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Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up

Friday, December 5, 2025 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

Closed
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

Winter Festival at main program description

Winter Festival at Main

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Performances, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Everyone

Celebrate the Season at Our Winter Festival!

Get into the festive spirit with us at the Main Library on Saturday, December 6 for a morning full of winter cheer and family fun!

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Performances, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate the Season at Our Winter Festival!

Get into the festive spirit with us at the Main Library on Saturday, December 6 for a morning full of winter cheer and family fun!

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Southern Teen Perler Beads!

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

6th-12th graders, Join us at Southern Branch Library to make your own wearable art with perler bead keychains and pins!

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

6th-12th graders, Join us at Southern Branch Library to make your own wearable art with perler bead keychains and pins!

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.

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Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Pet Rock Pals!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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.

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

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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Family Drop-in Craft Time at Southern

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 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,

Stop by the library anytime from opening at 10am until 5:00pm for a drop-in winter craft! There will be an option for toddler/preK and elementary schoolers to work on together with their caretakers

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,

Stop by the library anytime from opening at 10am until 5:00pm for a drop-in winter craft! There will be an option for toddler/preK and elementary schoolers to work on together with their caretakers

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DIY Ornaments Grades 6-12

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Create one-of-a-kind ornaments to decorate your space, gift to friends, or hang on a tree. From glitter to paint to unexpected materials, you’ll design something that’s totally you.

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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:

Create one-of-a-kind ornaments to decorate your space, gift to friends, or hang on a tree. From glitter to paint to unexpected materials, you’ll design something that’s totally you.

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.

Holiday Fun decorating cookies and making thank you cards

Kids Discover - Holiday Fun

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade

Celebrate the season with a fun afternoon of creativity! Kids will decorate festive treats, and design their own holiday thank-you cards. 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
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a fun afternoon of creativity! Kids will decorate festive treats, and design their own holiday thank-you cards. 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.

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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Mending Circle at Southern Branch

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults

BYOP (bring your own project) to our mending-focused sewing circle! Whether you're darning your socks, patching your jeans, or keeping your favorite jacket together by any means necessary, you're welcome to come and sew with fellow menders.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

BYOP (bring your own project) to our mending-focused sewing circle! Whether you're darning your socks, patching your jeans, or keeping your favorite jacket together by any means necessary, you're welcome to come and sew with fellow menders.

A flyer colored to look like plaid fabric with sewn-on patches. Flyer text: Sustainable sewing circle. Make a cozy hand warmer from scrap fabric! Southern Branch Library, 203 S Greensboro St, Thursday, December 11.

Sustainable Sewing: Craft a Cozy Hand-Warmer from Scrap Fabric!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Hang out with fellow crafters and sustainability lovers to work on an upcycled sewing project! This December, we're getting cozy with hand warmers made from scrap fabric.

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

Hang out with fellow crafters and sustainability lovers to work on an upcycled sewing project! This December, we're getting cozy with hand warmers made from scrap fabric.

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Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up - Added Time!

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up - Added Time!

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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 - Added Time!

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Sew Together

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults

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.

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

Kids at OCPL Main Lego Play

Kids @ OCPL Main - LEGO Play

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Kids can use their imagination to build anything they dream up with LEGOs! Enjoy a relaxed time of creative play and fun. Parent attendance is not required.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring
Event Details:

Kids can use their imagination to build anything they dream up with LEGOs! Enjoy a relaxed time of creative play and fun. Parent attendance is 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 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.

Gingerbread teen library program description flyer

Gingerbread Libraries, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Think gingerbread houses are cool? Try a gingerbread library! Grab your friends and get creative designing your sugary stacks, candy windows, and cookie bookshelves.

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:

Think gingerbread houses are cool? Try a gingerbread library! Grab your friends and get creative designing your sugary stacks, candy windows, and cookie bookshelves.

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.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

All library locations are closed Wednesday December 24-Friday December 26 for Christmas.

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

All library locations are closed Wednesday December 24-Friday December 26 for Christmas.

Closed for New Year's Day

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

All library locations will be closed on January 1st, 2026 for New Year's Day.

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

All library locations will be closed on January 1st, 2026 for New Year's Day.

Winter Scenes program information for January 7, 2026

Make Your Own Winter Scenes, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, January 7, 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

Experiment with a mix of art materials to design your own unique winter scene. Whether you want swirling northern lights, snowy trees, or cozy winter creatures, you’ll get to explore color, texture, and creativity in this hands-on art program.

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:

Experiment with a mix of art materials to design your own unique winter scene. Whether you want swirling northern lights, snowy trees, or cozy winter creatures, you’ll get to explore color, texture, and creativity in this hands-on art program.

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.

A graphic featuring a sewing needle and thread on an embroidered fabric background. Text: Mending circle at Southern Branch Library. 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Bring your own mending project!

Mending Circle at Southern Branch

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults

BYOP (bring your own project) to our mending-focused sewing circle! Whether you're darning your socks, patching your jeans, or keeping your favorite jacket together by any means necessary, you're welcome to come and sew with fellow menders.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

BYOP (bring your own project) to our mending-focused sewing circle! Whether you're darning your socks, patching your jeans, or keeping your favorite jacket together by any means necessary, you're welcome to come and sew with fellow menders.

Marketing image for Wonderkids program. A picture of a tundra landscape and a group of penguins walking and sliding towards an igloo. Text on the igloo reads "Brrrr. It's cold! Join us for icy weather activities."

Wonderkids - Frosty Fun!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
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.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:

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.

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

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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 Suncathers, 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.

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Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Amazing Animal Numbers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

Explore the amazing numbers that shape both animal and human lives! Kids will create a number-filled timeline of memorable moments and play lifetime bingo!

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

Explore the amazing numbers that shape both animal and human lives! Kids will create a number-filled timeline of memorable moments and play lifetime bingo!

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.

Closed for Easter

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

All library locations will be closed on Friday, April 3rd for Easter.

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

All library locations will be closed on Friday, April 3rd for Easter.

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

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