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Local History Help Hours

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Main Library's Local History Help Drop-In Hours are most Mondays from 12-3pm. Help by appointment can be requested most Thursdays from 12-3pm.

Join us for the return of Cook the Book! A Cookbook club at the Main Library. April 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Cook the Book! Spring 2026 Meeting

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join us for a brand-new Spring edition of the library's cookbook club, now meeting seasonally in 2026!

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The Lorax character and title with description of movie event

Celebrate Earth Day with "The Lorax" Movie

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, Everyone

Orange County Public Library and the Hillsborough Climate Challenge invite you and your family to celebrate Earth Day with The Lorax movie! (Movie Rated PG) Feel free to bring your favorite (nut-free) movie snacks!

Event Advertisement: Star Party At Home (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Star Party at Home Evening

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

Did you know that North Carolina has a statewide Star Party every year? 2026 marks the 14th annual North Carolina Statewide Star Party, a signature event of the 2026 NC Science Festival. 

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Advertisement: Local History Help Hours (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Local History Help Hours

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Main Library's Local History Help Drop-In Hours are most Mondays from 12-3pm. Help by appointment can be requested most Thursdays from 12-3pm.

grogu lego set

Star Wars Day Costume Celebration!

All Day 5/2 - 5/4
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

May the 4th be with you.

Event Advertisement: Make a Pollinator Watering Station (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Make a Pollinator Watering Station

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Families, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

Make a Watering Station for Thirsty Pollinators with Hillsborough Garden Club on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12-1pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. This event is for all ages.

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A bouquet of pink and white flowers made with pipe cleaners

Pipe Cleaner Bouquet Making

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Stop by the Southern Branch anytime between 2 and 5 pm on May 3rd and learn to make flowers from pipe cleaners, perfect as a gift for upcoming holidays and graduations or just to decor

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Advertisement: Local History Help Hours (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Local History Help Hours

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Main Library's Local History Help Drop-In Hours are most Mondays from 12-3pm. Help by appointment can be requested most Thursdays from 12-3pm.

Event Advertisement: Garden Party at the Library - Plant Swap & Crafts (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Garden Party at the Library - Plant Swap & Crafts

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

It's Garden Party at Main Library in Hillsborough, and everyone is invited! 

Advertisement: Local History Help Hours (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Local History Help Hours

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Main Library's Local History Help Drop-In Hours are most Mondays from 12-3pm. Help by appointment can be requested most Thursdays from 12-3pm.

Advertisement: Local History Help Hours (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Local History Help Hours

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Main Library's Local History Help Drop-In Hours are most Mondays from 12-3pm. Help by appointment can be requested most Thursdays from 12-3pm.

Icons representing various hobbies (painting, sewing, games, reading, technology, gardening) surrounding a white frame that says "what's your hobby"

Hobby Buffet: Try New Things!

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Do you want to try new things, but don't want to spend money on supplies for something you might not like?

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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
Summer reading kickoff information for Saturday May 30th 2026 from 10am-1pm

Summer Reading Kickoff Event

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

Summer Reading Kickoff & Community Resource Fair

Join us for the launch of our Summer Reading Program with the roaring theme, "Unearth New Adventures"!

Offsite Event
decorative

Stomp into Summer Reading at Southern

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

All ages: Celebrate the start of Summer Reading! 

Visit the library for fun activities all day and “Unearth a Story” as we embark on an 8 week reading adventure!

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

Closed for Independence Day

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

All library locations will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for Independence Day.

Closing

Closed for Labor Day

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

All library locations will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

Closing

Friends Fall Book Sale

All Day 9/16 - 9/20
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Everyone

Friends Fall Book Sale - Room Reservation for 5-days

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

All library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.

Closing

Closed for Christmas

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

All library locations will be closed from Thursday, December 24th through Monday, December 28th in observance of Christmas.

Closing