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Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch Library

For a 15-20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!

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

Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch Library

For a 15-20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!

A small image of the program flyer with program description and age information.

Curiosity Crew, K-2 - LEGOs

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

Calling all curious kids! The Curiosity Crew is a program where Kindergarten–2nd graders can build, create, and discover through fun projects in art, science, and beyond. This week the Curiosity Crew will build and create with LEGO bricks.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

Calling all curious kids! The Curiosity Crew is a program where Kindergarten–2nd graders can build, create, and discover through fun projects in art, science, and beyond. This week the Curiosity Crew will build and create with LEGO bricks.

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 us at library@orangecountync.gov.

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.

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Tuesday Evening Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registrion Enabled
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.

colored pencils

Wednesday Crafternoon for Kids

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Kids and Families, drop-in afterschool to enjoy some craft time together!

Program is for Preschoolers up to 5th graders. All children must be accompanied by an adult caretaker.

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids and Families, drop-in afterschool to enjoy some craft time together!

Program is for Preschoolers up to 5th graders. All children must be accompanied by an adult caretaker.

Cozy Winter Reading Nights

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Southern Meeting Room 114 at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Beat the cold weather blues through quiet reading in good company with hot beverages once a month this winter.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Beat the cold weather blues through quiet reading in good company with hot beverages once a month this winter.

3 children in a ball pit of mutlicolored toy balls

Storytime and Playtime at Southern

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

Join us at The Drakeford Library Complex for storytime and playtime!

Starting at 10:30am, Southern Branch librarians will lead a 25 minute program with stories, songs, and movement for toddlers-preschoolers a

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

Join us at The Drakeford Library Complex for storytime and playtime!

Starting at 10:30am, Southern Branch librarians will lead a 25 minute program with stories, songs, and movement for toddlers-preschoolers a

January 3 - 5 programs electricity, ice cream, and marshmallow building

Discovery Force-Shine, Spark, Shock! ⚡

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade

Get ready to explore the power of static electricity!

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program
Event Details:

Get ready to explore the power of static electricity!

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 us at library@orangecountync.gov.

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.

Advertisement: Book Clubs (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Page Turners Book Club at the Seymour Center

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Page Turners Book Club takes place on the 3rd Friday of each month from 10-11am at the Seymour Center located at 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516. The book club is free, open to

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

Page Turners Book Club takes place on the 3rd Friday of each month from 10-11am at the Seymour Center located at 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516. The book club is free, open to

Flyer for Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime at the Main Library in Hillsborough at 10am on Saturday, January 17th. It includes a picture of children reading, along with a description saying "Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish."

Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime @ Main

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

two children sitting and reading a book with a speech bubble that says "halo, kinder!"

Geschichtenzeit für Kinder | Storytime in German

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

Hallo, Kinder!

Join UNC German Language students for a 25 minute storytime program for children and their families.

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

Hallo, Kinder!

Join UNC German Language students for a 25 minute storytime program for children and their families.

Icons representing various hobbies (painting, sewing, games, reading, technology, gardening) surrounding a white frame that says "what's your hobby"

Hobby Buffet: Try New Things!

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Do you want to try new things in the New Year, but don't want to spend money on supplies for something you might not like?

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Do you want to try new things in the New Year, but don't want to spend money on supplies for something you might not like?

Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

All library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

All library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child

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.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
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.

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch Library

For a 15-20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!

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

Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch Library

For a 15-20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!

A small image of the program flyer with program description and age information.

Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Exploring Energy!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

Ever wonder how things turn on, light up, or move? Come experiment with sunlight, wind, and more through fun activities that show how energy helps power our world.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:

Ever wonder how things turn on, light up, or move? Come experiment with sunlight, wind, and more through fun activities that show how energy helps power our world.

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 us at library@orangecountync.gov.

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.

Winter suncatcher program for January 21st

Winter Suncatchers, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Brighten up the season by creating your own winter-themed suncatcher! Use cut-out designs and colorful tissue paper to craft a glowing, stained-glass–style decoration.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Brighten up the season by creating your own winter-themed suncatcher! Use cut-out designs and colorful tissue paper to craft a glowing, stained-glass–style decoration.

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 us at library@orangecountync.gov.

Playtime at Drakeford

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

Join us at The Drakeford Library Complex for playtime!

From 10:30am-12pm join Carrboro Rec and Park's playtime with lots of provided toys! Storytime is on a break this week for staff training.

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Event Details:

Join us at The Drakeford Library Complex for playtime!

From 10:30am-12pm join Carrboro Rec and Park's playtime with lots of provided toys! Storytime is on a break this week for staff training.

January grades 3 - 5 programs electricity, ice cream and marshmallow building

Discovery Force-It's Always a Good Day for Ice Cream!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade

Who says you can’t make ice cream in January? We’ll use baggies, ice, and a little science magic to shake up our very own icy treats. Get ready to mix, freeze, and taste your sweet creation!  Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program
Event Details:

Who says you can’t make ice cream in January? We’ll use baggies, ice, and a little science magic to shake up our very own icy treats. Get ready to mix, freeze, and taste your sweet creation!  Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

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 us at library@orangecountync.gov.

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.

Teen movie night flyer

Winter Waffle Movie Night (new date), Grades 6-12

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:15pm - 8:15pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Get ready for a deliciously fun evening at our Winter Movie and Waffle Night! Teens, join us at the library for a special after-hours event where you can indulge in homemade waffles, enjoy a movie screening, and hang out with friends.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Movie
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Get ready for a deliciously fun evening at our Winter Movie and Waffle Night! Teens, join us at the library for a special after-hours event where you can indulge in homemade waffles, enjoy a movie screening, and hang out with friends.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

tote bag with green and blue striped heart on it, tote bag with lego man head painted on it

K-5th Tote Bag Painting at Southern

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Children in K-5th grade are invited to visit the library at 2pm to paint their own tote bag to keep! Space is limited, registration required. 

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Children in K-5th grade are invited to visit the library at 2pm to paint their own tote bag to keep! Space is limited, registration required. 

Graphic for Tales & Tails, a read aloud to a therapy dog program. The title is at the top of the graphic. Below, there is a picture of the black dog that is coming, with a speech bubble that says "Hi! My name is Magnolia." Next to that is an open book image with the program information on it, that it will be Sunday, January 25, with sessions starting at 2pm at the main library in Hillsborough. Registration is required.

Tales & Tails

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

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.

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

Baby Lapsit

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Baby Lapsit Storytime for Babies:

Babies and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 20-minute lapsit program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and movement. A 30-minute Stay and Play...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime

Baby Lapsit Storytime for Babies

Babies and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 20-minute lapsit program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and movement. A 30-minute Stay and Play follows storytime.

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, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child

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.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
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.

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch Library

For a 15-20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!

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

Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch Library

For a 15-20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!