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!
