wolfchase Galleria, 2774 N. Germantown Pkwy, 386-2468, starts at 7:30 p.m.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Carriage Crossing, 4610 Merchants Park Circle Suite 52, Collierville, 853-3264, starts at 8:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Hickory Ridge, 6385 Winchester Blvd., 794-9394, starts at 9:00 p.m.

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