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Heat Action Planning For Our Climate

6:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
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This event is part of Hillsborough Climate Challenge (HCC), a month-long series of events for all ages occurring at venues all over town with the goal of presenting practical and accessible things people can do in th

Main Library Seed Share

All Day
Families, Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Seed Share takes place from mid-February to May at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278. Seed Share 2026 has been made possible with the support of Hillsborough Garden Club.

Climate Conscious Pop-Up

10:00am–12:00pm
Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit the Climate Conscious Pop-Up events on Tuesday, April 7th from 10am-12pm and Tuesday, April 14th from 3-5pm in the lobby at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

Discovery Force-Create a Plant Maze!

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:

Create a Plant Maze! 

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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 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.

NC WARN Climate Documentary

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
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Join us for a screening and discussion of NC WARN’s documentary investigating Duke Energy’s misleading stance on the dangers of fossil fuel use on Thursday, April 9th at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough located

Wonderkids - Celebrate our Earth!

3:45pm–4:30pm
Young Child
Main Library in Hillsborough
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.

Climate Challenge - Guided Meditation With Valorie

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Join certified mindfulness meditation teacher, Valorie Hallinan, in a special guided meditation event on Tuesday, April 14th from 12-1pm Main Library in Hillsborough. This event is free and open to the public.

Climate Conscious Pop-Ups

3:00pm–5:00pm
Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit the Climate Conscious Pop-Up events on Tuesday, April 7th from 10am-12pm and Tuesday, April 14th from 3-5pm in the lobby at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

Returning to the Source: An Intro to Permaculture

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Join us as we welcome local homesteader, Omar Rezk, for an introduction permaculture with a focus on building community, deepening ecological literacy, and reconnecting with the cycles that sustain us all.

Discovery Force-Environmental Superheroes

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:

Capes not required! Join us to learn about environmental superheroes like John Muir, Rachel Carson, Xiye Bastida, and Sylvia Earle. Through stories and hands-on activities, kids will see how protecting the Earth can start at any age.

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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 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.

Climate Discussion with Dr. Ashley Ward

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Event Details:

Join us for Extreme Heat: Myths, Risks, and What Communities Can Do, A Climate Discussion with Dr.

Curiosity Crew, K-2: Blooms for the Bees

4:00pm–4:45pm
K - 2nd Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
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:

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.

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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 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.

Earth Conscious Poetry Workshop with Amal Kassir

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Hillsborough Poet Laureate, Amal Kassir, for an Earth conscious poetry workshop entitled "On Home and Earth: Writing the Places We Love" on Tuesday, April 21st at 5:30pm at Main Library in Hills

Upcycled Art Challenge, Grades 6-12

5:00pm–6:00pm
Middle School, High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with creativity and conservation!

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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 us at library@orangecountync.gov.

Celebrate Earth Day with "The Lorax" Movie

4:00pm–5:30pm
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, Everyone
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, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Orange County Public Library and the Hillsborough Climate Challenge invite you and your family to celebrate Earth Day with The Lorax movie! (Movie Rated PG) Feel free to bring your favorite (nut-free) movie snacks!

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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.

Star Party at Home Evening

All Day
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Did you know that North Carolina has a statewide Star Party every year? 2026 marks the 14th annual North Carolina Statewide Star Party, a signature event of the 2026 NC Science Festival. 

Main Library Seed Share

All Day
Families, Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Seed Share takes place from mid-February to May at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278. Seed Share 2026 has been made possible with the support of Hillsborough Garden Club.

Garden Party at the Library - Plant Swap & Crafts

11:00am–1:00pm
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

It's Garden Party at Main Library in Hillsborough, and everyone is invited! 

Garden Party at the Library - Tea & Teacup Candles

1:30pm–3:30pm
Middle School, High School, Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

It's Garden Party at Main Library in Hillsborough and everyone is invited! Tea party dress is encouraged but optional.