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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.

Poetry Submissions - Adult

Adult Poetry Submissions - Open 12/1/14 to 2/1/25

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Call for Poetry Submissions, December 1st 2024 through February 1st 2025*Calling all 18+ poets! Contribute to WAXPRINT2, the library’s art & literary zine for adults.The origin...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

Call for Poetry Submissions, December 1st 2024 through February 1st 2025*

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Nature Strolls with the Library

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Second Thursdays of the month at 10am & Third Wednesdays of the month at 2pm  as we gather for a 45 minut...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Second Thursdays of the month at 10am & Third Wednesdays of the month at 2pm  as we gather for a 45 minute, leisurely walk along the Riverwalk. Open to Everyone!

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Retro Crafts, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Retro Crafts: Get Groovy with Perler Beads & Shrinky Dinks!Get ready to throw it back to the good ol' days with our Retro Crafts party! Channel your inner artist and create fun...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Retro Crafts: Get Groovy with Perler Beads & Shrinky Dinks!

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.

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Music and Movement

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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.

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.

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.

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Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
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 moveme...

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

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Retro Toys & Games, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Retro Toys & Games: Blast from the Past!Step back in time and relive the golden age of toys and games! We’re breaking out the classics like LEGOs, Battleship, and more for a to...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Retro Toys & Games: Blast from the Past!

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.

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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...

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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.

Library After Dark

Library After Dark: A Silent Reading Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wouldn't it be great to have a quiet hour to just sit and read whatever you want (and maybe have a little snack)? You can do that at Library After Dark! Starting in January, e...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Wouldn't it be great to have a quiet hour to just sit and read whatever you want (and maybe have a little snack)?

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Dads Playgroup

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
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
Program Type: Recurring
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

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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.

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Inclusive Minds Youth Social Club

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia
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 foster...

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, Games & Trivia
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 interactio

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.

Climate Action For Everybody

Climate Action For Everybody

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Main Library's Climate Action For Everybody station is an initiative by Orange County Public Library, the Town of Hillsborough, the Green Team, and the Orange County Sustainability...

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

Main Library's Climate Action For Everybody station is an initiative by Orange County Public Library, the Town of Hillsborough, the Green Team, and the Orange County Sustainability Department

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Baby Lapsit

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room 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
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 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
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 moveme...

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

Leave Your Leaves

Leave Your Leaves

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Leave Your Leaves Climate & Environment Campaign - Pledge to leave your leaves to get a yard sign to encourage others! Signs are available while supplies last.Leaving...

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

Leave Your Leaves Climate & Environment Campaign - Pledge to leave your leaves to get a yard sign to encourage others! Signs are available while supplies last.

Poetry Submissions - Adult

Adult Poetry Submissions - Open 12/1/14 to 2/1/25

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Call for Poetry Submissions, December 1st 2024 through February 1st 2025*Calling all 18+ poets! Contribute to WAXPRINT2, the library’s art & literary zine for adults.The origin...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

Call for Poetry Submissions, December 1st 2024 through February 1st 2025*

How the Word Is Passed - Community Read Discussion

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith.More details about this program are forthcoming.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith.

More details about this program are forthcoming.

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.

Sew Together

Sunday, February 9, 2025 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: 20
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.

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.

Climate Action For Everybody

Climate Action For Everybody

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Climate Action for Everybody |   Main Library's Climate Action For Everybody station is an initiative by Orange County Public Library, the Town of Hillsborough, the Gre...

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

Climate Action for Everybody |

 

Leave Your Leaves

Leave Your Leaves

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Leave Your Leaves Climate & Environment Campaign - Pledge to leave your leaves to get a yard sign to encourage others! Signs are available while supplies last.Leaving...

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

Leave Your Leaves Climate & Environment Campaign - Pledge to leave your leaves to get a yard sign to encourage others! Signs are available while supplies last.