Name: Take Your Child to the Library Day
Start: 2025-02-01T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-01T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library in Hillsborough

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Age Group:

Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Everyone

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! Join us for a morning of fun wit...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Everyone

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.

Inclusive Minds Youth Social Club

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Join us for an inclusive crafting club designed for neurodivergent youth ages 8-18 and their caregivers, as needed. Together, we will engage in crafts and activities to foster...

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Required

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Join us for an inclusive crafting club designed for neurodivergent youth ages 8-18 and their caregivers, as needed.

Together, we will engage in crafts and activities to foster creativity, authentic social interactio

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.

Duct Tape Creations, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Recurring

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your creativity with duct tape! In this hands-on crafting program, teens will use colorful and paterned duct tape to design unique items like wallets, flowers,...

Register

Required

Register

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring

Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your creativity with duct tape! In this hands-on crafting program, teens will use colorful and paterned duct tape to design unique items like wallets, flowers, and more.

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons (DnD), Grades 6-9

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Games & Trivia

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! This session's story is called "Diamond in the Rough" This adventure is a mystery; the players will be called upon by a wealthy family to invest...

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Required

Closed

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Games & Trivia

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! This session's story is called "Diamond in the Rough" This adventure is a mystery; the players will be called upon by a wealthy family to investigate the spate of jewel thefts at their country estate.

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.

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.

Candy Sushi, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Games & Trivia, Recurring

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Roll into a sweet adventure and unleash your creativity at our Candy Sushi program! Using gummy candies, rice crispy treats, and other delicious sweets, you’ll get to make (and eat...

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Required

Register

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Games & Trivia, Recurring

Required

Seats Remaining: 28

Event Details:

Roll into a sweet adventure and unleash your creativity at our Candy Sushi program! Using gummy candies, rice crispy treats, and other delicious sweets, you’ll get to make (and eat!) your own sushi-inspired masterpieces.

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.

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.

Chill & Create: Movie, Crafts, and Snacks, Grades 6-12

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Kick back, craft, and chill!Teens, join us for a relaxed Saturday afternoon at the library! Watch a fun movie (rated G, PG, or PG-13), get creative with a simple craft, and enjoy s...

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Required

Register

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 29

Event Details:

Kick back, craft, and chill!

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.

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.

Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a group of 8th-12th graders dedicated to making a positive impact at the library for themselves and other teens. For more information, please see o...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Event Details:

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a group of 8th-12th graders dedicated to making a positive impact at the library for themselves and other teens.

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.

Inclusive Minds Youth Social Club

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Join us for an inclusive crafting club designed for neurodivergent youth ages 8-18 and their caregivers, as needed. Together, we will engage in crafts and activities to foster...

Register

Required

Register

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Join us for an inclusive crafting club designed for neurodivergent youth ages 8-18 and their caregivers, as needed.

Together, we will engage in crafts and activities to foster creativity, authentic social interactio

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.

Slime Lab, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Recurring

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Slime Lab: Mix, Create, Squish!Get ready to squish and stretch your creativity at our Slime Lab! Customize your very own slime using different bases and awesome mix-ins like glitte...

Register

Required

Register

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring

Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Event Details:

Slime Lab: Mix, Create, Squish!

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons, Grades 6-9

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Games & Trivia

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! This session's story is called "The Workshop Watches." In this adventure, players will contend with a living laboratory that has gone rogue and ...

Required

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Games & Trivia

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! This session's story is called "The Workshop Watches." In this adventure, players will contend with a living laboratory that has gone rogue and turned murderous! This is a good adventure for beginners.

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.

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.

Writing For Video Games Workshop

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Workshop & Classes

Age Group:

Middle School, High School, Adults

Event Details:

Writing For Video Games Workshop | Open to Adults and Teens | Sunday, March 9th 2025 from 1pm-5pm at Main Library in Hillsborough located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, N...

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Required

Register

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults

Program Type: Workshop & Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Writing For Video Games Workshop | Open to Adults and Teens | Sunday, March 9th 2025 from 1pm-5pm at

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.

Mini Terrariums: Craft Your Own Green World, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Recurring

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on crafting experience as we create unique mini terrariums! Design your own tiny ecosystem using plants, rocks, and decorative elements. Perfect for nature love...

Required

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on crafting experience as we create unique mini terrariums! Design your own tiny ecosystem using plants, rocks, and decorative elements. Perfect for nature lovers and budding gardeners!

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.

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.

Literary Peeps Show

All Day

Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

It's time for the 7th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest at the Main Library in Hillsborough! The library invites you to make and bring in a literary-themed, marshmallow peeps...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

It's time for the 7th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest at the Main Library in Hillsborough!

Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a group of 8th-12th graders dedicated to making a positive impact at the library for themselves and other teens. For more information, please see o...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Event Details:

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a group of 8th-12th graders dedicated to making a positive impact at the library for themselves and other teens.

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.

Literary Peeps Show - Last Day for Entries

All Day

Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

It's time for the 7th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest at the Main Library in Hillsborough! The library invites you to make and bring in a literary-themed, marshmallow peeps...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

It's time for the 7th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest at the Main Library in Hillsborough!

Dungeons and Dragons, Grades 6-9

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Games & Trivia

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! This session's story is called "The Workshop Watches." In this adventure, players will contend with a lving laboratory that has gone rogue and t...

Required

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Games & Trivia

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! This session's story is called "The Workshop Watches." In this adventure, players will contend with a lving laboratory that has gone rogue and turned murderous! This is a good adventure for beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Range Info

Branches:

Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

Description:

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Join us for an inclusive crafting club designed for neurodivergent youth ages 8-18 and their caregivers, as needed.

Together, we will engage in crafts and activities to foster creativity, authentic social interactio

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Parent-Free Event

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Parent-Free Event

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Parent-Free Event

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Parent-Free Event

Join us for an inclusive crafting club designed for neurodivergent youth ages 8-18 and their caregivers, as needed.

Together, we will engage in crafts and activities to foster creativity, authentic social interactio

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Age Range Info

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Age Range Info

Photos at events

Parent-Free Event

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Parent-Free Event

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