Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Harry Potter Event - this Saturday Evening

Make plans now to attend our Harry Potter event with Steve Vander Ark, author of the Harry Potter Lexicon website and the companion book, The Lexicon.
When: October 24, 2009
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Old Bedford School

See you there!

100 Unbelievably Useful Reference Sites You’ve Never Heard Of

Laura Milligan at the Teaching Tips blog has compiled this great collection of useful reference sites. Check out these links to dictionaries, teachers resources, librarians references, health care, references for students, sites just for fun and many others.


Friday, October 9, 2009

Explore the World of Harry Potter

An evening to delight Harry Potter fans of all ages! Celebrate the wonder and enchantment of Harry Potter with Steve Vander Ark, author of the Harry Potter Lexicon website and the companion book, The Lexicon . Discover the rich background of the world created by J. K. Rowling. Explore Harry Potter's Britain, from the Victorian architecture of King's Cross Station and Diagon Alley to Hogwarts castle, lost in the Highlands of Scotland. Dig into the history, mythology, and magic of the creatures, spells, and names in the Harry Potter books. Whether new to the books of a seasoned Potter aficionado, everyone who loves the stories of the boy wizard and his friends will discover something new in this fascinating evening with one of the world's premier Harry Potter experts. No registration is required for this free event. Wear a Harry Potter inspired costume to be eligible to win a door prize. Copies of Mr. Vander Ark's book will be available for purchase.

When: October 24, 2009
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Old Bedford School

Contact: Jeanne Green 817.952.2372 jean.green@ci.bedford.tx.us