Event List

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up | First and fourth Fridays of the month from 9am to 10:30am at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hil

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!

Join UNC’s Science in the Stacks at Southern Branch Library

for a hands-on experiment to discover how animals in chilly places stay warm with fur, fat, and feathers!

Check things off your holiday to-do list early with good company, hot drinks, and free supplies! Come wrap presents, write cards, plan your menu, or whatever other holiday chores you can get done from the library.

6th-12th graders, Join us at Southern Branch Library to make your own wearable art with perler bead keychains and pins!

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.

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!

Local History Help Hours, Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm in the Local History Area at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278

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.

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.

Kids and families,

Stop by the library anytime from opening at 10am until 5:00pm for a drop-in winter craft! There will be an option for toddler/preK and elementary schoolers to work on together with their caretakers

Create one-of-a-kind ornaments to decorate your space, gift to friends, or hang on a tree. From glitter to paint to unexpected materials, you’ll design something that’s totally you.

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.

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

Celebrate the season with a fun afternoon of creativity! Kids will decorate festive treats, and design their own holiday thank-you cards. Perfect for kids in grades 3–5.  

Hang out with fellow crafters and sustainability lovers to work on an upcycled sewing project! This December, we're getting cozy with hand warmers made from scrap fabric.

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.

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up - Added Time!

Get ready for a deliciously fun evening at our Winter Movie and Waffle Night! Teens, join us at the library for a special after-hours event where you can indulge in homemade waffles, enjoy a movie screening, and hang out with friends.

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.

Join Sra. Yelitza every 2nd Saturday of the month for storytime in Spanish!