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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Roll out with your library card today!

National Library Card Sign-Up Month

All Day 9/3 - 9/30
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Unlock your library card's potential during the month of September!  During the month of September, Orange County Public Library cardholders can enjoy exclusive promotions,...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Unlock your library card's potential during the month of September! 

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.

National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

September 17th is National Voter Registration Day! Stop by Main Library in Hillsborough to find out if you're registered, fill out registration forms, update your information,...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Cultural
Event Details:

September 17th is National Voter Registration Day! Stop by Main Library in Hillsborough to find out if you're registered, fill out registration forms, update your information, and more.

Tiny Tots. Picture of a young boy playing with a toy.

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and moveme...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
Event Details:

Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and movement.

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.

Tissue Paper Flowers

Kids Discover-Tissue Flowers

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Join us for an amazing STEAM adventure where we celebrate Hispanic Heritage in a vibrant and hands-on way! Discover the rich cultural traditions behind tissue paper flowers and the...

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

Join us for an amazing STEAM adventure where we celebrate Hispanic Heritage in a vibrant and hands-on way!

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.

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Clay Creations, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Calling all teen artists! Dive into the world of sculpting at our Miniature Masterpieces: Clay Creations Workshop. Join us at the library for an afternoon of hands-on fun as you cr...

Register
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: 18
Event Details:

Calling all teen artists! Dive into the world of sculpting at our Miniature Masterpieces: Clay Creations Workshop.

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.

Acorn Acres Hat Drive

Knit or Crochet a Hat for a Child this Fall

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

From September 19th through the end of the year, give the gift of warmth by knitting or crocheting a hat for Acorn Acres, a local organization which creates and distributes ha...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

From September 19th through the end of the year, give the gift of warmth by knitting or crocheting a hat for Acorn Acres, a local organization which creates and distributes hats, gloves, and more to school children in our community.

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls – Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Thursdays at 10am as we gather for a 60-minute, leisurely walk along the Riverwalk Tr...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls – Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Thursdays at 10am as we gather for a 60-minute, leisurely walk along the Riverwalk Trail. This event is open to all.

Yarn Together

Yarn Together with Acorn Acres

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Get together with other fibercrafters over light refreshment to knit or crochet a hat for a child in our community! Acorn Acres Community Crafting is a local organization which cre...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Get together with other fibercrafters over light refreshment to knit or crochet a hat for a child in our community!

open play information

Open Play Switch, Grades 6-12

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Games & Trivia, Recurring
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Hey Teens! Thursday afternoons, you are invited to play our Nintendo Switch at the library. All games are provided. Located in the 2nd floor Teen Room. To play, starting...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Trivia, Recurring
Event Details:

Hey Teens!

Thursday afternoons, you are invited to play our Nintendo Switch at the library. All games are provided. Located in the 2nd floor Teen Room.

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.

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Kids Explore... Pop-up Garden Art

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library for Kids Explore, our weekly program series for children in grades K-2.  Registration not required. This week we will explore famous art featuri...

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

Join us at the Main Library for Kids Explore, our weekly program series for children in grades K-2.  Registration not required.

This week we will explore famous art featuring gardens and make our own pop-up paper gardens!

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.

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.

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.

Voter Information

Nonpartisan Voter Registration and Election Information Table

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Front Lobby at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by Main Library on Friday afternoons from September 20th through November 1st for non-partisan voter registration and election information including dates, times, and location...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Front Lobby
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Cultural
Event Details:

Stop by Main Library on Friday afternoons from September 20th through November 1st for non-partisan voter registration and election information including dates, times, and locations for early voting.

A small image with program title and and image of a father figure laughing with two smiling children.

Dads Playgroup

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Bring your babies and toddlers to a playgroup where you and your little one can play and meet new people.  This playgroup is designed for kids under age five and especially ge...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Child
Event Details:

Bring your babies and toddlers to a playgroup where you and your little one can play and meet new people.  This playgroup is designed for kids under age five and especially geared for Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, and male caregivers but anyone int

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.

café con aroma en español

Coffee and Conversations with El Centro Hispano

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library in Hillsborough for Coffee and Conversations in Spanish (Café con Aroma en español) with El Centro Hispano! This is a relaxed and friendly gather...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library in Hillsborough for Coffee and Conversations in Spanish (Café con Aroma en español) with El Centro Hispano!

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.

Author Event - Harry Kavros

Author Event - Harry Kavros

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Main Library in Hillsborough as we welcome local author, Harry Kavros, reading from his new book, Observations of an Accidental Farmer―and a Mindful Reader. Registr...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Join us at Main Library in Hillsborough as we welcome local author, Harry Kavros, reading from his new book, 

Babsit lapsit storytime. Mother reading to child on her lap.

Baby Lapsit

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Babies from age 0 to walkers are invited with their caregivers to participate in a 20-minute lapsit program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and movement. A ...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
Event Details:

Babies from age 0 to walkers are invited with their caregivers to participate in a 20-minute lapsit program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and movement.

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.

Tiny Tots. Picture of a young boy playing with a toy.

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and moveme...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
Event Details:

Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and movement.

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.

Painting on metal

Kids Discover-Mexican Folk Art

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Step into the world of vibrant colors and cultural creativity with our STEAM program! Dive into Hispanic Heritage and discover the beauty of Folk Art Painting on aluminum. Unleash ...

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

Step into the world of vibrant colors and cultural creativity with our STEAM program! Dive into Hispanic Heritage and discover the beauty of Folk Art Painting on aluminum.

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.

Bookmark design contest flyer

Bookmark Design Contest Ends, Sept 1-25

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:

Library Bookmark Design Contest Show off your creativity! The Orange County Public Library invites patrons of all ages to design a bookmark that captures our library's spirit an...

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:

Library Bookmark Design Contest

Show off your creativity! The Orange County Public Library invites patrons of all ages to design a bookmark that captures our library's spirit and community.

Tour Your Library

Tour Your Library

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Families, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Celebrate with a guided tour of the Main Library in Hillsborough. Explore the space and the resources we have. We'll meet dow...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Celebrate with a guided tour of the Main Library in Hillsborough. Explore the space and the resources we have. We'll meet downstairs and work our way up.

Teen advisory group information

Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 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.

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls – Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Thursdays at 10am as we gather for a 60-minute, leisurely walk along the Riverwalk Tr...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls – Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Thursdays at 10am as we gather for a 60-minute, leisurely walk along the Riverwalk Trail. This event is open to all.

financial fitness

Financial Fitness

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the Main Library in Hillsborough and pick up tips about managing your finances in a casual, non-intimidating setting. Leading the discussion will be Demarcus Bowden, a Cert...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Stop by the Main Library in Hillsborough and pick up tips about managing your finances in a casual, non-intimidating setting. Leading the discussion will be Demarcus Bowden, a Certified Financial Planner with Edward Jones.

open play information

Open Play Switch, Grades 6-12

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Games & Trivia, Recurring
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Hey Teens! Thursday afternoons, you are invited to play our Nintendo Switch at the library. All games are provided. Located in the 2nd floor Teen Room. To play, starting...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Trivia, Recurring
Event Details:

Hey Teens!

Thursday afternoons, you are invited to play our Nintendo Switch at the library. All games are provided. Located in the 2nd floor Teen Room.

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.

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Building Buddies

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Games & Trivia, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library for Building Buddies! We will listen to stories, build with LEGOs from a surprise challenge, and talk about our creations with friends. This ...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Games & Trivia, Recurring
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library for Building Buddies!

We will listen to stories, build with LEGOs from a surprise challenge, and talk about our creations with friends.

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.