Main Library in Hillsborough

9:00am-6:00pm

Main Library in Hillsborough
137 W. Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

Southern Branch in Carrboro

9:00am-6:00pm

203 S. Greensboro St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (6/15)	Mon (6/16)	Tue (6/17)	Wed (6/18)	Thu (6/19)	Fri (6/20)	Sat (6/21)
All Day	This event is in the "Families" group 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 This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Summer Reading for Kids, Teens, & Adults. June 7 – July 26 All Day 6/7–7/26 Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group 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 This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Summer Reading Program Event Details: Join us for an exciting Summer Reading Program for Kids, Teens, and Adults! Join us at both Orange County Public Library branches for an amazing, colorful summer!
		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 6 Questions Installation All Day Adults, Everyone Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Summer Reading Program Event Details: 6 Questions Installation \| How do we share history in the present and preserve it for the future?			Closing Closed for Juneteenth All Day Some Branches Branches: Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite Description: All library locations are closed Thursday June 19 for Juneteenth.
		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Telling The Full Story All Day Adults, Everyone Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Summer Reading Program Event Details: Telling the Full Story \| From June 14th to July 30th at Main Library, explore a powerful visual installation that spotlights Hillsborough's history through stories shared by people
9 am							This event is in the "Young Child" group Dads Playgroup 9:00am–10:30am Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Young Child Program Type: Recurring, Summer Reading Program 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. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Young Child" group Storytime at the Park 10:30am–11:00am Young Child Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Child" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Young Child Program Type: Recurring, Storytime, Summer Reading Program 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 "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hillsborough's Black & Indigenous History Guided Tour 10:00am–11:30am High School, Adults Offsite Closed Registrion Enabled Offsite Event This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: Cultural, Summer Reading Program Registrion Enabled Event Details: Hillsborough's Black & Indigenous History Guided Tour on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 10-11:30am.	This event is in the "Adults" group Page Turners Book Club at the Seymour Center 10:00am–11:00am Adults Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Page Turners Book Club takes place on the 3rd Friday of each month from 10-11am at the Seymour Center located at 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516. The book club is free, open to
11 am		This event is in the "Young Child" group Baby Lapsit 11:00am–12:00pm Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Young Child Program Type: Recurring, Storytime, Summer Reading Program 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. 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 "Young Child" group Babytime at Southern Branch 11:00am–11:30am Young Child Southern Branch in Carrboro This event is in the "Young Child" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Age Group: Young Child Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch Library For a 20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!
12 pm
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2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Fatherhood in Root & Word: A Writing Workshop with Dr. Zelda Lockhart 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop & Classes Registrion Enabled Event Details: Fatherhood in Root & Word: A Writing Workshop with Dr. Zelda Lockhart on Sunday, June 15th 2025 from 2-4pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.						This event is in the "Adults" group Global Books & Entertainment x BLAC Fest (Southern Branch) 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Southern Branch in Carrboro Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Cultural, Summer Reading Program Registrion Enabled Event Details: In collaboration with BLAC Fest, explore Nigeria with Global Books & Entertainment.
3 pm			This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Open Play Switch, Summer Edition, Rising 7 - 12 Graders 3:00pm–5:00pm Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Teen Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Games & Trivia Event Details: Join us for a special Summer Edition of Teen Room Open Play Switch on Tuesdays from June 10 - July 22! Disclaimer(s) 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group Kids @ OCPL Main Minute to Win It-Family Edition 4:00pm–5:00pm Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring, Summer Reading Program Event Details: The Minute to Win It program is a fun, fast-paced activity for families where they compete in a series of one-minute challenges using everyday household items. It’s all about teamwork, laughter, and quick thinking! 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Free Your "Bad" Art (Southern Branch) 5:30pm–7:15pm Adults Southern Branch in Carrboro Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program Registrion Enabled Event Details: Does perfectionism or fear of judgment ever keep you from trying new things? Free yourself to make “bad” art and enjoy the creative process with us!	This event is in the "Families" group Family LEGO Time at Southern 5:00pm–6:00pm Families Southern Branch in Carrboro This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: Families Program Type: Summer Reading Program Event Details: Children and their caretakers are invited to the Southern Branch library for an hour of drop-in, social building time! Is your family up for a one-scoop challenge? This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Wild Tails NC Animals, Rising 7th Graders -12th Graders 5:00pm–6:00pm Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Workshop & Classes Registrion Enabled Event Details: Teens (and their parents/guardians) are invited to meet live animals and learn about them in this interactive program! About Wild Tails NC: 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.		This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Teen Movie Night, Rising 7-12 Graders 5:30pm–8:15pm Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading Program Registrion Enabled Event Details: June 20 \| 5:30 - 8:15 pm \| Grades: Rising 7-12 \| Registration Required 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.
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7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Get Carded: Trivia Nights at The Rookery 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Trivia Event Details: Join the Orange County Public Library for Get Carded: Trivia Nights, a fun and engaging evening of trivia held at The Rookery in downtown Hillsborough. 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.