CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library hosted its ninth annual Harry Potter Book Night, and close to 700 fans of all ages took a magical journey through the library.

The evening included local magician Russ Nowack sharing the magic of Harry Potter, and Mr. Richie conducting a class mixing special potions.

Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Magician Russ Nowack at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mr. Richie mixes potions at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mr. Richie mixes potions at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mr. Richie mixes potions at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mr. Richie mixes potions at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mr. Richie mixes potions at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mr. Richie mixes potions at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mr. Richie mixes potions at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 9th Annual Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mr. Richie mixes potions at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mr. Richie mixes potions at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)

“We have magic shows, arts and crafts, developing spells, picture ops for family photos with a green screen so you can have a fun Harry Potter background,” said Library Interim Director Christina Riedel. “We are just having a blast, lots of smiles today, we love it.”

For more events like this, check out the Winter Fun Guide or visit the Clarksville Now events page.