Embark on a reading adventure this summer at a public library near you.

Beginning June 20th, libraries throughout Harnett County are offering exciting programs to not only

entertain but also encourage children to read throughout the summer months. All activities are

free and open to children of all ages.

2011 SUMMER READING PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Harnett County Public Library 601 S. Main St.

Lillington, NC 27546 910-893-3446

Angier Public Library 28 N. Raleigh Road Angier, NC 27501 919-639-4413

Dunn Public Library 110 E. Divine St. Dunn, NC 28334 910-892-2899

Anderson Creek Public Library

914 Anderson Creek School Road

Bunnlevel, NC 28323 910-814-4012

Summer programs were made possible with funding and support from the Friends of the Harnett County Public Library, Friends

of the Dunn Public Library and Highland Elementary School’s PTO.

at a Public Library Near You!

Coats Public Library 243 S. McKinley St. Coats, NC 27521 910-230-1944

Erwin Public Library 110 West F St.

Erwin, NC 28339 910-897-5780

Highland Elementary School

1915 Buffalo Lake Rd. Sanford, NC 27332

Contact # 910-893-3446

Coats-Erwin Middle School 2833 NC 55 East Dunn, NC 28334

Contact # 910-893-3446

The Harnett County Public Library launches the Summer Reading Program with

Monday, June 20th at 2:00pm Harnett County Govt. Complex

311 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd. Lillington

Multi-Purpose Room Located between the Health Department and Social Services

Registration is not required, however groups with more than four children should call in advance. (910-897-5780)

Schedule of Events at the Angier Public Library Programs are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 pm

Monday, June 20th at 2pm Storytelling with Ron Jones at Harnett Co. Govt. Complex Tuesday, June 21st at 2pm Children’s Comedian and Ventriloquist, Steve Brogan Thursday, June 23rd at 2pm Matinee Madness ~ Tangled Tuesday, June 28th at 2pm Family Concert w/ music, puppetry, storytelling, & poetry (Timmy & Susanna Abell) Thursday, June 30th at 2:pm Matinee Madness ~ Megamind Tuesday, July 5th at 2pm Matinee Madness ~ Yogi Bear (the movie) Thursday, July 7th at 2pm Matinee Madness ~ Despicable Me Tuesday, July 12th at 2pm Storyteller Scooter Hayes the Story “Yeller”. Thursday, July 14th at 2pm Matinee Madness ~ Gnomeo and Juliette Tuesday, July 19th at 2pm Aladdin, presented by Hampstead Players Children’s Theatre

Angier Public Library 28 N. Raleigh Rd Angier, NC 27501 910-639-4413

Monday, June 20th at 2pm Storytelling with Ron Jones at Harnett Co. Govt. Complex Wednesday, June 22nd at 2pm Children’s Comedian and Ventriloquist, Steve Brogan (Coats-Erwin Middle School)

Monday, June 27th at 2pm Fun at the Fire House-Tour the Erwin Fire Department Wednesday, June 29th at 2pm Family Concert with music, puppetry, and storytelling (Coats-Erwin Middle School) Monday, July 4th Library Closed for Independence Day Holiday Wednesday, July 6th at 2pm Flow Circus-Comedy Juggling & Magic of Paul Miller (Coats-Erwin Middle School) Monday, July 11th at 2pm All American Bingo-Sport your patriotic attire and join us for traditional fun. Wednesday, July 13th at 2pm Scooter Stories with Scooter Hayes the Story“Yeller” (Coats-Erwin Middle School) Monday, July 18th at 2pm A Day in the Life of a Law Enforcement Officer with Erwin Police Chief Wednesday, July 20th at 2pm Aladdin, presented by Hampstead Stage Company (Coats-Erwin Middle School)

Schedule of Events for the Erwin Public Library Monday programs will be held at the Erwin Public Library at 2:00pm Wednesday programs will be held at Coats-Erwin Middle School at 2:00pm

Erwin Public Library 110 West F Street Erwin, NC 28339 910-897-5780

Monday, June 20th at 2pm Storytelling with Ron Jones at Harnett Co. Govt. Complex

Thursday, June 23rd at 11am Children’s Comedian and Ventriloquist, Steve Brogan Thursday, June 30th at 11am Family Concert with music, puppetry, and storytelling (Timmy & Susanna Abell) Thursday, July 7th at 11am Flow Circus-Comedy Juggling & Magic of Paul Miller Thursday, July 14th at 11am Scooter Stories with Scooter Hayes the Story“Yeller Thursday July 21st at 11am Aladdin, presented by Hampstead Stage Company

