Homer Township Public Library

July 16 is the release date for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the 6th book in the series. Our copies aren't listed in our catalog yet, but you can still get on the waiting list. Click here, and then click the blue Place Hold button you'll see on the left. To add yourself to the list, enter your 14-digit library card barcode number -- without spaces -- and your PIN. (If you haven't changed your PIN, it should be the last 4 digits of your barcode number.) If you have trouble signing yourself up, let us know, and we'll take care of you.

Here are a few other books that Harry Potter fans might like (click on the links to see which books are available or to place a request):

Eragon, by Christopher Paolini.

Stravaganza series, by Mary Hoffman.

Ravenscliff series, by Geoffrey Huntington.

Magyk, by Angie Sage.

For more reading suggestions, take a look at NoveList (library card barcode number required), browse through this great list of Harry Potter read-alikes from a library in Maine, or ask us!

If you're looking for facts and trivia, the Morton Grove Public Library's Unofficial Guide to Harry Potter lists characters, creature, food, quotes, and more info from the first 5 books.