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Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to Present Harry Potter Birthday Bash for Teens

originally published: 07/09/2023


(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Teens, get ready for the biggest party of the summer! “Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!” will be held in Mancini Hall of the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch on Friday, July 28. There will be lots of activities, including a Sorting Quiz to determine your House, plus wands, potion necklaces, and pygmy puffs to make. Some edible treats might contain potential allergens. The event runs from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

According to the series by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter came to life July 31, 1980. The author was born on July 31, 1965. Harry’s birthday is a major celebration in the world of wizards and it is also party time for all Potterheads in the muggle world.

Please register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events to attend this free program. For more information, visit the OCL Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, or call (732) 349-6200.




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