Winners in the Harry Potter’s Birthday costume contest at Smith Public Library in Wylie were Grace Griffith, Most Authentic; Alexa Houle, Best Interpretation of Character; and Mia Houle, Most Original Costume. (Joe Reavis/The Wylie News)
Readers joined in to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at Smith Library in Wylie. The celebration included a costume contest, an owlery, a sorting hat, a scavenger hunt and games. For more information and photos see the Aug. 1 edition of The Wylie News.
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