By Olivia Condous
Grab your wands and brooms, as young Harry Potter fans can rejoice with an exciting school holiday program in Moorabool this month that will celebrate the magic of the wizarding world.
Moorabool Shire council is hosting Harry Potter Month in July, with activities at the Lerderderg and Ballan libraries for families to enjoy.
The Ballan library will host Harry Potter themed crafter-noons each Friday from July 15 from 3:30pm to encourage residents to cast a spell of creativity.
The Lerderderg Library will hold various magical activities from July 12, including a potions class, wand-making workshop and a Three Broomsticks butterbeer making.
To celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday, there will also be a trivia and games day on July 30 from 10am.
On the day, young wizards will be able to discover their Hogwarts House with the sorting hat, be matched to their own special magic wand, taste Bertie Bots every flavour beans or have their Azkaban mugshot photo taken by library staff.
The activities are appropriate for children over the age of 5 or 8, depending on the event.
The month is sure to be a magical thrill for Harry Potter fans and aspiring wizards alike.
Bookings for Ballan Library aren’t required but are essential for Lerderderg Library activities, to book in for trivia call 5366 7100 or for other activities use Eventbrite.
