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Nonpartisan Voter Registration and Election Information Table

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Cultural
A small image of the program flyer with colorful music notes in the background and a cartoon image of 5 young children playing instruments.

Music and Movement

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Dance the morning away to our favorite songs and enjoy instructor-led movement activities to really get the wiggles out!  For ages 2 - 5, with a caregiver. Siblings are welcom...

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

Dance the morning away to our favorite songs and enjoy instructor-led movement activities to really get the wiggles out!  For ages 2 - 5, with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. No registration required.

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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.

Teen spooky craft contest information

Teen Spooky Craft Contest, Last Day to Enter

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

Teen Craft Contest: Express Your Creativity! Calling all teen artists and creators! Join our October Teen Craft Contest and showcase your talents in a variety of categories, inc...

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

Teen Craft Contest: Express Your Creativity!

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.

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.

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

Baby Lapsit

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
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: 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.

K-5 gross food program

Family Program-It's Tasty and Deliciously Gross!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween cooking adventure! Join us as we whip up some delightfully disgusting snacks that are sure to trick your senses and tickle your taste buds. ...

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

Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween cooking adventure! Join us as we whip up some delightfully disgusting snacks that are sure to trick your senses and tickle your taste buds.

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.

TAG meeting information flyer

Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12

Wednesday, October 30, 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, October 31, 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.

open play information

Open Play Switch, Grades 6-12

Thursday, October 31, 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.

Voter Information

Nonpartisan Voter Registration and Election Information Table

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Cultural
Write-In Workshop

Write-In Workshop

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library invite writers and aspiring writers to spend time working in the company of their fellows. Join in and win prizes for your productiv...

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

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library invite writers and aspiring writers to spend time working in the company of their fellows. Join in and win prizes for your productivity! The schedule of events is as follows:

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, November 7, 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.

Write-In Workshop

Write-In Workshop

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library invite writers and aspiring writers to spend time working in the company of their fellows. Join in and win prizes for your productiv...

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

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library invite writers and aspiring writers to spend time working in the company of their fellows. Join in and win prizes for your productivity! The schedule of events is as follows:

Horror Writers Panel

Horror Writers Panel

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library present a Horror Writers Panel as part of a group of creative writing events. Authors will speak on various topics, read from their ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library present a Horror Writers Panel as part of a group of creative writing events.

Tech Topics

Tech Topics - Group Chat

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Study Room 230 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Technology Program
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Tech Topics Get quick help with the basics of everyday tech! Register to join us at Main Library in Hillsborough for Group Chat Tech Topics on second Tuesdays of the month and&n...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Study Room 230
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Tech Topics

Book Clubs

Tuesday Evening Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Tuesday Evening Book Club is a Community Member-Led book club which meets the on 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough. The club discusses a wide ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

The Tuesday Evening Book Club is a Community Member-Led book club which meets the on 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough. The club discusses a wide variety of popular and interesting books in a light atmosphere.

Tech Topics

Tech Topics - One-on-One Time (6pm Session)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Study Room 230 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Technology Program, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Tech Topics Get quick help with the basics of everyday tech! Register to join us at Main Library in Hillsborough for Group Chat Tech Topics on second Tuesdays of the month and&n...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Study Room 230
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Program, Workshop & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tech Topics

Tech Topics

Tech Topics - One-on-One Time (6:30pm Session)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 6:45pm
Study Room 230 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Technology Program, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Tech Topics Get quick help with the basics of everyday tech! Register to join us at Main Library in Hillsborough for Group Chat Tech Topics on second Tuesdays of the month and&n...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Study Room 230
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Program, Workshop & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Tech Topics

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

Thursday, November 14, 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.

art club for neurodivergent kids 8-18

Inclusive Minds Youth Social Club

Sunday, November 17, 2024 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 f...

Register
Required
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: 23
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 interac

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.

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

Thursday, November 21, 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.

café con aroma en español

Coffee and Conversations with El Centro Hispano

Saturday, November 23, 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: 60
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.

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.