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First Monday Classics

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Purpose of Meeting:

Book club - Discuss the classic books

Main Library in Hillsborough
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book club - Discuss the classic books

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

Storytime at the Park

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion in downtown Hillsborough, 140 E. Margaret Lane.  Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are inv...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion in downtown Hillsborough, 140 E.

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.

Kids Discover......Floods

Kids Discover-Floods

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Today we will build structures and flood them.  Join us to figure out how to build the strongest structure with the materials provided.  *Registration not required*

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

Today we will build structures and flood them.  Join us to figure out how to build the strongest structure with the materials provided.  *Registration not required*

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.

2024 County Government Academy

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Purpose of Meeting:

Sharing information about the county departments 

Main Library in Hillsborough
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Sharing information about the county departments 

Create your own plants

Create Your Own Plants, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us as we create our own everlasting DIY gardens. Located in the 1st floor meeting room.   If you can't make it at the start time of the event, feel free to drop in ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us as we create our own everlasting DIY gardens. Located in the 1st floor meeting room.

 

If you can't make it at the start time of the event, feel free to drop in when you can. 

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.

Virtual Authors Series

Virtual Authors Series: Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Event
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Virtual Authors Series: Nina Simon | Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00 PM EDT | For Adults A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Tal...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Event
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

Virtual Authors Series: Nina Simon | Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00 PM EDT | F

A green and orange flyer depicting cartoon children playing dress-up. Flyer text: Cybrary Storytime. For kids 0 to 4 years old and their caregivers. 10:30 am Thursdays. Century Center, 100 N Greensboro Street. For more information: Orangecountylibrary.org. Questions? Contact us: 919-918-7387.

Cybrary Storytime

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cybrary in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Century Center (Room 2-3) in downtown Carrboro! Recommended for children 0–4 years. ¡Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones e historias en...

Library Branch: Cybrary in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Century Center (Room 2-3) in downtown Carrboro! Recommended for children 0–4 years.

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.

Open play switch flyer

Teen Room Open Play Video Games, Grades 6-12

Thursday, May 9, 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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Yogi Buddies

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library for Yogi Buddies, our monthly yoga storytime program for children currently in grades K-2. Stretch your body and listen to stories while practicing ...

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

Join us at the Main Library for Yogi Buddies, our monthly yoga storytime program for children currently in grades K-2.

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.

Illustration for Not a Book Club, showing books and coffee cups.

Not a Book Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Not A Book Club:

The next best thing to reading a good book is talking about it with our fellow readers. Join us online for an informal book discussion. We're "Not a Book Club," so there's no assig...

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 235

Not A Book Club

The next best thing to reading a good book is talking about it with our fellow readers. Join us online for an informal book discussion. We're "Not a Book Club," so there's no assigned reading and no pressure. Just grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and let's talk books! Sign up here or call 919.245.2525. 

No hay lectura asignada ni presión. Simplemente tome una taza de café o una copa de vino, ¡y hablemos acerca de libros! Regístrese aquí o llame al 919.245.2525. (En inglés, mayores de 16 años).

#NaBC

Trinity by Zelda Lockhart

Community Read of Trinity by Zelda Lockhart Continues

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Author Events, Book Club, Panel Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Community Read! Join OCPL's Community Read of Trinity by local author, Zelda Lockhart. The book is available in print at the library and on Hoopla in both an e-book an...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Book Club, Panel Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Community Read!

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

Dads Playgroup

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
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

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

Baby Lapsit

Monday, May 13, 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 Park

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion in downtown Hillsborough, 140 E. Margaret Lane.  Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are inv...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion in downtown Hillsborough, 140 E.

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.

Kids Discover Earthquakes

Kids Discover-Earthquakes

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Join us to find out what kinds of things cause Earthquakes.  We will build different structures and see how they withstand the Earthquakes we create!  

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

Join us to find out what kinds of things cause Earthquakes.  We will build different structures and see how they withstand the Earthquakes we create!  

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.

Book Clubs

Tuesday Evening Book Club

Tuesday, May 14, 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 Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough. The club discusses a wide v...

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

The Tuesday Evening Book Club is a Community Member-Led book club which meets the on 2nd Tuesday 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.

Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a peaceful midday refresh? Join our Silent Book Club!   Every meeting follows the same format: one hour of silent, sustained reading, followed by thirty mi...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Looking for a peaceful midday refresh? Join our Silent Book Club!  

Community Health Assessment

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Purpose of Meeting:

This meeting will be to discuss our recent Community Health Assessment and work with meeting attendees to come up with some ideas together on how to address and plan for the priori...

Main Library in Hillsborough
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

This meeting will be to discuss our recent Community Health Assessment and work with meeting attendees to come up with some ideas together on how to address and plan for the priority areas. The meeting will be open to the public.

A green and orange flyer depicting cartoon children playing dress-up. Flyer text: Cybrary Storytime. For kids 0 to 4 years old and their caregivers. 10:30 am Thursdays. Century Center, 100 N Greensboro Street. For more information: Orangecountylibrary.org. Questions? Contact us: 919-918-7387.

Cybrary Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cybrary in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Century Center (Room 2-3) in downtown Carrboro! Recommended for children 0–4 years. ¡Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones e historias en...

Library Branch: Cybrary in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Century Center (Room 2-3) in downtown Carrboro! Recommended for children 0–4 years.

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.

Open play switch flyer

Teen Room Open Play Video Games, Grades 6-12

Thursday, May 16, 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, May 16, 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 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: Arts & Crafts, 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)

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.

A blue flyer advertising the Carrboro Explorers Club. Flyer text: Carrboro Explorers Club for grades K through 2. Third Thursdays at 4 pm. Carrboro Civic Club, 108 Bim Street. This month's topic is: Happy mother's day!

Carrboro Explorers Club: Happy Mother's Day!

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade
Event Details:

Join us at the Cybrary for our new monthly Explorers Club for grades K-2! This month, we’ll celebrate Mother's Day and make cards for our moms! Registration encouraged, but not ...

Register
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us at the Cybrary for our new monthly Explorers Club for grades K-2! This month, we’ll celebrate Mother's Day and make cards for our moms!

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.

Page Turners Book Club at the Seymour Center

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Page Turners Book Club (Seymour Center in Chapel Hill) Join us the 3rd Friday of the month from 10-11a.m. at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. The book club is free, open to th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Page Turners Book Club (Seymour Center in Chapel Hill)

Join us the 3rd Friday of the month from 10-11a.m. at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. The book club is free, open to the public and no registration required.

Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day

Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Experience Hillsborough, the small town with big history, through a day of FREE activities at our local sites! Visit as many locations on the list as you can or choose locations an...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Experience Hillsborough, the small town with big history, through a day of FREE activities at our local sites!