Boone Trail Community Center & Library

Boone Trail Community Center & Library Harnett County Public Library satellite and Parks & Recreation Community Center. View our social media policy: https://bit.ly/3HCXlr7

Offers child-focused programs, basketball gym, playground, walking trail, and two ballfields. Harnett County social media sites are subject to the applicable public records laws. Consequently, any communication on Harnett County social media sites (whether by a County employee or the general public) is subject to monitoring and disclosure to third parties. Relevant Harnett County and North Carolin

a public records retention schedules apply to social networking content. Records required to be maintained pursuant to a relevant records retention schedule shall be maintained for the required retention period in a format that preserves the integrity of the original record and is easily accessible using the approved County platforms and tools. The County reserves the right to remove any comments/postings that (i) contain unprotected speech such as obscenity, defamation, fraud, incitement, and speech integral to criminal conduct, ; (ii) are spam or contain computer viruses; (iii) advocate or depict illegal activity; (iv) target or disparage any ethnic, racial, religious, gender or other type of group; (v) compromise the safety or security of the public; (vi) promote private business ventures, services, or products; (vii) are related to campaigns for public office or promote a political organization; (viii) infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property; (ix) are not related to the County or County-related matters; (x) violent or threatening; or (xi) disclosure of confidential, sensitive or proprietary information. Please note that the comments expressed on this site do not reflect the opinions and positions of the County of Harnett or its officers and employees. If you have any questions concerning the operation of this online moderated discussions site, please contact the County department.

Create your own explorer viewers using cardboard tubes! Kids will decorate and assemble their own pretend binoculars, pe...
06/01/2026

Create your own explorer viewers using cardboard tubes! Kids will decorate and assemble their own pretend binoculars, perfect for imaginative adventures, backyard exploring, and outdoor play. This simple craft encourages creativity while giving young explorers a fun tool to take on their next adventure. All supplies will be provided.

☑️Registration Required
Learn more and register: https://harnett.libcal.com/event/16528065

Tuesday, June 2 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Ages: 6 - 11
📍Boone Trail Library: 8500 Old US Hwy 421, Lillington

📚🌞 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

Create your own explorer viewers using cardboard tubes! Kids will decorate and assemble their own pretend binoculars, pe...
05/26/2026

Create your own explorer viewers using cardboard tubes! Kids will decorate and assemble their own pretend binoculars, perfect for imaginative adventures, backyard exploring, and outdoor play. This simple craft encourages creativity while giving young explorers a fun tool to take on their next adventure. All supplies will be provided.

☑️ Registration Required
Learn more and register: https://harnett.libcal.com/event/16528065

Tuesday, June 2 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Ages: 6 - 11
📍Boone Trail Library: 8500 Old US Hwy 421, Lillington

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners has vacancies on the following board:Harnett County Library Board of Trustees–...
05/22/2026

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners has vacancies on the following board:

Harnett County Library Board of Trustees
– Boone Trail Community Representative
– Anderson Creek Community Representative
– Dunn Community Representative

▶ Requirements
The Boone Trail representative must reside in the Boone Trail community. The Anderson Creek representative must reside in the Anderson Creek community. The Dunn representative must reside in the Dunn community.

▶ Function of Board
The Harnett County Library Board of Trustees is an advisory board to the Library. The Board makes recommendations on policy to local government and acts as a liaison between the library, local government, and the community. The Board promotes library service in general and assists in the development of the County Library System and library service throughout Harnett County.

The Board cooperates with and supports the programs of the Harnett County Library System, the North Carolina Library Association, and the North Carolina State Library, and helps unify library action at all levels in North Carolina. The Board provides an effective means of influencing local support for passage of adequate library legislation and promotes complete use of the library facilities and resources.

▶ Meetings
The Board meets quarterly on the fourth Wednesday of January, April, July, and October.

✍️ County citizens wishing to be considered may submit an application to the County Manager’s office at 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC or fill out an application online at https://nc.harnettlibrary.org/hcpl-board. Please submit an application by Monday, May 25, 2026.

🦖 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!

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners has vacancies on the following board:Harnett County Library Board of Trustees–...
05/15/2026

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners has vacancies on the following board:

Harnett County Library Board of Trustees
– At-Large Representative District 2
– Boone Trail Community Representative
– Anderson Creek Community Representative

▶ Requirements
The District 2 representative must reside in Harnett County, District 2. The Boone Trail representative must reside in the Boone Trail community. The Anderson Creek representative must reside in the Anderson Creek community.

▶ Function of Board
The Harnett County Library Board of Trustees is an advisory board to the Library. The Board makes recommendations on policy to local government and acts as a liaison between the library, local government, and the community. The Board promotes library service in general and assists in the development of the County Library System and library service throughout Harnett County.

The Board cooperates with and supports the programs of the Harnett County Library System, the North Carolina Library Association, and the North Carolina State Library, and helps unify library action at all levels in North Carolina. The Board provides an effective means of influencing local support for passage of adequate library legislation and promotes complete use of the library facilities and resources.

▶ Meetings
The Board meets quarterly on the fourth Wednesday of January, April, July, and October.

✍️ County citizens wishing to be considered may submit an application to the County Manager’s office at 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC or fill out an application online at https://nc.harnettlibrary.org/hcpl-board. Please submit an application by Monday, May 25, 2026.

🎨 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.

All Harnett County Public Libraries will be closed on Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25 for the holiday. We’ll resume ...
05/09/2026

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.

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

⭐📚 Join us for our Summer Friends of the Library Used Book Sale and uncover a world of literary treasures! With thousand...
05/08/2026

⭐📚 Join us for our Summer Friends of the Library Used Book Sale and uncover a world of literary treasures! With thousands of gently used books available, there’s something for everyone.

All proceeds support the Harnett County Library’s programs and services, making this a fantastic way to give back to your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to find some great summer reads.

Learn more: https://nc.harnettlibrary.org/book-sale

June 5 & 6 | Library Hours | Training Room | All Ages
📍 Main Library: 455 McKinney Pkwy, Lillington, NC 27546
❎ No Registration Required

🎨 Our Tiny Art Gallery Show is live! 🎨Join us in the Great Hall at the Main Library in Lillington from Monday, May 4 to ...
05/04/2026

🎨 Our Tiny Art Gallery Show is live! 🎨

Join us in the Great Hall at the Main Library in Lillington from Monday, May 4 to Saturday, May 9 for our Tiny Art Gallery Show, featuring miniature masterpieces created by your friends, neighbors, and fellow community members from across Harnett County. Come admire the incredible talent and creativity on display.

While you’re here, vote for your favorite pieces in each age category and help decide which tiny works of art will go on a Gallery Tour to all libraries in the Harnett County Public Library System.

Can’t make it to the library? Vote online: https://nc.harnettlibrary.org/tiny-art-vote

This is your chance to celebrate local creativity, discover hidden artistic gems, and support the amazing work of our library community. Don’t miss this inspiring display of tiny talent! 🌟

See all upcoming Tiny Art events: https://nc.harnettlibrary.org/tiny-art

Address

8500 Old US 421
Lillington, NC
27546

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday 1pm - 7pm
Wednesday 1pm - 7pm
Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 7pm

Telephone

(910) 984-1094

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