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The Greater Victoria Public Library sent all of its copies of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to LangfordB次元官网网址檚 Goudy branch for last SundayB次元官网网址檚 release. Goudy is the only branch in the GVPL system that is open on Sundays and library officials didnB次元官网网址檛 want fans to have to wait until other branches reopened Tuesday, after the long weekend, to borrow a copy of the book.
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The GVPL has 30 copies of the book, 15 of which went to patrons that had placed a copy on hold. In an effort to speed up borrowing times, and see more patrons get their hands on this story faster, the other 15 copies have been marked as B次元官网网址渇ast readsB次元官网网址� meaning they have a borrowing period of only 14 days, compared to the typical 21 day period. They also cannot be renewed or used to fill the hold list. As these copies are returned to the library they will be distributed across GVPLB次元官网网址檚 11 branches.
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The demand for the title will be monitored with more print and digital copies added as needed. Brimmell noted right now the 30 copies meets their demand but added B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檓 sure there will be a lot more interest.B次元官网网址�
Ebook versions were also available Sunday at 9 a.m. on the 3M Cloud Library platform. A mobile app is available free with a GVPL library card.
In typical Harry Potter release fashion, the Goudy branched welcomed those of all ages on Sunday toting robes, broomsticks and wands. The branch also had colouring sheets and a big cutout of the book cover to take pictures with.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage and had its world premiere in LondonB次元官网网址檚 West End on July 30. It is based on an original story by Harry Potter series author J.K. Rowling with Jack Thorn and John Tiffany.
The Goudy branch, 119-755 Goldstream Ave., is open Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. as well as from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and Saturday, and from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. For more information go to .
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