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Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

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.

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

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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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Get Carded: Trivia Nights at The Rookery

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Orange County Public Library for Get Carded: Trivia Nights, a fun and engaging evening of trivia held at The Rookery in downtown Hillsborough.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Trivia
Event Details:

Join the Orange County Public Library for Get Carded: Trivia Nights, a fun and engaging evening of trivia held at The Rookery in downtown Hillsborough.

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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.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group

Storytime and Playtime at Southern

Thursday, February 26, 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

This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group

Discovery Force-Hot Cocoa Science

Thursday, February 26, 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

Warm up with a cozy, hands-on STEM adventure! Kids will explore the science behind hot cocoa as they experiment with dissolving, temperature, density, and delicious chemistry.

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:

Warm up with a cozy, hands-on STEM adventure! Kids will explore the science behind hot cocoa as they experiment with dissolving, temperature, density, and delicious chemistry.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Executive Function 101: Making Sense of Overwhelm, Procrastination, and Burnout

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Executive Function 101 is an engaging, strengths-based introduction to the cognitive skills that shape how adults plan, focus, prioritize, and follow through in everyday life.

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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Executive Function 101 is an engaging, strengths-based introduction to the cognitive skills that shape how adults plan, focus, prioritize, and follow through in everyday life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up | First and fourth Fridays of the month from 9am to 10:30am at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hil

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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up | First and fourth Fridays of the month from 9am to 10:30am at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hil

This event is in the "Adults" group

NEW TIME! Creative Journaling Meet-ups with Carolina Cozy Journaling Club

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Southern Meeting Room 114 at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Adults

Lovers of journaling, stationery, and creative organization, come work together and socialize every two weeks on Friday evenings, starting Feb 13!

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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Lovers of journaling, stationery, and creative organization, come work together and socialize every two weeks on Friday evenings, starting Feb 13!

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Learning Garden Work Day

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults, Everyone

Spring will be here before you know it, so it's time to make some changes in Main Library's Learning Garden on the side of the building! Library staff will be taking the opportunity to clean up, make changes, and plan for spring and summer.

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

Spring will be here before you know it, so it's time to make some changes in Main Library's Learning Garden on the side of the building! Library staff will be taking the opportunity to clean up, make changes, and plan for spring and summer.

This event is in the "Young Child" group

Music and Movement

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop in Tech Help with CWS (February)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Southern Meeting Room 114 at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Technology Program, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your tech troubles to helpful, skilled tutors with Community Workshop Series from the UNC School of Information and Library Science.

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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Program, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Bring your tech troubles to helpful, skilled tutors with Community Workshop Series from the UNC School of Information and Library Science.

This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Serenity Yoga & Meditation

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Yoga & Meditation occurring on the last Saturday of the month (February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 30th) from 3:00-4:00pm at the Main Library in Hillsborough, located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Yoga & Meditation occurring on the last Saturday of the month (February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 30th) from 3:00-4:00pm at the Main Library in Hillsborough, located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Main Library Seed Share

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults

Seed Share takes place from mid-February to May at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278. Seed Share 2026 has been made possible with the support of Hillsborough Garden Club.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Seed Share takes place from mid-February to May at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278. Seed Share 2026 has been made possible with the support of Hillsborough Garden Club.

This event is in the "Young Child" group

Baby Lapsit

Monday, March 2, 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.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Local History Help Hours

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Main Library's Local History Help Drop-In Hours are most Mondays from 12-3pm. Help by appointment can be requested most Thursdays from 12-3pm.

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

Main Library's Local History Help Drop-In Hours are most Mondays from 12-3pm. Help by appointment can be requested most Thursdays from 12-3pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

First Monday Classics Book Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registrion Enabled
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 located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning-Level English Class

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This winter and spring, the Main Library in Hillsborough is offering a beginning-level English class for adult speakers of other languages.

Upcoming
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

This winter and spring, the Main Library in Hillsborough is offering a beginning-level English class for adult speakers of other languages.

This event is in the "Young Child" group

Storytime at the Park

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child

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

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.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, March 3, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Guided Meditation with Valorie

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Meditation

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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Meditation

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hora de Hablar: Practicar Inglés/Talking Time: Practice Spanish

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southern Meeting Room 114 at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Invitamos a las personas que están aprendiendo inglés o español a que vengan y practiquen conversando entre ellas en este evento.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Invitamos a las personas que están aprendiendo inglés o español a que vengan y practiquen conversando entre ellas en este evento.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Make Your Own Bookmarks, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, March 4, 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

Design a bookmark that’s totally you! Teens are invited to create custom bookmarks using a variety of materials, including coloring supplies, metal bookmarks, beads, charms, and other fun embellishments.

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:

Design a bookmark that’s totally you! Teens are invited to create custom bookmarks using a variety of materials, including coloring supplies, metal bookmarks, beads, charms, and other fun embellishments.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Get Carded: Trivia Nights at The Rookery

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Orange County Public Library for Get Carded: Trivia Nights, a fun and engaging evening of trivia held at The Rookery in downtown Hillsborough.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Trivia
Event Details:

Join the Orange County Public Library for Get Carded: Trivia Nights, a fun and engaging evening of trivia held at The Rookery in downtown Hillsborough.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning-Level English Class

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This winter and spring, the Main Library in Hillsborough is offering a beginning-level English class for adult speakers of other languages.

Upcoming
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

This winter and spring, the Main Library in Hillsborough is offering a beginning-level English class for adult speakers of other languages.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group

Storytime and Playtime at Southern

Thursday, March 5, 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