Several special events take place at the Ada Public Library in August, according to Amanda Bennett, library director.
The library will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the the release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" on two days. On Friday, Aug. 23, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. is a Harry Potter read-in and ice cream social.
"We're celebrating the 15th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by encouraging folks of any age to stop in, plop down, and read a Harry Potter book. The library will have lots of copies available for checkout that day. Anyone still here at 5 p.m. is more than welcome to join," said Bennett
Then, on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 10:30 a.m. will be the showing of the movie.
Several other special events include:
Mondays
Mess Fest', grades 4th-12th, Aug. 12, 3 p.m.
Shopping Matters with Kathy Oliver, OSU Extension, Agu. 26, 6 p.m.
Tuesdays
Toddler storytime, 11 a.m.
Teen Advisory Group, Aug. 13, 5-5:45 p.m.
Family storytime, 6 p.m.
Adult book discussion, "The Winter Palace," Aug. 6, 7 p.m.
Teen Advisory Group, Aug. 13, 5-5:45 p.m.
Wednesdays
4 and 5 year old storytime, 11 a.m.
Knit and Crochet Club, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays
Family board games, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22, 6 p.m.
7th-12th grade Wii Games, Aug. 15 and 29, 3:30-5 p.m.
Fridays
Teen Book Group, "The Outsiders," Aug. 16, 4 p.m.
Harry Potter read-in and ice cream social, Aug. 23, 3:30-5 p.m.
Saturday
Aug 10 - Closed for Farmers and Merchants Picnic
Aug. 24 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, movie, 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 31 - Zumba introdution, 11 a.m.
More on Zumba Intro: "Zumba Lynne" will be at the library going over a little background about what to expect in the six week Zumba class which will begin in September.
