2. A signed photo of Daniel Radcliffe in the Burlingame Public Library

Harry Potter is a popular book series that many children check out at the Burlingame Public Library. Did you know that Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter in the film series, wrote a message to the library? You can find a signed photo of Radcliffe at the entrance to the childrens’ section. Radcliffe wrote, “To Kathy and the children of Burlingame Library, Reading is the greatest magic!”

This photo has been a special part of the library for librarian Kathy von Mayrhauser for over 10 years. Von Mayrhauser’s cousin was the stage manager for the Broadway play How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in New York City in 2012, where he worked with Radcliffe, who starred in the production. He had Radcliffe sign the photo for her, and it remains displayed in the library. Whenever children go to check out the Harry Potter series, they can read a heartwarming message from Harry Potter himself.