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Baby Lapsit

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
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...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime

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.

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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.

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
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 moveme...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
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 "3rd - 5th Grade" group.

"Balloonology: Air, Sound, and Surprising Tricks!"

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Explore the science behind sound and surface tension with two exciting balloon experiments! Make balloons "scream" using vibrations and learn how to pierce a balloon with a skewer ...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

Explore the science behind sound and surface tension with two exciting balloon experiments! Make balloons "scream" using vibrations and learn how to pierce a balloon with a skewer without popping it.

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 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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Candy Sushi, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Games & Trivia, Recurring
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Roll into a sweet adventure and unleash your creativity at our Candy Sushi program! Using gummy candies, rice crispy treats, and other delicious sweets, you’ll get to make (and eat...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Trivia, Recurring
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Roll into a sweet adventure and unleash your creativity at our Candy Sushi program! Using gummy candies, rice crispy treats, and other delicious sweets, you’ll get to make (and eat!) your own sushi-inspired masterpieces.

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 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.

This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group.

Kids Explore - Building Buddies

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library for Kids Explore, our weekly program series for children in grades K-2.  Registration not required.Join us at the Main Library for Building Buddies...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us at the Main Library for Kids Explore, our weekly program series for children in grades K-2.  Registration not required.

Join us at the Main Library for Building Buddies!

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Page Turners Book Club at the Seymour Center

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 cl...

Offsite Event
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers Critique Group

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Writers Critique Group meets on select Fridays of the month from 10:30am-12pm at Orange County Public Library's Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 272...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Writers Critique Group meets on select Fridays of the month from 10:30am-12pm at Orange County Public Library's Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Drakeford Library Complex Grand Opening

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Drakeford Library Complex Grand Opening on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11am at 203 South Greensboro Street in Carrboro, North Carolina 27510. This library will replace Orange Coun...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cultural
Event Details:

Drakeford Library Complex Grand Opening on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11am at 203 South Greensboro Street in Carrboro, North Carolina 27510.

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Dads Playgroup

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
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 ge...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring
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 anyo

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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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Chill & Create: Movie, Crafts, and Snacks, Grades 6-12

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Kick back, craft, and chill!Teens, join us for a relaxed Saturday afternoon at the library! Watch a fun movie (rated G, PG, or PG-13), get creative with a simple craft, and enjoy s...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Kick back, craft, and chill!

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 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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Climate & Environment Action For All!

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Climate & Environment Action For All! |Main Library's Climate & Environment Action For All! station is an initiative by Orange County Public Library, the Town of Hillsborou...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Climate & Environment Action For All! |

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Baby Lapsit

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
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...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime

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.

WonderKids - Will it Float? *New Date*

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Join us for a fun monthly program designed for older preschoolers! Each session features a story followed by an engaging activity that dives deeper into the book's theme. This mont...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

Join us for a fun monthly program designed for older preschoolers! Each session features a story followed by an engaging activity that dives deeper into the book's theme.

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 "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Seed Share - Compartiendo Semillas

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Seed Share - Compartiendo Semillas | Share health, hope, and joy by planting seeds of wildflowers native and naturalized to our area. While supplies last, get seeds for a different...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Seed Share - Compartiendo Semillas | Share health, hope, and joy by planting seeds of wildflowers native and naturalized to our area.

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
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 moveme...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
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 "3rd - 5th Grade" group.

"Cup Drag Racing: Ready, Set, Slide!"

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Get ready for a high-speed, hands-on activity where physics meets fun! In this exciting program, participants will design and race their own "drag racing cups" using simple materia...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

Get ready for a high-speed, hands-on activity where physics meets fun! In this exciting program, participants will design and race their own "drag racing cups" using simple materials.

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 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Good Fire: The Benefits of Fire for Wildlife, Habitat, and People (Online)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Program Type:
Cultural
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

NC Wildlife Federation presents a free, online discussion of the benefits of fire for wildlife, habitat, and people on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 6 to 7:30pm.Fire is the eleme...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural
Event Details:

NC Wildlife Federation presents a free, online discussion of the benefits of fire for wildlife, habitat, and people on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 6 to 7:30pm.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a group of 8th-12th graders dedicated to making a positive impact at the library for themselves and other teens. For more information, please see o...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Event Details:

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a group of 8th-12th graders dedicated to making a positive impact at the library for themselves and other teens.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Financial Fitness

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the Main Library in Hillsborough and pick up tips about managing your finances in a casual, non-intimidating setting. Leading the discussion will be Demarcus Bowden, a Cert...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Stop by the Main Library in Hillsborough and pick up tips about managing your finances in a casual, non-intimidating setting. Leading the discussion will be Demarcus Bowden, a Certified Financial Planner with Edward Jones.

This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group.

Kids Explore Polar Prowl (Grades K-2)

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library for Kids Explore, our weekly program series for children in grades K-2.  Registration not required.Take a trip to visit the top and bottom of the w...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:
Join us at the Main Library for Kids Explore, our weekly program series for children in grades K-2.  Registration not required.

Take a trip to visit the top and bottom of the world! How are they alike?

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library After Dark: A Silent Reading Club

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Library After Dark is a librarian-led silent reading club which takes place on 4th Thursdays of the month from 6:30-7:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough located at 137 West Marga...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Library After Dark is a librarian-led silent reading club which takes place on 4th Thursdays of the month from 6:30-7:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.&nb...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spotlight Film | Norma Rae (1979)

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spotlight Books & Film Club at Main Library in Hillsborough is a new series that alternates book discussions and film viewings with light discussion. The theme of each book or ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Spotlight Books & Film Club at Main Library in Hillsborough is a new series that alternates book discussions and film viewings with light discussion.

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.

Inclusive Minds Youth Social Club

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for an inclusive crafting club designed for neurodivergent youth ages 8-18 and their caregivers, as needed. Together, we will engage in crafts and activities to foster...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us for an inclusive crafting club designed for neurodivergent youth ages 8-18 and their caregivers, as needed. 

Together, we will engage in crafts and activities to foster creativity, authentic social interactio

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 Beth Hawkey, youth services supervisor.