Harry Potter, Front and Center All Week in San Lorenzo

It's all Harry Potter, all week long, as local movie theaters gear up for an onslaught of fans who want to catch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow: Part 2 at midnight (call it late Thursday night or early Friday morning).

In addition, the San Lorenzo Library is stoking the frenzy with Harry Potter Week events.

In Theaters

Century 16 Bayfair, at Bayfair Mall, 15555 East 14th St., San Leandro, and Century Theatres at Hayward, at 1069 B St., Hayward (at Foothill), still have tickets available for more-or-less-midnight showings of Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and for a double bill of Parts 1 and 2 that starts at 9 p.m. Thursday.

Prices are the same at both theaters: $11 adult/$7.50 for ages 11 and under for the regular film and digital projections; $14.50 adult/$13 child for the 3D version; and $15 adult/$13 child for those stalwart enough to sit through Part 1 and 2 back to back. No passes will be accepted. Click on the links above for updated information and to buy tickets.

ONLINE BOOKING TIP: Select "Thursday, July 14" as showtime for midnight tickets.

Of course, these and other theaters will also be showing the final film installment of the Harry Potter saga at various times over the weekend and next week as well.

At the Library

At the , 395 Paseo Grande, kids and teens can enjoy all things Hogwarts with Harry Potter Week special events.

On Wednesday, see a magician in person as Daffy Dave performs a mixture of magic, juggling and comedy at 3 p.m.

Thursday is for teens, with a Harry Potter scavenger hunt all day long, Harry Potter crafts at 2 p.m. and a showing of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (sixth in the series) at 3 p.m. 

Also magical, although not an official part of Harry Potter Week, is the appearance of Blake Maxam, the Wizard of Ahs, at the library Saturday. The magician and storyteller will perform from 3 to 4 p.m. All ages are welcome. 

All library events are free, and no advance registration is needed. For more information, visit the Alameda County Library website or call 510-670-6283.

Emily Henry contributed to this report.