All things Harry going on round town

Where will you be when "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" comes out at midnight? Here's a list of local options.

For the younger set

Prospect Heights: "Harry Potter Extravaganza," 2:30-4:30 p.m., Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 Elm St. First- to eighth graders. Sorting Hat assigns children to four houses. Quidditch-related activity, crafts, snacks. Free. Limit 40 children. www.phpl.info.

The witching hour

Mount Prospect: Grand Hallows Ball, Borders Books & Music, 909 N. Elmhurst Road. At 7:30 p.m. children age 7 and younger invited to "Kid's Karnival," games, crafts, activities and souvenirs. At 9:30 p.m. Ball begins, with music, costumes, activities and prizes: Potter spelling bee, Great Snape Debate and crowning the king and queen. Book sales at midnight. (847) 342.6421

Schaumburg: Midnight Magic Costume Party, starts at 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 590 E. Golf Road. Dress as your favorite character. Activities, prizes, photos and magic, including 7:30 p.m. magic show. Face painting, fortune telling, wand and golden snitch making. Magic show and character readings by Maine West High School Drama Club. Book sales at midnight. (847) 310-0450.

Schaumburg: Grand Hallows Ball, Borders Books & Music, 1540 E. Golf Road. Starts 9:30 p.m. Come in magical attire or your best muggle finery. Music, activities, prizes and souvenirs; Harry Potter spelling bee, Great Snape Debate; crowning of the king and queen. (847) 330-0031; www.bordersstores.com.

Wheeling: An evening of Harry Potter at Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Starts at 9:30 p.m. with music from bands Revenge of Dawn and High Strung, followed by discussion with the musicians. Wizard chess, trivia contest; at midnight, reserved copies of book handed out. All ages invited but fifth graders and younger must have adult present. Proceeds from raffle, sale of books benefit library youth programs, materials. (847) 459-4100; www.indiantrailslibrary.org.