May 2 is a day that lives in the hearts of all Harry Potter fans, and although we missed acknowledging the actual anniversary of The Battle of Hogwarts (we will not make that mistake again), I'm about to make it up to you.  

Spotify is releasing a new chapter of Book 1, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,  every week. Each chapter will be read by a different wizarding world actor, and chapter one is being read by Daniel Radcliffe! The audio version is free on Spotify, and videos will be released on harrypotterathome.com.

Other narrators include Stephen Fry, Eddie Redmayne, with more readers being announced soon. Chapters will be released through mid-summer. 

Stay fly, Eagles, and enjoy escaping to Hogwarts with Harry, Ron, Hermione and the rest of the crew. 

Free Audio Books

Starting tomorrow, the people at AudioSync are releasing two free audio books each week through July. Stay fly, Eagles!

How To Get A Public Library Card When The Libraries Are Closed

With a public library card, you have access to free ebooks and audio books. Normally, you would have to go to the library to get a card, but while the libraries are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, you do have other options.

According to Tracy Wright, the director of the Eastchester Public Library, once you fill out the online application (select your home library from the drop down menu, and please use a parental e-mail if you are under 18), you will receive an email with your new library card number. If your email is blocked, you will receive a call. Please note that since the library is closed, the call will be coming from Johnson Chaco, not the library itself. 

Also, the New York Public Library is offering library cards to all New York State residents through the Simply E app. 

Any library card will grant you access to Hoopla or Libby, and with those apps you can "check out" ebooks or audio books. Keep reading, and stay fly, Eagles!