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Hillsborough's Black & Indigenous History Guided Tour

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

As part of our Black Literature & Arts Celebration, The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is providing a 90 minute, guided walking tour of Hillsborough's Black and Indigenous ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Cultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

As part of our Black Literature & Arts Celebration, The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is providing a 90 minute, guided walking tour of Hillsborough's Black and Indigenous History led by Judge Beverly Scarlett.

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Classic Black Film: Devil in a Blue Dress

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hillsborough Classic Film Society presents the noir mystery thriller, Devil in a Blue Dress, based upon the first book in Walter Mosely's acclaimed Easy Rawlins seri...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Hillsborough Classic Film Society presents the noir mystery thriller, Devil in a Blue Dress, based upon the first book in Walter Mosely's acclaimed Easy Rawlins series. Join us for a free show

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Baby Lapsit

Monday, June 17, 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.

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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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Adventure of the Lost Treasure with Science Heroes

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Calling all elementary schoolers, and their families, join Science Heroes at Main Library for an interactive and exciting STEM show that combines the magic of stories with the w...

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

Calling all elementary schoolers,

and their families, join Science Heroes at Main Library for an interactive and exciting STEM show that combines the magic of stories with the wonders of science!

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.

Afro-Fantasy Lover's Meet-Up with Charlie Rocket [via Zoom]

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Calling all fans of Afro-Fantasy! Meet with us on zoom and discuss with other fans and and people who are interested in the genre. Professional cosplayer and afro-fantasy fan, Char...

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Event
Age Group: High School, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Calling all fans of Afro-Fantasy! Meet with us on zoom and discuss with other fans and and people who are interested in the genre. Professional cosplayer and afro-fantasy fan, Charlie Rocket, hosts this event.

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

Storytime at the Park

Tuesday, June 18, 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.

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Texas-Style Beyoncé Fans Party for Families & All Ages

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural
Age Group:
Families, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Mosey on over to our family-friendly, Beyoncé Fans Party for all ages featuring all things Beyoncé, Texas-style food, crafts, a photo booth, and the Gracie’s Corner (G-Rated) ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Mosey on over to our family-friendly, Beyoncé Fans Party for all ages featuring all things Beyoncé, Texas-style food, crafts, a photo booth, and the Gracie’s Corner (G-Rated) version of the

Closed for Juneteenth

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Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
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Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
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, June 20, 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.

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Open Play Switch, Grades 6-12

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Games & Trivia
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
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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Zentangles for Kids Finishing Grades 3-5

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Join us as we learn how to Zentangle.  It is a skill that is a mix of meditation and doodling.  Never fear, there are no mistakes in Zentangle.  Come and learn a rel...

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

Join us as we learn how to Zentangle.  It is a skill that is a mix of meditation and doodling.  Never fear, there are no mistakes in Zentangle.  Come and learn a relaxing and beautiful new skill.  *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.

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Baby Lapsit

Monday, June 24, 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, June 25, 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.

A flyer with a background image of misty trees and the cover of this month's book, The Last Dreamwalker by Rita Woods. The book cover depicts a silhouette of a woman with long braided or locked hair against a lake and misty forest, with a flock of birds flying overhead.. Text: Fourth Tuesday Carrboro Book Club. June 25, 6:30 PM. Register online or call 919-918-7387.

4th Tuesday Carrboro Book Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cybrary in Carrboro
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Carrboro 4th Tuesday Book Club:

Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month on Teams or attend in-person at the Century Center to discuss a book selected by our Carrboro librarians. You can pick up this month's book ...

Event Details:

This month's book is The Last Dreamwalker by Rita Woods

Register
Required
Library Branch: Cybrary in Carrboro
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Carrboro 4th Tuesday Book Club

Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month on Teams or attend in-person at the Century Center to discuss a book selected by our Carrboro librarians. You can pick up this month's book at the Cybrary in Carrboro. Register for book club below, in person at the Cybrary, or by calling 919.918.7387. See all book clubs and upcoming reads here:
http://orangecountync.gov/1292/Book-Clubs

 

Este club se reúne el segundo martes del mes a las 6:30 p.m. Para obtener información sobre la reunión, póngase en contacto con Sara Levinson. En inglés. 

Ver todos los clubes de lectura y próximos lee aquí:
http://orangecountync.gov/1292/Book-Clubs

Event Details:

This month's book is The Last Dreamwalker by Rita Woods

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K-5th Adventure with Building

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library for our weekly program for children finishing Kindergarten - 5th grade. This week we will have an adventure with building challenges! Explore your i...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library for our weekly program for children finishing Kindergarten - 5th grade.

This week we will have an adventure with building challenges!

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.

Teen program: Sun catchers information

Creation Station: Sun Catchers, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us in the Main Meeting Room and string together different colors to create your very own custom sun catcher. Create a beautiful piece of art to take home and display. Reg...

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: 29
Event Details:

Join us in the Main Meeting Room and string together different colors to create your very own custom sun catcher. Create a beautiful piece of art to take home and display. Registration encouraged, but 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.

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.

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, June 27, 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.

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Financial Fitness

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On fourth Thursdays this spring & Summer, stop by the Main Library in Hillsborough and pick up tips about managing your finances in a casual, non-intimidating setting. Leading ...

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

On fourth Thursdays this spring & Summer, stop by the Main Library in Hillsborough and pick up tips about managing your finances in a casual, non-intimidating setting.

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Open Play Switch, Grades 6-12

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Games & Trivia
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
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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Kids Explore... Recycled Crayons

Thursday, June 27, 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 Kids Explore, our program series for children finishing grades K-2. (Rising Kindergarteners will be able to join Kids Explore beginning in September...

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 Kids Explore, our program series for children finishing 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.

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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Dungeons and Dragons, Grades 6-9

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Registration opens May 25, 2024 @ 6:00pm   Join us for the finale of Divine Contention, the follow up series to last year's Storm Lord's Wrath. In this adventure, player...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Trivia
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Registration opens May 25, 2024 @ 6:00pm

 

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.

[Draft] Board Game Sundays

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This spring and summer, join other adults on the last Sunday of the month from 2-4:30pm (or later, if you're having fun!) for board games at the Main Library in Hillsborough. Choos...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Trivia
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

This spring and summer, join other adults on the last Sunday of the month from 2-4:30pm (or later, if you're having fun!) for board games at the Main Library in Hillsborough.

First Monday Classics

Monday, July 1, 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