Happy
Birthday, Harry!
Theme:
Harry Potter and the magical world of JK Rowling
Target
Audience Description: This program is intended for children,
young adults, and adults who enjoy Harry Potter. Parent/guardians are welcome
and encouraged to stay for the program, as previously stated, it is intended
for adults as well as children.
Date:
The program is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 31st 2016 at
3:00pm, and will last about an hour. The date is not only Harry Potter’s
birthday, but it is also a Sunday, which will allow parents to have time to
bring their children to the event. Being offered at 3:00pm, Sunday activities
such as church should not be affected by the timing.
Warm-up
Music: As attendees gather John Williams’ “Hedwig’s Theme”
will play (5 min)
Traditional
Story: “The Wizard and the Hopping Pot” from Rowling, J. K.
(2008). The tales of Beedle the Bard.
New York: Children's High Level Group in association with Arthur A. Levine
Books. (10 min)
When a son’s magical father passes away, the son, believing he has none of his father’s talents, refuses help to the villagers his father so often help. However, when the father’s old cauldron begins to show the ailments of those turned away, the son, having been annoyed to no end by the cauldron, steps in and helps the townsfolk.
When a son’s magical father passes away, the son, believing he has none of his father’s talents, refuses help to the villagers his father so often help. However, when the father’s old cauldron begins to show the ailments of those turned away, the son, having been annoyed to no end by the cauldron, steps in and helps the townsfolk.
Multimedia:
“HOGWARTS:
Which House Are You?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0Z5_wipT2o)
(2 min)
Showing this funny video is a good transition to the next, darker story. It also gives the storyteller time to ready props for the next story.
Showing this funny video is a good transition to the next, darker story. It also gives the storyteller time to ready props for the next story.
Prop
Story: “The Tale of the Three Brothers” from Rowling, J. K.
(2008). The tales of Beedle the Bard.
New York: Children's High Level Group in association with Arthur A. Levine. (10 min)
Three brothers use magic to cheat death, who is upset by this. He grants each a wish as a “reward.” These rewards are not what they seem, and as events play out each brother meets death in his own way. While most view this story as one that teaches children morals, such as humility and wisdom, others believe the story refers to the Deathly Hallows, three highly powerful magical artifacts coveted by generations of wizards.
Three brothers use magic to cheat death, who is upset by this. He grants each a wish as a “reward.” These rewards are not what they seem, and as events play out each brother meets death in his own way. While most view this story as one that teaches children morals, such as humility and wisdom, others believe the story refers to the Deathly Hallows, three highly powerful magical artifacts coveted by generations of wizards.
Multimedia:
“Dark
Lord Funk – Harry Potter Parody of ‘Uptown Funk’” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbdvogFyZZM)
(5 min)
Getting everyone up and moving, it’s a dance party! Let’s face it, you can’t NOT tap your foot to the beats of “Uptown Funk,” so hopefully it’ll be like someone cast tarantallegra upon the whole room! It is also a great way to lighten the mood after the previous story, and give time for the puppets to be set up for the next story.
Getting everyone up and moving, it’s a dance party! Let’s face it, you can’t NOT tap your foot to the beats of “Uptown Funk,” so hopefully it’ll be like someone cast tarantallegra upon the whole room! It is also a great way to lighten the mood after the previous story, and give time for the puppets to be set up for the next story.
Puppet
Story: “The Fountain of Fair Fortune” rom Rowling, J. K.
(2008). The tales of Beedle the Bard.
New York: Children's High Level Group in association with Arthur A. Levine. (10 min)
There is a fountain where once per year, one person may bathe in its waters and have his/her problems answered. Three witches are on the quest to find this fountain, and on the way encounter challenges that will test them, and might just help solve their problems.
There is a fountain where once per year, one person may bathe in its waters and have his/her problems answered. Three witches are on the quest to find this fountain, and on the way encounter challenges that will test them, and might just help solve their problems.
Craft:
Make
your own wands! Attendees will be able to make their own wands via paper, paint
and hot glue. Children will need to be supervised or helped with the use of hot
glue and paints. (http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-awesome-Harry-Potter-wand-from-a-sheet-of-/?ALLSTEPS)
(15-20 min)
Evaluation:
Evaluation
will mostly be informal. A headcount will be done for children and adults
(separately), and observation of attentiveness and engagement throughout the
different stories/events will give insight into which types of stories and
events local children and adults really connect with. During the crafting
session, the librarian would walk around and talk to parents, children, and
adults to see if they would be interested in coming to another similar event.
The librarian would also ask for input if anyone had suggestions for
improvement or development of a reading program.
Publicity:
Attached
PDF flyer will be displayed publicly at the event location, as well as
distributed and displayed at local businesses (Barnes and Noble, Walmart,
Target, etc.). It could also be announced on local radio and television
stations. Also, ideally, there would be lots of signage at the location to draw
attention from passers-by.
Budget:
$450.00
·
Advertising $50.00
·
Food $300.00
·
Materials $100.00
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Props
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Craft Supplies
The program will be funded by community donations,
whether monetary or in the form of materials, food, or advertising/printing
services.
