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Nonpartisan Voter Registration and Election Information Table

3:00pm - 5:00pm
High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Cultural

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Young Child
Main Library in Hillsborough
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.

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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.

Teen Spooky Craft Contest, Last Day to Enter

All Day
Middle School, High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teen Craft Contest: Express Your Creativity!

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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.

Knit or Crochet a Hat for a Child this Fall

All Day
Families, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

From September 19th through the end of the year, give the gift of warmth by knitting or crocheting a hat for Acorn Acres, a local organization which creates and distributes hats, gloves, and more to school children in our community.

Baby Lapsit

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Child
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: 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.

Family Program-It's Tasty and Deliciously Gross!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
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:

Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween cooking adventure! Join us as we whip up some delightfully disgusting snacks that are sure to trick your senses and tickle your taste buds.

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.

Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Middle School, High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Event Details:

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a group of 8th-12th graders dedicated to making a positive impact at the library for themselves and other teens.

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.

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.

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

10:00am - 11:00am
Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls – Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Thursdays at 10am as we gather for a 60-minute, leisurely walk along the Riverwalk Trail. This event is open to all.

Open Play Switch, Grades 6-12

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School, High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Trivia, Recurring
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.

Nonpartisan Voter Registration and Election Information Table

3:00pm - 5:00pm
High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Cultural

Write-In Workshop

9:30am - 5:30pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library invite writers and aspiring writers to spend time working in the company of their fellows. Join in and win prizes for your productivity! The schedule of events is as follows:

Knit or Crochet a Hat for a Child this Fall

All Day
Families, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

From September 19th through the end of the year, give the gift of warmth by knitting or crocheting a hat for Acorn Acres, a local organization which creates and distributes hats, gloves, and more to school children in our community.

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

10:00am - 11:00am
Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls – Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Thursdays at 10am as we gather for a 60-minute, leisurely walk along the Riverwalk Trail. This event is open to all.

Write-In Workshop

9:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library invite writers and aspiring writers to spend time working in the company of their fellows. Join in and win prizes for your productivity! The schedule of events is as follows:

Horror Writers Panel

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library present a Horror Writers Panel as part of a group of creative writing events.

Tech Topics - Group Chat

3:00pm - 3:45pm
High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Study Room 230
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Tech Topics

Tuesday Evening Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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.

Tech Topics - One-on-One Time (6pm Session)

6:00pm - 6:15pm
High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Study Room 230
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Program, Workshop & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tech Topics

Tech Topics - One-on-One Time (6:30pm Session)

6:30pm - 6:45pm
High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Study Room 230
Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Program, Workshop & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Tech Topics

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

10:00am - 11:00am
Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls – Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Thursdays at 10am as we gather for a 60-minute, leisurely walk along the Riverwalk Trail. This event is open to all.

Inclusive Minds Youth Social Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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 interac

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.

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls

10:00am - 11:00am
Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Thursday Morning Nature Strolls – Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Thursdays at 10am as we gather for a 60-minute, leisurely walk along the Riverwalk Trail. This event is open to all.

Coffee and Conversations with El Centro Hispano

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library in Hillsborough for Coffee and Conversations in Spanish (Café con Aroma en español) with El Centro Hispano!

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.

Knit or Crochet a Hat for a Child this Fall

All Day
Families, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

From September 19th through the end of the year, give the gift of warmth by knitting or crocheting a hat for Acorn Acres, a local organization which creates and distributes hats, gloves, and more to school children in our community.