Harnett Big Read Kickoff - Main

Step into the world of Appalachia and celebrate the power of a great story!

Join us as we kick off our Harnett Big Read with a special community celebration inspired by Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead. Set in the mountains of Appalachia, the novel explores themes of family, resilience, community, and finding your place in the world. This will be a year-long community read with several events this fall and early next year!

Experience a little piece of history with Camp Flintlock, who will bring the past to life with an exciting colonial faire featuring historical demonstrations and activities. Enjoy live music that connects to the cultural traditions and musical heritage reflected throughout the novel.

And, of course, we’ll have free copies of Demon Copperhead available for attendees (on a first-come, first-served basis) who want to join us for the Big Read!

Find more Big Read events: nc.harnettlibrary.org/big-read-2026

Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Main Library Lawn | All Ages

📍Main Library: 455 McKinney Pkwy. Lillington

❎No Registration Required - Seats available on a first-come basis

This project was supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov. This project is also supported by Arts Midwest.

Community event in Coats, Harnett County, NC 27521.