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: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-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: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm

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

Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
10 am			This event is in the "Young Child" group Storytime at the Library 10:30am–11:30am 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, 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.
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 "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 Music Discovery with the North Carolina Symphony 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Summer Reading Program Event Details: Join us for a special Music Discovery session presented by the North Carolina Symphony! Designed for young listeners and their families, this engaging program combines the magic of music with the joy of storytelli 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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2 pm	This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cartooning with Keith Knight 2:00pm–3:30pm High School, Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Closed Registrion Enabled 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: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop & Classes Registrion Enabled Event Details: Join acclaimed cartoonist Keith Knight for an engaging workshop on the fundamentals of cartooning. Explore essential techniques such as word balloons, thought bubbles, motion lines, panels, and gutters.						This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Creative Writing Workshop with Alex Evanovich, Grades 6-12 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Author Events, Summer Reading Program, Workshop & Classes Registrion Enabled Event Details: Unleash your imagination and take your writing to the next level in this hands-on workshop led by author Alex Evanovich! 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.
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	Reservation Community Dinner 4:30pm–8:00pm Main Library in Hillsborough This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Purpose of Meeting Dinner for individuals affected by the recent flooding and those who have shown support or would like to learn how they can show support.			This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Plastic Free July Learning Table 4:00pm–6:00pm Families, Adults, Everyone Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Families" 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: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Lobby Age Group: Families, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Plastic Free July Learning Table l July 16th, 25th, and 30th, 2025 from 4-6:00PM at Main Library in Hillsborough \| For All Ages \| This This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Watercolor & Washi Tape 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: Unleash your inner artist! 🎨 Create your own colorful watercolor masterpiece using washi tape for a cool resist effect. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!	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 Lego Family Build Day--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: Join us for an afternoon of free Lego play. Families will have time to play and listen to music as they get their creative juices flowing!
5 pm						This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Teen After Hours Lock-In, Grades 6-12 5:30pm–10:00pm 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: Games & Trivia, Summer Reading Program Registrion Enabled Event Details: Teen Lock-In: The Library After Dark!
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Books & Film Club \| The Tainted Cup (2024 Book) 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: Spotlight Books & Film Club at Main Library in Hillsborough alternates book discussions and film viewings with light discussion.