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Teen Art Studio Hour

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Want time to work on your piece for the Teen Art Show?

Students currently in or who have recently completed 6th-12th grades are invited to join Samantha in the Teen Center for an hour of studio time

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Closed for Memorial Day

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

All library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group
This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group
This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
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Summer Reading Kickoff Event

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

Summer Reading Kickoff & Community Resource Fair

Join us for the launch of our Summer Reading Program with the roaring theme, "Unearth New Adventures"!

Offsite Event
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Stomp into Summer Reading at Southern

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

All ages: Celebrate the start of Summer Reading! 

Visit the library for fun activities all day and “Unearth a Story” as we embark on an 8 week reading adventure!

This event is in the "Young Child" group

Baby Lapsit

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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...

This event is in the "Young Child" group

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

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

Finger Painting, Grades: Rising 7-12

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Get messy and creative at Teen Finger Painting! Ditch the brushes and use your hands to create bold, colorful works of art.

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This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group
This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group

Adventure Squad: Grow Fresh - Eat What's In Season!

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Join us for Grow Fresh Storytime!

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group
This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group
This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group

Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime @ Main

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

This event is in the "Young Child" group

Baby Lapsit

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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...

This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group

Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Eye Spy Adventure!

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Summer Reading Program
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 event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group

Discovery Force Fossil Fun! Bugs in Amber

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade

Make your own “insect in amber” using soap and a plastic bug! Kids will create a cool, fossil-like keepsake while learning a little about how real amber forms. A fun and easy mix of science and crafting!  

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

Teen Movie Night, Rising 7-12 Graders

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

June 12 | 5:30 - 8:15 pm | Grades: Rising 7-12 | Registration Required

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This event is in the "Young Child" group

Baby Lapsit

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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...

This event is in the "Young Child" group

Wonderkids - Dino Party!

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Young Child

WonderKids is an exciting and engaging program designed to spark curiosity in older preschoolers through interactive, hands-on activities that explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

This event is in the "Young Child" group

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group

Curiosity Crew, K-2 LEGOs

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Summer Reading Program
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.

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

Dried Flower Suncatchers, Rising 7th - 12th Grade

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Create something beautiful with nature at our Dried Flower Suncatcher program! Use pressed flowers and simple materials to design your own unique, light-catching artwork. Hang it in a window and watch the colors shine.

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

Discovery Force Dino Code Breakers

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade

Crack secret codes and solve dinosaur puzzles in this fun, hands-on program.

This program is designed for children in grades 3 to 5 and registration is not required.

Closed for Juneteenth

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

All library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth.

Closing
This event is in the "Young Child" group

Baby Lapsit

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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...

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

Wild Tails NC, Rising 7th - 12 Grade

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Performances, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Teens (and their parents/guardians) are invited to meet live animals and learn about them in this interactive program!

About Wild Tails NC:

Upcoming
Registrion Enabled
This event is in the "Young Child" group

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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.

This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group

Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Sunny Day Science!

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring, Summer Reading Program
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.