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Closing Early for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Closing
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Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
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, December 5, 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.

Sew Together

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of sewing. Bring your sewing machine and your current project. Or use our space to spread out for cutting patterns or to enjoy the company of other sewists...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of sewing. Bring your sewing machine and your current project. Or use our space to spread out for cutting patterns or to enjoy the company of other sewists while you catch up on some hand-stitching.

Tech Topics

Tech Topics - Group Chat

Tuesday, December 10, 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, December 10, 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, December 11, 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, December 11, 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, December 12, 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.

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

Thursday, December 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.

café con aroma en español

Coffee and Conversations with El Centro Hispano

Saturday, December 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: 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!

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Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
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.

Book Clubs

First Monday Classics Book Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough. The club discusses classic books in a...

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:

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough.

Book Clubs

Tuesday Evening Book Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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.

Dig Deeper With Us

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Orange County Master Gardeners for a series of gardening lectures and workshops and pick up free seeds. Occurring on select third Sundays of the month from 2pm-3:30pm, thi...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Join the Orange County Master Gardeners for a series of gardening lectures and workshops and pick up free seeds.

financial fitness

Financial Fitness

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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.

Book Clubs

First Monday Classics Book Club

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough. The club discusses classic books in a...

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:

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough.

Book Clubs

Tuesday Evening Book Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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.

Dig Deeper With Us

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Orange County Master Gardeners for a series of gardening lectures and workshops and pick up free seeds. Occurring on select third Sundays of the month from 2pm-3:30pm, thi...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Join the Orange County Master Gardeners for a series of gardening lectures and workshops and pick up free seeds.

financial fitness

Financial Fitness

Thursday, February 27, 2025 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.

Book Clubs

First Monday Classics Book Club

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough. The club discusses classic books in a...

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:

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough.

Book Clubs

Tuesday Evening Book Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 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.