Schedule of Events at the Anderson Creek Public Library Programs are on Thursdays at 11:00am

Anderson Creek Public Library 914 Anderson Creek School Road

Bunnlevel, NC 28323 910-814-4012

Monday, June 20th at 2pm Storytelling with Ron Jones at Harnett Co. Govt. Complex

Wednesday, June 22nd at 10am Children’s Comedian and Ventriloquist, Steve Brogan Wednesday, June 29th at 10am Family Concert with music, puppetry, and storytelling, (Timmy & Susanna Abell) Wednesday, July 6th at 10am Flow Circus-Comedy Juggling & Magic of Paul Miller Wednesday, July 13th at 10am Scooter Stories with Scooter Hayes the Story“Yeller” Wednesday, July 20th at 10am Aladdin, presented by Hampstead Stage Company

Schedule of Events at Highland Elementary Programs are on Wednesdays at 10:00am

Highland Elementary School 1915 Buffalo Lake Road Sanford, NC 27332 910-893-3446

Monday, June 20th at 2pm Storytelling with Ron Jones at Harnett Co. Govt. Complex

Tuesday, June 21st at 2pm Noah’s Landing-Get up close and personal with animals from around the world Thursday, June 23rd at 2pm Children’s Comedian and Ventriloquist, Steve Brogan

Friday, June 24th at 10am & 3pm Design a photo frame. (Registration required. Online registration opens on Mon., June 20th) Tuesday, June 28th at 2pm Around the World with Books & Music presented by Dr. Ran Whitley of Campbell University

Thursday, June 30th at 2pm Family Concert with music, puppetry, storytelling, and poetry, (Timmy & Susanna Abell)

Friday, July 1st at 10am & 3pm Children’s Games from Around the World (Registration required. Online registration opens on Mon. June 27th)Tuesday, July 5th at 2pm Movie Time ~ African Cats, A Disney Nature Film

Thursday, July 7th at 2pm Flow Circus-Comedy, Juggling & Magic of Paul Miller Friday, July 8th at 10am & 3pm Create your own colorful masterpiece using the art of Batik (Registration opens on Tues., July 5th)

Tuesday, July 12th at 2pm B-I-N-G-O Thursday, July 14th at 2pm Scooter Stories with Scooter Hayes the Story“Yeller”

Friday, June 15th at 10am & 3pm More Games from Around the World (Registration required. Online registration opens on Mon., July 11th)

Tuesday, July 19th at 2pm Harnett County Kids Have Talent-Share your talent with others (registration required) Thursday, July 21st at 2pm Aladdin, presented by Hampstead Stage Company

Schedule of Events at the Harnett County Public Library Programs are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00pm Friday programs will be at 10am & 3pm and require registration.

Harnett County Public Library 601 S. Main St.

Lillington, NC 27546 910-893-3446

Schedule of Events at Coats Public Library Mondays programs are at 11:00am at the Coats Public Library Wednesday programs are at 2pm at Coats-Erwin Middle School

Monday, June 20th at 2pm Storytelling with Ron Jones at Harnett Co. Govt. Complex

Wednesday, June 22nd at 2pm Children’s Comedian and Ventriloquist, Steve Brogan (Coats-Erwin Middle School)

Monday, June 27th at 11am Children’s Games from Around the World (Learn about the games other cultures play)

Wednesday, June 29th at 2pm Family Concert with music, puppetry, and storytelling (Coats-Erwin Middle School) Monday, July 4thth Independence Day Holiday-Library Closed

Wednesday, July 6th at 2pm Flow Circus-Comedy Juggling & Magic of Paul Miller (Coats-Erwin Middle School)

Monday, July 11th at 11am B-I-N-G-O Wednesday, July 13th at 2pm Scooter Stories with Scooter Hayes the Story“Yeller” (Coats-Erwin Middle School)

Monday, July 18th at 11am Movie Time-African Cats, A Disney Nature Film Wednesday, July 20th at 2pm Aladdin, presented by Hampstead Stage Company (Coats-Erwin Middle School)

Coats Public Library 243 S. McKinley St. Coats, NC 27521 910-230-1944

Coats-Erwin Middle School 2833 NC 55 East Dunn, NC 28339

Contact # 910-893-3446

Schedule of Events at the Dunn Public Library Registration packets available on Thursday, June 16th. All events will be held at the Dunn Public Library unless otherwise stated. Registration for craft programs will open one day prior to the craft day. You may register by calling or visiting the Dunn Public Library.

