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This event is in the "Young Child" group

Storytime and Playtime at Southern

10:30am–12:00pm
Families, Young Child
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at The Drakeford Library Complex for storytime and playtime!

Starting at 10:30am, Southern Branch librarians will lead a 25 minute program with stories, songs, and movement for toddlers-preschoolers a

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

NC WARN Climate Documentary

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Not a Book Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Event
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Registrion Enabled
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Not a Book Club | The next best thing to reading a good book is talking about it with your fellow readers. Join us online on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm for an informal book discussion.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Afternoon Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Journaling Meet-ups with Carolina Cozy Journaling Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Southern Branch in Carrboro
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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Lovers of journaling, stationery, and creative organization, come work together and socialize every two weeks on Friday evenings, starting Feb 13!

This event is in the "Young Child" group

Dads Playgroup

9:00am–10:30am
Young Child
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging playgroup for children under five years old. While this group is specially geared toward Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, and male caregivers, all caregivers are welcome to join in the fun and connect with others.

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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.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group

Hora de Cuentos en Español - Storytime in Spanish!

11:15am–11:45am
Families, Young Child
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Sra.

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

Southern's Teen Art Show Submissions

All Day 4/12–5/24
Middle School, High School
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Call for Teen Art Submissions!

Teens are invited to submit original art to be displayed in Southern Branch's art show in the library: “Unearth a Story”!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Hobby Buffet: Try New Things!

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Southern Branch in Carrboro
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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Do you want to try new things, but don't want to spend money on supplies for something you might not like?

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

Tales & Tails

2:00pm–3:45pm
Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

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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.

This event is in the "Young Child" group

Baby Lapsit

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Child
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime

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 follows storytime.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Local History Help Hours

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Cultural
Event Details:

Main Library's Local History Help Drop-In Hours are most Mondays from 12-3pm. Help by appointment can be requested most Thursdays from 12-3pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

April Digital Literacy Class Session 1 of 4

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Program, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Learn computer basics and earn a computer!

This event is in the "Young Child" group

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.

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

Scrap and Yap Journaling in Teen Center

5:00pm–6:00pm
Middle School, High School
Southern Branch in Carrboro
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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Hang out in the Teen Center

to Scrap and Yap with Southern Branch library!

Join us for an hour of collage and "junk" journaling. All materials will be provided, including a new journal for all participants!

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning-Level English Class

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Waitlist
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

This winter and spring, the Main Library in Hillsborough is offering a beginning-level English class for adult speakers of other languages.

This event is in the "Young Child" group

Storytime at the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Young Child
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion in downtown Hillsborough, 140 E.

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.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group

Babytime at Southern

11:00am–11:30am
Families, Young Child
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch Library

For a 15-20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Climate Challenge - Guided Meditation With Valorie

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

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.

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

Curiosity Crew, K-2: LEGOs

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: 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. This week the Curiosity Crew will build and create with LEGO bricks.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

RESCHEDULED: Death Chat

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Join death doula Regan Wendell

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Evening Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registrion Enabled
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.