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Kids @ OCPL Main - LEGO Play

4:00pm–5:00pm
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
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.

Programming Break - Youth Services at Main

All Day 12/22–12/23
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Youth Services staff at the Main Branch in Hillsborough are taking a break from programming December 22 through January 2. We'll see you in the New Year for storytime and school-age programs!

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
Some Branches
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.

Programming Break - Youth Services at Main

All Day 12/27–12/31
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Youth Services staff at the Main Branch in Hillsborough are taking a break from programming December 22 through January 2. We'll see you in the New Year for storytime and school-age programs!

 


 

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Some Branches
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.

Programming Break - Youth Services at Main

All Day
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Youth Services staff at the Main Branch in Hillsborough are taking a break from programming December 22 through January 2. We'll see you in the New Year for storytime and school-age programs!

 


 

Adventure Squad, K-5th - Penguin Palooza!

4:00pm–5:00pm
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
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:

Waddle into a world of icy fun! Join us for a penguin egg relay, a blubber-glove experiment, sugar-cube igloo building, and create a penguin masterpiece to take home.  For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and their caregivers.

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.

Wednesday Crafternoon for Kids

2:30pm–5:00pm
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Southern Branch in Carrboro
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, drop-in afterschool to enjoy some craft time together!

Program is for Preschoolers up to 5th graders. All children must be accompanied by an adult caretaker.

Discovery Force-Shine, Spark, Shock! ⚡

4:00pm–5:00pm
3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
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:

Get ready to explore the power of static electricity!

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.

Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime @ Main

10:00am–11:00am
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Some Branches
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

Discovery Force-It's Always a Good Day for Ice Cream!

4:00pm–5:00pm
3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program
Event Details:

Who says you can’t make ice cream in January? We’ll use baggies, ice, and a little science magic to shake up our very own icy treats. Get ready to mix, freeze, and taste your sweet creation!  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.

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.

K-5th Tote Bag Painting at Southern

2:00pm–2:45pm
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Children in K-5th grade are invited to visit the library at 2pm to paint their own tote bag to keep! Space is limited, registration required. 

Discovery Force-Marshmallow Engineering

4:00pm–5:00pm
3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program
Event Details:

Use marshmallows and toothpicks to build your own structure! Kids will explore engineering, stability, and creative design in this fun hands-on activity. 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.

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.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Some Branches
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
Some Branches
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.

Closed for Juneteenth

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

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

Closed for Independence Day

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

All library locations will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for Independence Day.

Closed for Labor Day

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

All library locations will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/27
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

All library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.