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Jane Anne Carroll, sophomore history major from Abilene, reads "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". (Photo by Shelly Womack)

Gallery: The world of Harry Potter comes to life at the Brown Library

October 30, 2021 by Shelly Womack

A cover-to-cover reading of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” took place in the library commons Thursday. Volunteers signed up to read chapters from each book throughout the day. After listening to the reading, students went upstairs to the Learning Studio to create their very own “moving picture”. The studio provided costumes, borrowed from the ACU Theatre department, and fake wands for the live photos.

Laura Baker, associate professor, walks through a decorated entrance into the library commons. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
Jane Anne Carroll, sophomore history major from Abilene, reads “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
Students listen to the reading of Harry Potter while working on their computers. (Photo by Shelly Womack)

Cauldrons of candy and a German copy of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” are set on a table. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
Laura Baker, associate professor, reads “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
Macee Valtr, senior biology major from Aurora, Dr. Jeremy Elliott and Dr. Cole Bennett, associate professors of language and literature listen to the reader. (Photo by Shelly Womack)

Melissa Henderson, FilmFest director, poses for a live photograph. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
Deanna Tuttle, training and support manager of the Learning Studio, takes a live photo of Melissa Henderson, FilmFest director. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
Attendees listen to the story of Harry Potter. (Photo by Shelly Womack)

Mariah Williams, freshman journalism major from Desoto, walks out of a doorway decorated as Platform 9 3/4. (Photo by Shelly Womack)

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About Shelly Womack

My name is Shelly Womack and I am a sophomore Journalism major. I am a color guard member in the Big Purple Marching Band. I plan to be a photojournalist in the music industry.

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