> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.smdp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # SMPL celebrates Harry Potter books - URL: https://www.smdp.com/smpl-celebrates-harry-potter-books/ - Published: 2005-07-04T15:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-23T07:22:16.000Z - Author: Guest Author - Tags: Health, Montana, #archive-import *By Daily Press staff* Who said reading isn’t fun? Santa Monica Public Library presents a Harry Potter Extravaganza, featuring games, crafts, prizes, and much more at the Montana Avenue Branch, 1704 Montana Ave., on Saturday, July 30, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. “Library staff and services aim to instill a love of reading and books in children,” said Ellen Braby, coordinator of youth services at the library. “J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series sparks imaginations and inspires children to tackle 700-page books. It’s encouraging to see and it’s cause for a celebration.” Children ages 8 and up are welcome at the event and encouraged to wear costumes. For more information, call (310) 829-7081, or visit www.smplkids.org . Help save a life ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/10/070405-07_01.jpg) The first person to accurately describe where this photo was taken will win a 30th anniversary limited edition JAWS DVD, recently released by Universal Studios. (Photo: Fabian Lewkowicz/Daily Press) *Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 4, 2005.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/070405.pdf?ref=smdp.com)