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Join us at Coats Public Library for an exciting exploration of owls, brought to you by NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores!...
06/01/2026

Join us at Coats Public Library for an exciting exploration of owls, brought to you by NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores! 🦉✨ Discover the amazing adaptations of these fascinating creatures through biofacts, interactive activities, and even an owl pellet dissection!

☑️ Registration Required
🕚 11:00 a.m.: https://harnett.libcal.com/event/16165398
🕧 12:30 p.m.: https://harnett.libcal.com/event/16165408

Tuesday, June 9 | 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. | Ages: 8-18
📍Coats Library: 29 E Main St. Coats

Check out this event and all our summer programs here: https://coats.harnettlibrary.org/events

📚✨ What’s Happening at the Library? ✨📚 Get ready for a week full of fun, learning, and creativity at your local library!...
05/30/2026

📚✨ What’s Happening at the Library? ✨📚

Get ready for a week full of fun, learning, and creativity at your local library! There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Some programs require registration, so be sure to check our calendar for details and sign up: https://coats.harnettlibrary.org/events

📌 If an event is full, join the waitlist! Spots open up all the time.

We can’t wait to see you at the library this week! 📖🎉

📚🌞 June is here, and so are new programs at the Library!Some programs require registration, so be sure to check our cale...
05/29/2026

📚🌞 June is here, and so are new programs at the Library!

Some programs require registration, so be sure to check our calendar for details and sign up. If an event is full, join the waitlist! Spots open up all the time.

The full calendar of events is on our website: https://nc.harnettlibrary.org/events

📚🦖 Also beginning June 1: Our 2026 Summer Reading Program!

Are you ready to Unearth a Story with us this summer? 🦕

Learn more: https://nc.harnettlibrary.org/SRP-2026

📚✨ What’s Happening at the Library? ✨📚 Our programming schedule is lighter than usual this month as we are hard at work ...
05/23/2026

📚✨ What’s Happening at the Library? ✨📚

Our programming schedule is lighter than usual this month as we are hard at work preparing for our Summer Reading Program. 🦖 Get ready to Unearth a Story with us this summer—beginning June 1! 🦕

Some programs require registration, so be sure to check our calendar for details and sign up: https://coats.harnettlibrary.org/events

📌 If an event is full, join the waitlist! Spots open up all the time.

We can’t wait to see you at the library this week! 📖🎉

A friendly reminder that all Harnett County Public Libraries will be closed on Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25 for t...
05/22/2026

A friendly reminder that all Harnett County Public Libraries will be closed on Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25 for the holiday.

We’ll resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 26. In the meantime, feel free to explore our digital resources by visiting our website: harnett.org/library.

This closure includes the Main Library in Lillington and branches in Angier, Benhaven, Coats, Dunn, Erwin, Anderson Creek, and Boone Trail.

🦖 Unearth a Story with Harnett County Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program!Join us June 1–July 26, 2026, at all ...
05/22/2026

🦖 Unearth a Story with Harnett County Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program!

Join us June 1–July 26, 2026, at all 8 library locations for a summer packed with FREE events for all ages. Enjoy live performances, STEAM activities, crafts, story times, escape rooms, and more!

📍 Events will be held at each of our library locations: Angier Public Library, Anderson Creek Public Library, Benhaven Public Library, Boone Trail Community Center & Library, Coats Public Library, Dunn Public Library, Erwin Public Library, and Harnett County Public Library.

Featured Programs Include:
✨ Grow on the Go: Play, learn, and grow with Harnett County Partnership for Children’s mobile play program.
🎸 Big Bang Boom: Enjoy a unique blend of “kindie” music.
🐺 Grey Seal Puppets: Watch puppets perform “A Tangle of Tales.”
🎩 Dana Hill: Take part in an interactive magic and illusion show.
🐰 Rancho Chikiito: Interact with farm animals including bunnies and chickens.

Families can look forward to STEAM labs, art workshops, escape rooms, movie nights, and unique teen and adult programs including craft nights, gardening workshops, book clubs, and more.

📚 Take the Summer Reading Challenge! Track your minutes, win prizes, and enter to win a grand prize when you read 800 minutes:
🏰 Early Literacy (ages 0–5): Toniebox
🖋️ School Age (ages 6–12): 3D Printing Pen
📕 Teens (ages 13–18): Kindle Fire
📘 Adults (ages 18+): Kindle Paperwhite

📌 Visit https://nc.harnettlibrary.org/SRP-2026 to view the full events schedule, register for events, and learn more. Many of our Summer Programs require registration, and spots fill up quickly!

Coats Public Library will reopen on Friday, May 22, with regular hours.Welcome back!
05/21/2026

Coats Public Library will reopen on Friday, May 22, with regular hours.

Welcome back!

📢 Library Closing: The Coats Public Library will be closed at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 and all day on Thursday, Ma...
05/20/2026

📢 Library Closing: The Coats Public Library will be closed at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 and all day on Thursday, May 21 due to a water line break.

📆 All programs scheduled for this time have been canceled. Check our website for the latest updates: harnett.org/library

All other Harnett County Libraries will operate on their normal schedule.

📚✨ What’s Happening at the Library? ✨📚 Our programming schedule is lighter than usual this month as we are hard at work ...
05/16/2026

📚✨ What’s Happening at the Library? ✨📚

Our programming schedule is lighter than usual this month as we are hard at work preparing for our Summer Reading Program. 🦖 Get ready to Unearth a Story with us this summer—beginning June 1! 🦕

Some programs require registration, so be sure to check our calendar for details and sign up: https://coats.harnettlibrary.org/events

📌 If an event is full, join the waitlist! Spots open up all the time.

We can’t wait to see you at the library this week! 📖🎉

🕰️ Holiday Reminder: The library is closed Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

🎨 The results are in. Meet our 2026 Tiny Art Winners!These winning pieces will be touring Harnett County Public Library ...
05/11/2026

🎨 The results are in. Meet our 2026 Tiny Art Winners!

These winning pieces will be touring Harnett County Public Library locations throughout the month of May. Don’t miss your chance to see them in person!

📍View the full tour schedule here: https://nc.harnettlibrary.org/tiny-art

A huge thank you to everyone who participated! Over 200 incredible pieces of Tiny Art were created by patrons across the county, and more than 150 of you voted for your favorites!

🥳 Art Pick-Up Info:
🧑‍🎨 If your artwork isn’t on tour, pick-up begins Monday, May 18.
🏆 If your piece is part of the tour, pick-up begins Tuesday, June 2.
📆 All art must be picked up by Tuesday, June 16. Please contact your home library for pick-up details.

Address

29 East Main Street
Coats, NC
27521

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19102301944

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