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Read or listen to 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' in more than 20 languages

Hardcore Harry Potter fan or just curious about the world of maigc? No matter what, there is a good reason to be excited about this piece of news. For the first time ever, the author of the Harry Potter universe, J. K. Rowling and her Wizarding World partners, have granted free access to the first book in the Harry Potter series for the rest of April.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first book in the enchanting series about Harry Potter, who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday, when he receives a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts. Harry makes close friends and a few enemies during his first year at the school.

Where do I find the book?

Swedish, English or Russian? Read and listen to the first Harry Potter book Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone for free throughout April in twenty different languages. Here’s a quick guide:

On the website eReolen Global

  • Login with CPR + library PIN
  • Search for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
  • Choose language by filtering your search in the menu on the left side of the screen

With the app Libby (by OverDrive)

  • Download the app to your phone or tablet
  • Login with CPR + library PIN
  • Search for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
  • If you want to listen or read the book in another language make a search for ‘Harry Potter’ and then choose language

Harry Potter at Home

The new Harry Potter at Home hub is a magical universe where you will find quizzes, puzzles and creative and craft activities. The website is in English Harry Potter at Home.

Written by Maiken, event coordinator student at Gentofte Bibliotekerne