WEST NEWBURY — Calling all Muggles — it's Magic for Non-Believers at GAR Memorial Library, 490 Main St., tonight when magician Peter Boie presents his magic show for all ages at 7 p.m.
The event, which is part of the library's summer reading program, One World, Many Stories, takes place just two days before the long-awaited final installment of the popular Harry Potter movie series opens in theaters Friday.
Boie said he first developed his passion for magic when he checked out a book on the subject as a boy. His family-friendly performance is just the ticket to remind excited Harry Potter fans of the true magic that can happen at the library.
Other summer programs at the library include:
Tomorrow: Critter Colors by Natural Discoveries for kindergarten through grade 2, 10 a.m.; registration required at the library.
Monday, July 18: Cartooning with Sean Bixby for ages 8 to 12, 7 p.m.; registration required.
Wednesday, July 20: Rainforest Reptile Show for all ages, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 21: Lindsay Bezlch and Her Puppet Pals for all ages, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 27: A Knight's Tale presented by Higgins Armory Museum for all ages, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 28: Woodland Cinderella for ages 3 and up, 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 3: Zomo! Clayworks with Ann McCrea for ages 6 to 11, 6:30 p.m.; registration required,
Thursday, Aug. 4: Drum Away the Blues with Craig Harris for kindergarten through grade 3, 10:30 a.m.; registration required.
Wednesday, Aug. 10: Animals from Around the World for ages 5 and older, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 17: Star Wars/Wagner with Chuck Spelcher for all ages, 7 p.m.
The Friends of the Library and the Winifred and Edward Moseley Foundation sponsor the Summer Reading Program.
This year, kids who sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge can be part of Heifer International's Read to Feed program, in which the Friends of the West Newbury Library will donate funds to Heifer International based on the number of books read during the program. The funds are used "to assist millions around the world to feed their families and reach self-reliance through the gifts of livestock and training."
To learn more about how to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge for Readers for grades 1 to 8 and Little Listeners for ages 3 to 7, and the weekly prizes, including Boston Bruins and Topsfield Fair prizes available from children's librarian Kate Gove, visit www.readsinMA.org or sign up at the library.
The library is also holding sign-ups for ongoing summer Story Hours and Toddler Times, as well as knitting and Lego clubs.
For more information on any of the programs, call the library at 978-363-1105 or visit www.westnewburylibrary.org.
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