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Winter Festival at Main

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library in Hillsborough

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Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Performances, Storytime

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Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Everyone

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Celebrate the Season at Our Winter Festival!Get into the festive spirit with us at the Main Library on Saturday, December 6 for a morning full of winter cheer and family fun!Activi...

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Performances, Storytime

Event Details:

Celebrate the Season at Our Winter Festival!

Get into the festive spirit with us at the Main Library on Saturday, December 6 for a morning full of winter cheer and family fun!

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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 Art & Learning Puzzles All Day Adults Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Program Event Details: Art & Learning Puzzles in June and July 2025 at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane in Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.		This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tiny Art Show Submissions! Open July 25th - August 25th All Day Middle School, High School, Adults Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join the Tiny Art Show and Get Ready for Artember: Your Art Displayed in September! How to Participate:
10 am			This event is in the "Young Child" group Cancelled Storytime at the Library 10:30am–11:30am Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group Cancelled 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 Event Details: Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and movement. 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 Storytime at Southern Branch 10:30am–11:00am 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: Recurring, Storytime Event Details: Join us at the Southern Branch Library For a 25 minute program to support early literacy with stories, songs, and movement for toddlers-preschoolers with their caregivers!		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 Magic Show Performance with Dana Hill 10:00am–11:00am Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Main Library in Hillsborough 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 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, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Performances, Summer Reading Program Event Details: Dana Hill Magic Show 🎩✨ 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Young Child" group Cancelled Baby Lapsit 11:00am–12:00pm Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group Cancelled 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!				This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Young Child" group Hora de Cuentos en Español - Storytime in Spanish! 11:00am–11:30am Families, Young Child Southern Branch in Carrboro This event is in the "Families" group 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: Families, Young Child Program Type: Recurring, Storytime Event Details: Join Sra. Yelitza every 2nd Saturday of the month for storytime in Spanish! 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.
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1 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Welcoming Workplaces for People with Disabilities 1:45pm–3:00pm 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: Southern Meeting Room 114 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop & Classes Registrion Enabled Event Details: At this virtual presentation: You can learn about helpful resources for getting and keeping a job if you have a disability.	This event is in the "Adults" group Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up - Added Time! 1:00pm–3:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registrion Enabled Event Details: Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up - Added Time!	This event is in the "Adults" group Dungeons & Dragons (Adults) 1:00pm–5:30pm 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: Games & Trivia Registrion Enabled Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons (for ages 18+) on July 12, 2025 from 1-5:30pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278. This event is free. Registration is required.
2 pm	This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Adventures in Self Publishing with Dr. Crystal Cavalier-Keck 2:00pm–3:00pm Everyone Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled 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: Everyone Program Type: Summer Reading Program Event Details: NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. CHECK BACK WITH US FOR RESCHEDULING UPDATES.					This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Come As You Are Social Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Southern Branch in Carrboro Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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, Games & Trivia, Summer Reading Program Registrion Enabled Event Details: Are you looking for a place to hang out and make friends, now that you are too old for school and teen programs?	This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Game On! Board Game Open Play at Southern Branch Library 2:00pm–5:00pm High School, Adults Southern Branch in Carrboro This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: Games & Trivia Event Details: Are you interested in board games, but not sure where to start? Do you want to learn a new game, but can't find a teacher? Are you constantly pestering your friends to play board games with you and they're starting to give you weird looks?
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 "K - 2nd Grade" group This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group K-5th Paint and Snack at Southern 4:00pm–4:45pm K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Southern Branch in Carrboro Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" 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: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program Registrion Enabled Event Details: Recently completed K-5th graders are invited to follow along with a live painting tutorial while enjoying juice and crackers! We will be painting a rainbow tree design as part of our Rainbow of Possibilities Summer Reading program. 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. This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Sand Art, Grades 6-12 4:30pm–5:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Recurring, Summer Reading Program Registrion Enabled Event Details: Sand Art Creations 🎨✨	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 Christmas in July--Kids @ OCPL Main 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: Recurring, Summer Reading Program Event Details: The Christmas in July Program brings a fun, holiday twist to the summer! Imagine enjoying the warmth of summer while celebrating the joy of Christmas with a beachy theme. This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mending Circle at Southern Branch 4:30pm–6:30pm High School, Adults Southern Branch in Carrboro This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: BYOP (bring your own project) to our mending-focused sewing circle! Whether you're darning your socks, patching your jeans, or keeping your favorite jacket together by any means necessary, you're welcome to come and sew with fellow menders.
5 pm		This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Cancelled Teen Crafting at Southern \| Polymer Clay 5:00pm–6:00pm Middle School, High School Southern Branch in Carrboro Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program Registrion Enabled Event Details: Middle and High Schoolers are invited to make their own minis with polymer clay! Snacks will be provided.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled First Monday Classics Book Club 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Book Club Registrion Enabled Event Details: First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough. The club discusses classic books in a light atmosphere.	This event is in the "Adults" group Tuesday Evening Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Sharing Information in Trying Times: Zine Making and Community Work 6:15pm–7:15pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Workshop & Classes Registrion Enabled Event Details: Sharing Information in Trying Times: Zine Making and Community Work on Wednesday, July 9th 2025, 6:15pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.	This event is in the "Adults" group Not a Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Online Event Register Registrion Enabled Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Register Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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.

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Celebrate the Season at Our Winter Festival!

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Join us for an exciting Summer Reading Program for Kids, Teens, and Adults!

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Join us at the Southern Branch Library

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Baby Lapsit Storytime for Babies

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

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Recently completed K-5th graders are invited to follow along with a live painting tutorial while enjoying juice and crackers!

We will be painting a rainbow tree design as part of our Rainbow of Possibilities Summer Reading program.

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Middle and High Schoolers

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