Those avid fans waiting to find what magic awaits them in the latest Harry Potter book could have stopped by Seymour Public Library to pick up their reserve copies.
Staffers opened the doors for about 45 minutes starting at midnight Friday so people who signed up for copies could pick up “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”
For those not night owls, staff members also planned to open the doors from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday just for those interested in getting the seventh and final volume in the Harry Potter series.
The Finger Lakes Library System ordered J.K. Rowling's book months ago. The library staff realized in March the release date didn't coincide with Seymour's hours. The book hit the shelves at 12:01 a.m. Saturday but the library is closed Saturdays during the summers. The staff decided to open just to those getting the anticipated series end, said Lisa Carr, adult services librarian.
Twenty-five readers reserved the last installment, so the remaining 10 are for the fastest to come to the library.
“I'm guessing they'll be gone by Tuesday,” Carr said.
Carr said she had heard from about a dozen people who said they would be showing up at the library late Friday night.
Library policy states it will order additional books if there are more than four people waiting for a particular popular title. Carr said this happens a lot with bestsellers.
Powers Library found another solution to ensure people can get a hold of the book as soon as possible.
Suspending the three-week loan period, the Moravia library is asking patrons to return the Harry Potter story in one week.
The change in the time frame is only “until the hoo-ha dies down,” library clerk Bridget Godwin said.
However, only four people signed up for the first copies.
“I think it's the kind of book more people buy,” Godwin said.
Carr also has heard many avid fans talk about the anticipation of waiting for their books from an online delivery source or picking them up in stores.
Children, young readers, adults and seniors have all expressed interest in reading the hotly discussed book.
“I'm getting it from the kids and the adults. They all want to know how the story of Harry Potter ends,” Carr said.
In the meantime, both libraries have seen patrons refreshing their memories with past books or films based on the novels.
Seymour Library is organizing a Harry Potter book discussion in August. Employees will announce the date when it gets closer. Carr expects the discussion will touch on the previous books because it would be difficult to talk only about the last installment.
Staff writer Jessica Soule can be reached at 253-5311, ext. 267 or jessica.soule@lee.net
For those not night owls, staff members also planned to open the doors from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday just for those interested in getting the seventh and final volume in the Harry Potter series.
The Finger Lakes Library System ordered J.K. Rowling's book months ago. The library staff realized in March the release date didn't coincide with Seymour's hours. The book hit the shelves at 12:01 a.m. Saturday but the library is closed Saturdays during the summers. The staff decided to open just to those getting the anticipated series end, said Lisa Carr, adult services librarian.
Twenty-five readers reserved the last installment, so the remaining 10 are for the fastest to come to the library.
“I'm guessing they'll be gone by Tuesday,” Carr said.
Carr said she had heard from about a dozen people who said they would be showing up at the library late Friday night.
Library policy states it will order additional books if there are more than four people waiting for a particular popular title. Carr said this happens a lot with bestsellers.
Powers Library found another solution to ensure people can get a hold of the book as soon as possible.
Suspending the three-week loan period, the Moravia library is asking patrons to return the Harry Potter story in one week.
The change in the time frame is only “until the hoo-ha dies down,” library clerk Bridget Godwin said.
However, only four people signed up for the first copies.
“I think it's the kind of book more people buy,” Godwin said.
Carr also has heard many avid fans talk about the anticipation of waiting for their books from an online delivery source or picking them up in stores.
Children, young readers, adults and seniors have all expressed interest in reading the hotly discussed book.
“I'm getting it from the kids and the adults. They all want to know how the story of Harry Potter ends,” Carr said.
In the meantime, both libraries have seen patrons refreshing their memories with past books or films based on the novels.
Seymour Library is organizing a Harry Potter book discussion in August. Employees will announce the date when it gets closer. Carr expects the discussion will touch on the previous books because it would be difficult to talk only about the last installment.
Staff writer Jessica Soule can be reached at 253-5311, ext. 267 or jessica.soule@lee.net
