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Virtual Authors Series: Rebecca F. Kuang

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Event
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:
Virtual Authors Series: Rebecca F. Kuang | Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 PM EDT | For Adults Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang, New York Times Bestselling Author of Yellowface, Babel, and the P...

Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour

9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Recurring, Cultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:
We are happy to welcome neurodivergent children and their caretakers for a sensory-friendly browsing time! Join us before the library opens to general public on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 9-10am. During this time, we will provide the ...

Summer Dreams: Vision Boards, Grades 6-12

4:30pm - 5:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Join us for this relaxing program where we will create vision boards to use and motivate us throughout the summer. Located in the Main Meeting Room.   If you can't make it at the start time of the event, feel free to drop in when you can.&...

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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.

Cybrary Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Cybrary in Carrboro
Library Branch: Cybrary in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for songs and stories at the Century Center (Room 2-3) in downtown Carrboro! Recommended for children 0–4 years. ¡Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones e historias en el Century Center (Sala 2-3) en el centro de Carrboro! Recomendado pa...

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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.

Teen Room Open Play Video Games, Grades 6-12

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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. To play, starting at 3pm stop by the desk upstairs to sign up for a time slot and sign ...

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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.

Kids Explore... Layers of Soil

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:
Join us at the Main Library for Kids Explore, our weekly program series for children currently in grades K-2. This week we will explore the layers of soil by making edible dirt cups! *Program will include dairy* Arrivals over 10 minutes la...

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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.

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.

Poetry Open Mic and Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:
Calling all poets! Join Pen & Poem at the Carrboro Civic Club for an open mic on May 25th. Spoken word begins at 2pm. Bring some poems of your own to share, or sit back and soak in the craft of other local poets. All styles and themes are welcome...

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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.

Dungeons and Dragons, Grades 6-9

2:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Trivia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Registration opens April 20, 2024 @ 6:00pm. Join us for the second session of Divine Contention, the follow up series to last year's Storm Lord's Wrath. In this adventure, players will track down a death knight's dreadnaught in an attempt to end...

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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.

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 Poetry Contest Closes, Grades 6-12

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The Orange County Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group is happy to announce the 2024 Teen Poetry Contest. Submissions are due by Monday May 26th. Submissions are open to all teens in 6th – 12th grade. Poems may be any style or length and...

Board Game Sundays

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Trivia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
This spring and summer, join other adults on the last Sunday of the month from 2-4:30pm (or later, if you're having fun!) for board games at the Main Library in Hillsborough. Choose a game from the library’s selection of board games, card games, and ...

Storytime at the Park

10:30am - 11:00am
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. Margaret Lane.  Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive program that incorporat...

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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.

Kids Discover-Sun Art

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Event Details:
Join us as we sit out on the sidewalk and  watch our artwork as the sun shines on it to make a new design appear.  Come join the fun and hope for a beautiful day!! ...

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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.

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.

4th Tuesday Carrboro Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cybrary in Carrboro
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Library Branch: Cybrary in Carrboro
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Carrboro 4th Tuesday Book Club

Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month on Teams or attend in-person at the Century Center to discuss a book selected by our Carrboro librarians. You can pick up this month's book at the Cybrary in Carrboro. Register for book club below, in person at the Cybrary, or by calling 919.918.7387. See all book clubs and upcoming reads here:
http://orangecountync.gov/1292/Book-Clubs

 

Este club se reúne el segundo martes del mes a las 6:30 p.m. Para obtener información sobre la reunión, póngase en contacto con Sara Levinson. En inglés. 

Ver todos los clubes de lectura y próximos lee aquí:
http://orangecountync.gov/1292/Book-Clubs

Event Details:
This month's book is Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet. ...

Welcome to Medicare!

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Event Details:
Welcome to Medicare! Are you turning 65, eligible for Medicare and feeling overwhelmed by all the information “bombarding” you? The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and the Orange County Department on Aging are here to help!...

Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12

5:15pm - 6:30pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Event Details:
Want to help make a positive impact for yourself and other teens? Join the Teen Advisory Group. Meetings for this session will be: February 28, March 27, April 24, May 29.    Interested? Apply with your Teen Librarian. More infor...

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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.

Cybrary Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Cybrary in Carrboro
Library Branch: Cybrary in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for songs and stories at the Century Center (Room 2-3) in downtown Carrboro! Recommended for children 0–4 years. ¡Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones e historias en el Century Center (Sala 2-3) en el centro de Carrboro! Recomendado pa...

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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.

Teen Room Open Play Video Games, Grades 6-12

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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. To play, starting at 3pm stop by the desk upstairs to sign up for a time slot and sign ...

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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.

Kids Explore... Soil and Decomposition

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:
Join us at the Main Library for Kids Explore, our weekly program series for children currently in grades K-2. This week we will explore composting and each child will take home their own live worm observation jar. After a week of observation, rel...

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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.

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.

Dads Playgroup

9:00am - 10:30am
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Child
Event Details:
Bring your babies and toddlers to a playgroup where you and your little one can play and meet new people.  This playgroup is designed for kids under age five and especially geared for Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, and male caregivers but anyone intere...

Cybrary Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Cybrary in Carrboro
Library Branch: Cybrary in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for songs and stories at the Century Center (Room 2-3) in downtown Carrboro! Recommended for children 0–4 years. ¡Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones e historias en el Century Center (Sala 2-3) en el centro de Carrboro! Recomendado pa...

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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.

Storyup! Aerial Theater Show for Summer Reading!

10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Families, Everyone
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:
  Embark on your adventure of Summer Reading with OCPL at the River Park Grounds! Watch Storyup! Aerial Theater soar to new heights performing their Aerial Aesop's show, and afterwards take your reading to the next level by registering for...

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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.

Sew Together

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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. While it's not a class, th...

Community Read of Trinity by Zelda Lockhart - Last day Before Discussion

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Book Club, Panel Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Community Read! Join OCPL's Community Read of Trinity by local author, Zelda Lockhart. The book is available in print at the library and on Hoopla in both an e-book and audiobook formats. The discussion, hosted by the Tuesday Evenin...