Lake Bluff reading club wishes Harry Potter a Happy Birthday

Amelia (left) and Ottillie Boyle, of Lake Bluff, both wearing Hogwarts robes, react to Harry Potter Uno cards July 31 at the Lake Bluff Public Library’s Harry Potter birthday party. Erin Yarnall/22nd Century Media

Eliza Jarvi, the head of youth services at the Lake Bluff Public Library, explains the rules of Uno to attendees of the Harry Potter birthday party. Erin Yarnall/22nd Century Media

Librarian Alicia Streightiff talks to participants about wands that they designed at the party. Erin Yarnall/22nd Century Media

The library was decorated in a magical theme, with “floating candles” and stuffed owls. Erin Yarnall/22nd Century Media