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January grades 3 - 5 programs electricity, ice cream and marshmallow building

Discovery Force-It's Always a Good Day for Ice Cream!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade

Who says you can’t make ice cream in January? We’ll use baggies, ice, and a little science magic to shake up our very own icy treats. Get ready to mix, freeze, and taste your sweet creation!  Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program
Event Details:

Who says you can’t make ice cream in January? We’ll use baggies, ice, and a little science magic to shake up our very own icy treats. Get ready to mix, freeze, and taste your sweet creation!  Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Range Info

Information About Age Ranges

While the library's family programs are open to all ages, other programs in youth services are designed for a specific age or grade range. Establishing age and grade ranges allows us to plan programs that are appropriate for each range of child development, maintain quality in our programming, and promote fairness to all. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at library@orangecountync.gov.

Caregivers Remain at the Library

Children will participate in this program independently from their caregivers, however, if a child is under the age of 10 the caregiver will need to remain inside the library for the duration of the program.

experiment

K-5th Science Saturday at Southern

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Join UNC’s ACS group to discover how liquids behave in bubbling lava lamps and watch colorful swirls come to life in a magic milk experiment! 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join UNC’s ACS group to discover how liquids behave in bubbling lava lamps and watch colorful swirls come to life in a magic milk experiment! 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers Remain at the Library

Children will participate in this program independently from their caregivers, however, if a child is under the age of 10 the caregiver will need to remain inside the library for the duration of the program.

tote bag with green and blue striped heart on it, tote bag with lego man head painted on it

K-5th Tote Bag Painting at Southern

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

RESCHEDULED: Please register for the rescheduled session on February 15th at 3:30pm here: https://orangecountync.librarycalendar.com/eve

Cancelled
Closed
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED: Please register for the rescheduled session on February 15th at 3:30pm here: https://orangecountync.librarycalendar.com/eve

Graphic for Tales & Tails, a read aloud to a therapy dog program. The title is at the top of the graphic. Below, there is a picture of the black dog that is coming, with a speech bubble that says "Hi! My name is Magnolia." Next to that is an open book image with the program information on it, that it will be Sunday, January 25, with sessions starting at 2pm at the main library in Hillsborough. Registration is required.

Tales & Tails

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

Waitlist
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

Disclaimer(s)

Photos at events

Photos may be taken at this event and used on the library's website and social media and in other promotional pieces. Please let program staff know if you do not want pictures taken of you or your family.

January grades 3 - 5 programs electricity, ice cream and marshmallow building

Discovery Force-Marshmallow Engineering

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade

Use marshmallows and toothpicks to build your own structure! Kids will explore engineering, stability, and creative design in this fun hands-on activity. Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program
Event Details:

Use marshmallows and toothpicks to build your own structure! Kids will explore engineering, stability, and creative design in this fun hands-on activity. Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Range Info

Information About Age Ranges

While the library's family programs are open to all ages, other programs in youth services are designed for a specific age or grade range. Establishing age and grade ranges allows us to plan programs that are appropriate for each range of child development, maintain quality in our programming, and promote fairness to all. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at library@orangecountync.gov.

Caregivers Remain at the Library

Children will participate in this program independently from their caregivers, however, if a child is under the age of 10 the caregiver will need to remain inside the library for the duration of the program.

Young authors information

Young Authors Workshop Series, Grades 4-8

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School

Calling all young writers! Join us for a three-week creative writing workshop designed for students in grades 4–8.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School
Program Type: Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Calling all young writers! Join us for a three-week creative writing workshop designed for students in grades 4–8.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos at events

Photos may be taken at this event and used on the library's website and social media and in other promotional pieces. Please let program staff know if you do not want pictures taken of you or your family.

Parent-Free Event

This program is designed for youth participants to attend unaccompanied. Please make arrangements to drop-off and pick-up participants 5-10 minutes before a program ends.

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Adventure Squad, K-5th - Snow Much Fun!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Join us for a wintery library program filled with snowflake cutting, snow slime, snow globes, and other snowy crafts. For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:

Join us for a wintery library program filled with snowflake cutting, snow slime, snow globes, and other snowy crafts. For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Range Info

Information About Age Ranges

While the library's family programs are open to all ages, other programs in youth services are designed for a specific age or grade range. Establishing age and grade ranges allows us to plan programs that are appropriate for each range of child development, maintain quality in our programming, and promote fairness to all. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at library@orangecountync.gov.

Photos at events

Photos may be taken at this event and used on the library's website and social media and in other promotional pieces. Please let program staff know if you do not want pictures taken of you or your family.

Take your child to the library day flyer

Touch-a-Truck!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Everyone

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Everyone
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photos at events

Photos may be taken at this event and used on the library's website and social media and in other promotional pieces. Please let program staff know if you do not want pictures taken of you or your family.

A small image of the program flyer with program description and age information.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performances
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photos at events

Photos may be taken at this event and used on the library's website and social media and in other promotional pieces. Please let program staff know if you do not want pictures taken of you or your family.

Dana Hill Magic Performance Info

Magic Show Performance by Dana Hill Magic

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Everyone

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Everyone
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photos at events

Photos may be taken at this event and used on the library's website and social media and in other promotional pieces. Please let program staff know if you do not want pictures taken of you or your family.

Young authors information

Young Authors Workshop Series, Grades 4-8

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School

Calling all young writers! Join us for a three-week creative writing workshop designed for students in grades 4–8.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School
Program Type: Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Calling all young writers! Join us for a three-week creative writing workshop designed for students in grades 4–8.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos at events

Photos may be taken at this event and used on the library's website and social media and in other promotional pieces. Please let program staff know if you do not want pictures taken of you or your family.

