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Join us for our upcoming Craft Supply Swap, where creativity meets sustainability! Bring your gently used or unused craf...
10/21/2026

Join us for our upcoming Craft Supply Swap, where creativity meets sustainability! Bring your gently used or unused craft supplies and swap them for something new-to-you. It’s the perfect chance to declutter your craft space, discover fresh inspiration, and connect with fellow makers in the community.

We welcome items like yarn, fabric, scrapbook materials, art supplies, beads, tools, and more—anything that could spark someone else’s next project!

No supplies to share? No problem! Everyone is welcome to browse and take part while supplies last.

Wednesday, November 4 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Adults
📍Dunn Library: 110 E Divine St. Dunn
❎No Registration Required - Seats available on a first-come basis

🔍"The Plot Thickens" Book Club at Dunn Public Library! 🕵️‍♀️✨Dive into gripping twists and rich narratives with Dunn Pub...
10/20/2026

🔍"The Plot Thickens" Book Club at Dunn Public Library! 🕵️‍♀️✨

Dive into gripping twists and rich narratives with Dunn Public Library's monthly book club, "The Plot Thickens"! Join us for a lively, engaging discussion as we unravel this month's psychological thriller!

📖 This Month’s Pick: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

Every day, Millie cleans the Wi******er family's pristine home, cooks their meals, and tries to ignore Nina Wi******er's strange behavior and lies. But when Millie tries on one of Nina’s white dresses, she discovers her attic bedroom door only locks from the outside... Fortunately for Millie, the Wi******ers have no idea who she really is or what she’s capable of. 🗝️🚪

Haven't finished reading the book yet? No problem at all! Don't let an unfinished chapter keep you away—come for the discussion, share your predictions, and connect with fellow mystery lovers!

Monday, October 26 | 11 – 12 p.m. | Adult Program
📍Dunn Library: 110 E Divine St, Dunn, NC 28334
❎No Registration Required - Seats available on a first-come basis
📚 Grab Your Copy: Physical copies of The Housemaid are ready for checkout right now at the Dunn Library front desk!

Don't miss our enchanting Storytime Sessions, tailor-made for the curious minds of toddlers and preschoolers! Each week,...
10/20/2026

Don't miss our enchanting Storytime Sessions, tailor-made for the curious minds of toddlers and preschoolers! Each week, we gather to read 3 delightful books, sing 2 catchy songs, and create 1 awesome craft, all carefully chosen to get little ones singing, dancing, and building a lifelong love for reading. It is the perfect place to spark big imaginations and cultivate essential early literacy skills in a fun, welcoming space.

This week, we are exploring the fun and mysterious world of ghosts! We will share 3 fun stories all about these spooky characters, float along to 2 exciting action songs, and discover some fun facts about ghosts. Afterward, the creativity continues as we make 1 ghost-themed craft, giving little ones a chance to express their creativity and have fun creating their own ghost masterpiece.

Grown-ups, bring your little explorers to the Dunn Library for a morning packed with laughter, learning, and community! We provide all ofthe supplies for our stories and crafts, you just need to bring your imagination and enthusiasm. Come join the fun and watch your child blossom into a confident, joyful reader!

🌈 HCPL - Where Little Imaginations Grow! 🌈

Learn more: https://harnett.libcal.com/event/17216731

Tuesday, October 27 | 10 – 11 a.m. | Age: 0-5
📍Dunn Library: 110 E Divine St. Dunn
❎No Registration Required - Seats available on a first-come basis

Love reading and ice cream? Come hang out with us at Sprinkles in Dunn for Panels & Pages, a new teen book club! 🍦📚We’ll...
10/19/2026

Love reading and ice cream? Come hang out with us at Sprinkles in Dunn for Panels & Pages, a new teen book club! 🍦📚

We’ll read our first book during the month of October and meet up to chat about it on the fourth Thursday--October 22nd at 4pm. If you don't have a copy of the book, swing by the Dunn Public Library to check one out! Also, join us for October's meeting and help us pick our book selection for November and December!

This month we're reading:
The Weight of Blood
by Tiffany D. Jackson

When Springville residents—at least the ones still alive—are questioned about what happened on prom night, they all have the same explanation … Maddy did it.

An outcast at her small-town Georgia high school, Madison Washington has always been a teasing target for bullies. And she's dealt with it because she has more pressing problems to manage. Until the morning a surprise rainstorm reveals her most closely kept secret: Maddy is biracial. She has been passing for white her entire life at the behest of her fanatical white father, Thomas Washington.

