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Harry Potter fans test their knowledge
By MICHELLE MILLER
Staff Writer
The Library Club of Cooperstown
Central School and the
Friends of the Village Library
hosted a Harry Potter Party at
the Village Library on Wednesday,
Oct. 21.
The evening featured Harry
Potter trivia contests, refreshments,
and prizes and was
planned by student members of
the Cooperstown School Library
Club, under the direction of Media
Specialist Michelle Hitchcock.
Hitchcock said the event was a
``huge’’ success with approximately
75 participants.
``The kids and the adults had a
great time,’’ said Hitchcock.
The event was free and designed
for Harry Potter fans ages
10 and older. Participants were
encouraged to dress as Harry Potter
characters, and most did, according
to Hitchcock.
Kids were sorted into one of
the Hogwarts’ school houses
(Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Slytherin
and Hufflepuff) using a sorting
hat upon their arrival. The kids
then attended 15-minute classes
and answered trivia questions
winning points for their house.
Hitchcock said the Ravenclaw
members won the House Cup.
She said a number of kids received
a ``Hermione Award’’ for
their superior knowledge of the
Harry Potter book series. Prizes
were given for the best costumes
as well, said Hitchcock. One
house cup is on display at the
high school and the other at the
public library.
The Library Club is made up
of students in grades 6-12 who
help run book fairs and special
events. They meet for book discussions
during the school year
and participate in the Battle of
the Books. This competition consists
of teams of four students
who read 20 books.
Each team competes locally
and the winners of that event
then go on to compete against
Fort Plain and Dolgeville in
April.
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