Bookstore events

Friday, July 15

Bainbridge Island

Outdoor showing of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," 9 p.m., Waterfront Park, Bainbridge Island; plus activities and prizes at a midnight release party, Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, 206-842-5332. A series of walking "trains" will leave the park following the movie bound for the bookstore party. Partygoers are encouraged to wear costumes and bring flashlights. In case of rain, the movie and parade will be canceled but the bookstore party will go on.

Kirkland

Dress up as a favorite character and enjoy contests and activities. 10 p.m. Parkplace Books, 348 Parkplace Center, Kirkland, 425-828-6546.

Lake Forest Park

Activities include Payne's Wizard Schools International magic program, crafts, face-painting, trivia contest and refreshments. 10:30 p.m., Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way, Lake Forest Park, 206-366-3333.

Mercer Island

Outdoor showing of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," 8:30 p.m. Mercerdale Park, 77th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 32nd Street. Midnight book sale, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island, 206-232-6920.

All for Kids Books & Music will team up with The Children's Museum for its party, which starts at 11 p.m. Guests must pre-order a copy of the new book by Wednesday. 2900 N.E. Blakeley St., Seattle, 206-526-2768.

Midnight release party with bookstore transformed into Diagon Alley. Costumed characters, games, refreshments and giveaways. Secret Garden Bookshop, 2214 N.W. Market St., Seattle, 206-789-5006.

Activities, refreshments and prizes. 11 p.m., Santoro's Books, 7216 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, 206-784-2113.

Elliott Bay Book Co. will stay open late to sell the book at midnight. 101 S. Main St., Seattle, 206-624-6600.

Multiple locations

Barnes & Noble: Local Barnes & Noble Booksellers will host parties with activities and costume parades. Contact stores for times and details. Pacific Place, 600 Pine St, Suite 107, Seattle, 206-264-0156; U-Village, 2675 N.E. University Village St., Seattle, 206-517-4107; Downtown Bellevue, 626 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, 425-451-8463; Crossroads, 15600 N.E. Eighth Ave., Bellevue, 425-644-1650; Southcenter, 300 Andover Park W., Tukwila, 206-575-3965; Pickering Place, 1530 11th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, 425-557-8808; 18025 Garden Way N.E., Woodinville, 425-398-1990; Alderwood Mall, 19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood, 425-771-2220; 31325 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way, 253-839-2535.

Borders Books: Some local Borders stores will offer crafts, quizzes and magic potions during Harry Potter parties starting at 9 p.m. 1501 Fourth Ave., Seattle, 206-622-4599; 3000 184th St. S.W., Lynnwood, 425-776-7530; 9 p.m., Redmond Town Center, 425-869-1907; 17501 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, 206-575-4506; 3829 S. Meridian, Puyallup, 253-845-8751.

Children's Bookshop & Teaching Supplies: Children are welcome to come in costume to enjoy games and activities starting at 11:30 p.m. 25 W. Meeker Road, Kent, 253-852-0383; 707 River Road, Puyallup, 253-445-4790; 19720 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood, 425-673-2416; 152 S.W. 152nd, Burien, 206-242-9790.

University Book Store: The stores will stage costume parties with games and crafts starting at 11 p.m. U-District, 4326 University Way N.E., 206-634-3400; Mill Creek Town Center, Bothell-Everett Highway and 153rd Street Southeast, 425-385-3530; and 990 102nd Ave. N.E., Bellevue, 425-462-4500.

Saturday, July 16

Seattle

Queen Anne Books staff will dress up as Harry Potter characters and decorate the store. Pre-order reservations recommended; book purchase required to attend. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Queen Anne Books, 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle, 206-283-5624.

Library programs: King County

Bellevue

Secrets of Wizards, a presentation by Jeff Evans inspired by the Harry Potter series. 11 a.m. today, Aldersgate United Methodist Church (across from the Newport Library), 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue, 425-747-2390.

Pottermania with games, crafts and activities for ages 6 and up. 3:30-5 p.m. July 15, Lake Hills Library, 15228 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue, 425-747-3350.

Auburn

Book-release celebration and costume party. Dress up as one of your favorite characters. 11 a.m. June 15. For ages 6 and up. Free tickets available one hour before program starts. Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., 253-931-3018.

Kirkland

During Harry Potter Drawing Day, children can draw a character for posting on the bulletin board, all day Tuesday . Children ages 8 to 14 can join a trivia contest at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Register in advance. Kingsgate Library, 12315 N.E. 143rd, Kirkland, 425-821-7686.

Harry Potter Extravaganza with Payne's Wizard Schools International program, followed by games, crafts, refreshments, and prizes. 1-4 p.m. Aug. 6. For school-age children. Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, 425-822-2459.

Seattle

Harry Potter Extravaganza with games, activities, food and prizes. 1-4 p.m. Aug. 13. For all ages. Valley View Library, 17850 Military Road S., Seattle, 206-242-6044.

Library programs: Sno-Isle Regional Libraries

Whidbey Island

Children ages 5 to 11 can join a game of Quidditch and Harry Potter activities. 11 a.m. Monday, Langley Library, 104 Second St., 360-221-4383; 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 S.E. Regatta, 360-675-5115; and 2 p.m. Thursday, Freeland Library, 5495 Harbor Ave., 360-331-7323.

Compiled by Stephanie Dunnewind, Seattle Times staff reporter