After a viral bullying video pulls back the curtain on Springville High's racist roots, student leaders come up with a plan to host the school's first integrated prom as a show of unity. The popular white class president convinces her Black superstar quarterback boyfriend to ask Maddy to be his date, leaving Maddy wondering if it's possible to have a normal life.

But some of her classmates aren't done with her just yet. And what they don't know is that Maddy still has another secret … one that will cost them all their lives.

Learn more: https://harnett.libcal.com/event/17367185

Thursday, October 22 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Teens
📍Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop: 217 E Broad St, Dunn, NC
❎No Registration Required - Seats available on a first-come basis

In September at the library, we turned chemistry into something you could measure, watch, and most importantly, taste!Ou...
10/19/2026

In September at the library, we turned chemistry into something you could measure, watch, and most importantly, taste!

Our Kitchen Chemists made Honeycomb Candy while using math skills to measure ingredients and temperatures, then charting the changes they could observe along the way. Meanwhile, the adult section smelled suspiciously like marshmallows while the kids’ section was full of proud candy makers and very happy taste testers.

Who knew cooking and eating could be such a fun way to learn? Oh, that’s right… we did!

📚✨ What’s Happening at the Library? ✨📚 Get ready for a week full of fun, learning, and creativity at your local library!...
10/17/2026

📚✨ 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://dunn.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! 📖🎉

Aaaaarg, spiders in the library! Luckily, these little eight legged visitors were made of paper!During this week’s story...
10/17/2026

Aaaaarg, spiders in the library! Luckily, these little eight legged visitors were made of paper!

During this week’s storytime, our young patrons learned all about spiders, their amazing webs, and their many eyes and legs. Then they got creative by making their very own spiders, complete with beads on their feet to help us hear them coming. With these little critters jingling along, there’s no sneaking up on us!

Join us every Tuesday at 10 a.m. for more storytime fun! Next week, we’ll be reading, dancing, and creating a festive pumpkin craft. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for an afternoon of spooky, family-friendly fun at the library!🎬 3:30 p.m. – Toy Story of Terror!Calling all Toy...
10/17/2026

Join us for an afternoon of spooky, family-friendly fun at the library!

🎬 3:30 p.m. – Toy Story of Terror!
Calling all Toy Story fans! Grab a seat and enjoy a special showing of Toy Story of Terror, a Halloween adventure featuring Woody, Buzz, and the whole gang.

👻 4:00–4:30 p.m. – Costume Fashion Show
Show off your Halloween style! Wear your costume and strut your stuff down our library catwalk during our Costume Fashion Show. We can't wait to see all of your creative costumes!

🎃 Spooky Treats & Crafts
Enjoy festive crafts and delicious spooky treats for all ages throughout the event. Be sure to visit every activity station to complete the fun and collect a spooky treat along the way!

We can't wait to celebrate with families and Halloween enthusiasts of all ages for an afternoon filled with stories, creativity, and Spooktacular fun!

Learn more: https://harnett.libcal.com/event/17340203

Friday, October 30 | 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Family
📍Dunn Library: 110 E Divine St. Dunn
❎No Registration Required - Seats available on a first-come bas

Celebrating our readers! 📚🎶Library Card Sign-Up Month was a huge success, and we’re excited to announce the winner of ou...
10/16/2026

Celebrating our readers! 📚🎶

Library Card Sign-Up Month was a huge success, and we’re excited to announce the winner of our special giveaway drawing!

A big thank you to our amazing community for celebrating with us. Remember, your library card is your backstage pass to endless reading, learning, and fun year-round.

Get yours today at any HCPL branch or online at https://harnett.libguides.com/about/getacard!

Five hundred words. One terrifying story. What will you create? 👻 🎃Teens and adults are invited to take on our Flash Fi...
10/16/2026

Five hundred words. One terrifying story. What will you create? 👻 🎃

Teens and adults are invited to take on our Flash Fiction Challenge and write a scary story in 500 words or less. Make it creepy, chilling, mysterious, or downright terrifying!

Two winners will be selected, and each will receive a prize.

Challenge Opens: October 1
Challenge Ends: October 23

Entry Forms: Pick up entry forms at the Dunn Public Library.

Where To Submit: Information is available upon challenge entry.

Bring your imagination and your best scare. Will your story be the one that keeps us up at night?

Thursday, October 1 – Friday, October 23 | All-Day Drop-in | Age: 12+
📍Dunn Library: 110 E Divine St. Dunn
❎No Registration Required

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110 E Divine Street
Dunn, NC
28334

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