Parent-Free Event

This program is designed for youth participants to attend unaccompanied. Please make arrangements to drop-off and pick-up participants 5-10 minutes before a program ends.

February Library programs for 3-5

Discovery Force-How Tall is your Skyscraper?

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade

Ready to reach for the sky? Use LEGO bricks to build a skyscraper as tall as you can! Test your engineering skills, and see if it stands strong or takes a tumble!  Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program
Event Details:

Ready to reach for the sky? Use LEGO bricks to build a skyscraper as tall as you can! Test your engineering skills, and see if it stands strong or takes a tumble!  Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Range Info

Information About Age Ranges

While the library's family programs are open to all ages, other programs in youth services are designed for a specific age or grade range. Establishing age and grade ranges allows us to plan programs that are appropriate for each range of child development, maintain quality in our programming, and promote fairness to all. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at library@orangecountync.gov.

Caregivers Remain at the Library

Children will participate in this program independently from their caregivers, however, if a child is under the age of 10 the caregiver will need to remain inside the library for the duration of the program.

Graphic for Tales & Tails, a read aloud to a therapy dog program. The title is at the top of the graphic. Below, there is a picture of the black dog that is coming, with a speech bubble that says "Hi! My name is Magnolia." Next to that is an open book image with the program information on it, that it will be Sunday, February 15, with sessions starting at 2pm at the main library in Hillsborough. Registration is required.

Tales & Tails

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

Disclaimer(s)

Photos at events

Photos may be taken at this event and used on the library's website and social media and in other promotional pieces. Please let program staff know if you do not want pictures taken of you or your family.

K-5th Tote Bag Painting at Southern--Rescheduled

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Children in K-5th grade are invited to visit the library at 2pm to paint their own tote bag to keep! Space is limited, registration required. 

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Children in K-5th grade are invited to visit the library at 2pm to paint their own tote bag to keep! Space is limited, registration required. 

Young authors information

Young Authors Workshop Series, Grades 4-8

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School

Calling all young writers! Join us for a three-week creative writing workshop designed for students in grades 4–8.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School
Program Type: Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Calling all young writers! Join us for a three-week creative writing workshop designed for students in grades 4–8.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos at events

Photos may be taken at this event and used on the library's website and social media and in other promotional pieces. Please let program staff know if you do not want pictures taken of you or your family.

Parent-Free Event

This program is designed for youth participants to attend unaccompanied. Please make arrangements to drop-off and pick-up participants 5-10 minutes before a program ends.

February Library programs for 3-5

Discovery Force-Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade

Learn how Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year are alike—and how they differ! Kids will explore traditions from across Asia through stories, crafts, and cultural activities that celebrate renewal and good fortune.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program
Event Details:

Learn how Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year are alike—and how they differ! Kids will explore traditions from across Asia through stories, crafts, and cultural activities that celebrate renewal and good fortune.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Range Info

Information About Age Ranges

While the library's family programs are open to all ages, other programs in youth services are designed for a specific age or grade range. Establishing age and grade ranges allows us to plan programs that are appropriate for each range of child development, maintain quality in our programming, and promote fairness to all. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at library@orangecountync.gov.

Caregivers Remain at the Library

Children will participate in this program independently from their caregivers, however, if a child is under the age of 10 the caregiver will need to remain inside the library for the duration of the program.

Flyer for Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime at the Main Library in Hillsborough at 10am on Saturday, February 21st. It includes a picture of children reading, along with a description saying "Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish."

Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime @ Main

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
Event Details:

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

plants with root systems

K-5th Science Saturday at Southern

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Join UNC’s Science in the Stacks at Southern Branch Library

for a hands-on experiment about photosynthesis!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join UNC’s Science in the Stacks at Southern Branch Library

for a hands-on experiment about photosynthesis!

February Library programs for 3-5

Discovery Force-Hot Cocoa Science

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade

Warm up with a cozy, hands-on STEM adventure! Kids will explore the science behind hot cocoa as they experiment with dissolving, temperature, density, and delicious chemistry.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program
Event Details:

Warm up with a cozy, hands-on STEM adventure! Kids will explore the science behind hot cocoa as they experiment with dissolving, temperature, density, and delicious chemistry.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Range Info

Information About Age Ranges

While the library's family programs are open to all ages, other programs in youth services are designed for a specific age or grade range. Establishing age and grade ranges allows us to plan programs that are appropriate for each range of child development, maintain quality in our programming, and promote fairness to all. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at library@orangecountync.gov.

Caregivers Remain at the Library

Children will participate in this program independently from their caregivers, however, if a child is under the age of 10 the caregiver will need to remain inside the library for the duration of the program.

Graphic for Tales & Tails, a read aloud to a therapy dog program. The title is at the top of the graphic. Below, there is a picture of the black dog that is coming, with a speech bubble that says "Hi! My name is Magnolia." Next to that is an open book image with the program information on it, that it will be Sunday, March 15, with sessions starting at 2pm at the main library in Hillsborough. Registration is required.

Tales & Tails

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

Disclaimer(s)

Photos at events

Photos may be taken at this event and used on the library's website and social media and in other promotional pieces. Please let program staff know if you do not want pictures taken of you or your family.

Flyer for Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime at the Main Library in Hillsborough at 10am on Saturday, March 21st. It includes a picture of children reading, along with a description saying "Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish."

Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime @ Main

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
Event Details:

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

All library locations will be closed on Friday, April 3rd for Easter.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

All library locations will be closed on Friday, April 3rd for Easter.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

All library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

All library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

All library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

All library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth.