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Music and Movement

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Dance the morning away to our favorite songs and enjoy instructor-led movement activities to really get the wiggles out!  For ages 2 - 5, with a caregiver. Siblings are welcom...

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

Dance the morning away to our favorite songs and enjoy instructor-led movement activities to really get the wiggles out!  For ages 2 - 5, with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. No registration required.

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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.

Book Giving Tree Donation Project

Book Giving Tree Donation Project - October through December

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Book Giving Tree Donation Project - October through December 2024 | You can help get books to people in need! Orange County Public Library has partnered with Prison Books Collectiv...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Book Giving Tree Donation Project - October through December 2024 | You can help get books to people in need!

Climate & Environment Action For All!

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! | December 2024 Information & EventsComposting (Unpainted) Pumpkins - Pumpkins, gourds, corn, and straw bales make wonderful fall...

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

Climate & Environment Action for All! | December 2024 Information & Events

Acorn Acres Hat Drive

Knit or Crochet a Hat for a Child this Fall

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

From September 19th through the end of the year, give the gift of warmth by knitting or crocheting a hat for Acorn Acres, a local organization which creates and distributes ha...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

From September 19th through the end of the year, give the gift of warmth by knitting or crocheting a hat for Acorn Acres, a local organization which creates and distributes hats, gloves, and more to school children in our community.

YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM BREAK

12/30/2024 @ 10:00am to 01/03/2025 @ 6:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

All library locations are closed Monday, January 1st for New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

All library locations are closed Monday, January 1st for New Year's Day.

Advertisement: Our Favorite Things - Staff Reading Recommendations 2024 (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Book and Film Spotlight: Hijab Day; Criterion Films; Staff Picks

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

This month at Main Library, we have displays in Adult Services highlighting: Hijab Day |  Hijab Day is February 1st! Celebrate its coming with books written by and a...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

This month at Main Library, we have displays in Adult Services highlighting: 

YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM BREAK

01/06/2025 @ 10:00am to 01/10/2025 @ 7:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Book Clubs

First Monday Classics Book Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
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.

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Welcome to Medicare!

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to Medicare! - Free Medicare Seminar on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 from 12-1:30pm at Orange County Public Library, Main Library at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 2...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Event Details:

Welcome to Medicare! - Free Medicare Seminar on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 from 12-1:30pm at Orange County Public Library, Main Library at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

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Nature Strolls with the Library

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Second Thursdays of the month at 10am & Third Wednesdays of the month at 2pm  as we gather for a 45 minut...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Second Thursdays of the month at 10am & Third Wednesdays of the month at 2pm  as we gather for a 45 minute, leisurely walk along the Riverwalk. Open to Everyone!

Illustration for Not a Book Club, showing books and coffee cups.

Not a Book Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Not A Book Club:

The next best thing to reading a good book is talking about it with our fellow readers. Join us online for an informal book discussion. We're "Not a Book Club," so there's no assig...

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 245

Not A Book Club

The next best thing to reading a good book is talking about it with our fellow readers. Join us online for an informal book discussion. We're "Not a Book Club," so there's no assigned reading and no pressure. Just grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and let's talk books! Sign up here or call 919.245.2525. 

No hay lectura asignada ni presión. Simplemente tome una taza de café o una copa de vino, ¡y hablemos acerca de libros! Regístrese aquí o llame al 919.245.2525. (En inglés, mayores de 16 años).

#NaBC

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Dads Playgroup

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Meeting Room 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
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 anyone int

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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.

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Repair Cafe - Durham

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Technology Program, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Repair Cafe - Durham | Saturday, January 11th 2025 from 10am-2pm at Holton Career and Resource Center located at 401 North Driver Street, Durham, North Carolina 27703Don't throw it...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Program, Workshop & Classes
Event Details:

Repair Cafe - Durham | Saturday, January 11th 2025 from 10am-2pm at Holton Career and Resource Cen

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Dungeons and Dragons (DnD), Grades 6-9

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! This session's story is called "Diamond in the Rough" This adventure is a mystery; the players will be called upon by a wealthy family to invest...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Trivia
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! This session's story is called "Diamond in the Rough" This adventure is a mystery; the players will be called upon by a wealthy family to investigate the spate of jewel thefts at their country estate.

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.

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Baby Lapsit

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room 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
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.

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WonderKids - Pet Care Pals

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly program for older preschoolers.  Each month we will read a story together and then explore the book further through an activity.  This month we will...

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

Join us for a monthly program for older preschoolers.  Each month we will read a story together and then explore the book further through an activity.  This month we will become pet-care experts through hands-on, sensory-filled activitie

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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.

Tiny Tots. Picture of a young boy playing with a toy.

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room 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
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.

plastic recycling to make shrinky dinks

"ShrinkCycle: Upcycling Plastic into Creativity"

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets sustainability! In ShrinkCycle, participants will learn how to transform recycled plastic into colorful, custom shrinkable ar...

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

Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets sustainability! In ShrinkCycle, participants will learn how to transform recycled plastic into colorful, custom shrinkable art.

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.

Book Clubs

Tuesday Evening Book Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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.

Poetry Submissions - Adult

Adult Poetry Submissions - Open 12/1/14 to 2/1/25

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Call for Poetry Submissions, December 1st 2024 through February 1st 2025*Calling all 18+ poets! Contribute to WAXPRINT2, the library’s art & literary zine for adults.The origin...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

Call for Poetry Submissions, December 1st 2024 through February 1st 2025*

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Nature Strolls with the Library

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Second Thursdays of the month at 10am & Third Wednesdays of the month at 2pm  as we gather for a 45 minut...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet us in front of the Main Library in Hillsborough on Second Thursdays of the month at 10am & Third Wednesdays of the month at 2pm  as we gather for a 45 minute, leisurely walk along the Riverwalk. Open to Everyone!

Teen retro crafts flyer

Retro Crafts, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Retro Crafts: Get Groovy with Perler Beads & Shrinky Dinks!Get ready to throw it back to the good ol' days with our Retro Crafts party! Channel your inner artist and create fun...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Retro Crafts: Get Groovy with Perler Beads & Shrinky Dinks!

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.

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Open Play Switch, Grades 6-12

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Games & Trivia, Recurring
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Hey Teens!Thursday afternoons, you are invited to play our Nintendo Switch at the library. All games are provided. Located in the 2nd floor Teen Room.To play, starting at 3pm ...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Trivia, Recurring
Event Details:

Hey Teens!

Thursday afternoons, you are invited to play our Nintendo Switch at the library. All games are provided. Located in the 2nd floor Teen Room.

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.