Monday, June 20th at 2pm Storytelling with Ron Jones at Harnett Co. Govt. Complex

Tuesday, June 21st at 11am Children’s Comedian and Ventriloquist, Steve Brogan (Stewart Theater) Wed, June 22nd at 11am, 2:30pm & 4pm Craft (Registration is required)

Thursday, June 23rd at 2:30pm Movie Time Monday, June 27th at 11am and 2:30pm Storytime

Tuesday, June 28th at 11am Family Concert with music, puppetry, storytelling, and poetry (Stewart Theater)

Wed, June 29th at 11am, 2:30pm & 4pm Craft (Registration required) Thursday, June 30th at 2:30pm Movie Time

Tues., July 5th at 11am & 2:30pm Storytime Wed., July 6th at 11am, 2:30pm & 4pm Craft (Registration required)

Thurs., July 7th at 2:30pm Movie Time Monday, July 11th at 11am & 2:30pm Storytime

Tuesday, July 12th at 11am Scooter Stories with Scooter Hayes the Story“Yeller” (Stewart Theater)

Wed, July 13th at 11am, 2:30pm & 4pm Craft (Registration required) Thurs., July 14th at 2:30pm Movie Time

Monday, July 18th at 11am & 2:30pm Storytime Tues., July 19th at 11am Aladdin, presented by Hampstead Stage Company (Stewart Theater)

Wed, July 20th at 11am, 2:30pm & 4pm Craft (Registration required)

Thurs., July 21st at 2:30pm Movie Time Tuesday, July 26th at 11am & 2:30pm Storytime

Wed., July 27th at 11am, 2:30pm & 4pm Craft (Registration required) Thurs., July 28th at 2:30pm Awards Ceremony and Finale

Dunn Public Library 110 East Divine St. Dunn, NC 28334 910-892-2899

Register for Friday programs at www.harnett.org/library on the

Monday prior to the event.

“Learn with Laughter” Starring Steve and his trunk full of friends.

Dunn Stewart Theater Tuesday, June 21st at 11:00am

Angier Public Library Tuesday, June 21st at 2:00pm

Highland Elementary Wednesday, June 22nd at 10:00am

Coats-Erwin Middle School Wednesday, June 22nd at 2:00pm

Anderson Creek Public Library Thursday, June 23rd at 11:00am

Harnett Co. Public Library Thursday, June 23rd at 2:00pm

Dunn Stewart Theater Tuesday, June 28th at 11:00am

Angier Public Library Tuesday, June 28th at 2:00pm

Highland Elementary Wednesday, June 29th at 10:00am

Coats-Erwin Middle School Wednesday, June 29th at 2:00pm

Anderson Creek Public Library Thursday, June 30th at 11:00am

Harnett Co. Public Library Thursday, June 30th at 2:00pm

Enjoy a family concert which will include storytelling, puppetry, and music.

Dunn Stewart Theater Tuesday, July 12th at 11:00am

Angier Public Library Tuesday, July 12th at 2:00pm

Highland Elementary Wednesday, July 13th at 10:00am

Coats-Erwin Middle School Wednesday, July 13th at 2:00pm

Anderson Creek Public Library Thursday, July 14th

at 11:00am

Harnett County Public Library Thursday, July 14th at 2:00pm

It’s the Melville Dewey tour! Meet the writer and recording artist of the infamous Melville Dewey Rap.

Complete with book turntables and a rapping book drop this program is sure to bring down the house!

Presented by the Hampstead Stage Company

Journey to a land faraway in this classic story based on “The Tales of the Arabian Nights”

Dunn Stewart Theater Tuesday, July 19th at 11:00am

Angier Public Library Tuesday, July 19th at 2:00pm

Highland Elementary Wednesday, July 20th at 10:00am

Coats-Erwin Middle School Wednesday, July 20th at 2:00pm

Anderson Creek Public Library Thursday, July 21st

at 11:00am

Harnett County Public Library Thursday, July 21st at 2:00pm

Read Yourself Silly! Enjoy magic, juggling, balloon sculpting and

discover how a trip to the library can change your life!

Highland Elementary Wednesday, July 6th

at 10:00am

Coats-Erwin Middle School Wednesday, July 6th

at 2:00pm

Anderson Creek Public Library Thursday,

July 7th,at 11:00am

Harnett County Public Library Thursday,

July 7th at 2:00pm