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  • The Two Sides of Harry Potter

    Wednesday, November 11, 4:30 p.m.
    Booth Library Conference Room 4440

    For some, the Harry Potter series, with the stories of bravery, loyalty, and friendship are positive influences. For others, the books present lessons and images of witchcraft and the occult that are inappropriate for young audiences. This program will examine both sides of this controversial issue. Learn about the positive influences that the Harry Potter phenomenon is having while at the same time understand the reasons why it is the most frequently challenged series in the United States. Decide for yourself if Harry Potter is a good or bad influence.

    Jocelyn Tipton, Associate Professor, Booth Library
    Ann Brownson, Professor, Booth Library

  • Harry Potter's World in the News

    Harry Potter's world has been featured in several recent articles and photo galleries.

    • From Hogwarts to Eastern by Kayleigh Zyskowski, Daily Eastern News,October 28, 2009
    • Giving kids a taste of witches, wizards by James Roedl, Daily Eastern News,October 26, 2009
    • Even without flying brooms, kids enjoy Quidditch at EIU by by Dave Fopay. Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, October 25, 2009.
    • Rituals, recipes brought to lecture by Rikki Wright, Daily Eastern News, October 21, 2009.
    • Photo Gallery: Wizards and Witches and Magic -- Oh My! by Randi Frank, Daily Eastern News, October 19, 2009.
    • Under His Spell by Dave Fopay. Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, October 18, 2009, pg. a1.
    • Harry Potter and the Booth Library by James Roedl, Daily Eastern News, October 14, 2009.
    • Harry Potter exhibit coming to EIU. Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, October 9, 2009, pg. a3.
    • Booth Welcomes World of Wizardry by Claire Dau, Daily Eastern News, September 29, 2009.

    • Try It! Illinois

      Illinois State Library's annual statewide database trial, October 1 through November 30. Try-It! Illinois is open to all Illinois library staffs and Illinois library users. You must have a valid panther card to access Try It! Illinois from EIU. Please see the instructions for more information on accessing the trial.

    • Visit Harry Potter's World

      The national traveling exhibition Harry Potter's World is now open at Booth Library. Check out the schedule of exhibition events and join us at the library to explore the many aspects of Harry Potter's world!

    • It's Storytime!

      The Ballenger Teachers Center in Booth Library would like to welcome children ages 3-7 accompanied by an adult to Saturday Morning Storytime. This free weekend program encourages children to broaden their creativity with timeless stories and fun craft projects. For more information, call 217-581-8442. Storytimes will be held on November 7th and 14th.



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