By Zenaida Serrano
Advertiser Staff Writer
How can you get in on the Harry Potter madness?
Here are several presale parties, library events and extended bookstore hours for Friday, Saturday and next Sunday (in chronological order):
Harry Potter Midnight Magic Party, with readings, games, face-painting and picture-taking with a Harry Potter cutout, 7 p.m. Friday, followed by the official release and sale of the book at midnight; Barnes & Noble; free. 737-3323.
Midnight Magic Party, with six activity stations and giveaways, 9 p.m. Friday, followed by the official release and sale of the book at midnight, Borders, Waikele; free. 676-6699.
Midnight Magic Party, with six activity stations and giveaways, 9 p.m. Friday, followed by the official release and sale of the book at midnight (tickets for line placement will be distributed 5 p.m. Friday), Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
Harry Potter Party, with crafts, games and prizes, 9 p.m. Friday, followed by the official release and sale of the book at midnight, Borders Express at Windward Mall; the store reopens 8 a.m. Saturday; free. 235-8044.
Presale celebration, with coloring activities, Harry Potter fake tattoos for kids and refreshments, 11:30 p.m. Friday, followed by the official release and sale of the book, midnight, Bestsellers, Koko Marina; free. 394-2378. Bestsellers stores at Koko Marina, Bishop Square (528-2378), Hilton Hawaiian Village (953-2378) and Honolulu International Airport (836-2378) open 8 a.m. Saturday.
Midnight sale, with light refreshments, midnight Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday, Bookends in Kailua; free. 261-1996.
Midnight sale, midnight Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday, Borders Express at Kahala Mall; the store reopens 6 a.m. Saturday; free. 737-9550.
Midnight sale, midnight Friday, Borders Express at Pearlridge Center; the store reopens 6 a.m. Saturday; free. 488-9488.
Early opening, 6 a.m. Saturday, Borders Express at Ala Moana Center; free. 942-1605.
Early opening, 7 a.m. Saturday, Borders Express at Mililani Town Center; free. 623-2138.
Early opening, 7 a.m. Saturday, Borders Express at Waikiki Shopping Plaza; free. 922-4154.
"Harry Potter Party" with a reading of a portion of the new book, crafts, games and prizes, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Edna Allyn Room for Children, state library; for 5 and older; guests are encouraged to come in costume; call in advance to request a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation; free. 586-3510.
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Summer Reading Program, with a performance by magician Kelvin Chun, 1 p.m. Saturday, Mililani Public Library; call in advance to request a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation; free. 627-7470.
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Summer Reading Program, a reading of the first chapter of the new book, 3 p.m. Saturday, Kailua Public Library; for ages 12 and older; guests are encouraged to come in costume; call in advance to request a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation; free. 266-9911.
Wizard's Chess Game and Quidditch for Muggles Match, sign up to play with giant chess pieces, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 17, followed by Quidditch matches for three age groups: juniors, ages 5-7; intermediate, ages 8-10; and seniors, 11 and older, 1 p.m., Kaimuki Public Library; call in advance to request a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation; free. 733-8422.
