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Hora de Cuentos en Español - Spanish Storytime!

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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

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.

Babsit lapsit storytime. Mother reading to child on her lap.

Baby Lapsit

Monday, January 12, 2026 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.

Marketing image for Wonderkids program. A picture of a tundra landscape and a group of penguins walking and sliding towards an igloo. Text on the igloo reads "Brrrr. It's cold! Join us for icy weather activities."

Wonderkids - Frosty Fun!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Young Child

WonderKids is an exciting and engaging program designed to spark curiosity in older preschoolers through interactive, hands-on activities that explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

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

WonderKids is an exciting and engaging program designed to spark curiosity in older preschoolers through interactive, hands-on activities that explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

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

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child

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.

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.

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

3 children in a ball pit of mutlicolored toy balls

Storytime and Playtime at Southern

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

two children sitting and reading a book with a speech bubble that says "halo, kinder!"

Geschichtenzeit für Kinder | Storytime in German

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

Hallo, Kinder!

Join UNC German Language students for a 25 minute storytime program for children and their families.

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Hallo, Kinder!

Join UNC German Language students for a 25 minute storytime program for children and their families.

Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

All library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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

All library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child

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.

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.

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

Playtime at Drakeford

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

Join us at The Drakeford Library Complex for playtime!

From 10:30am-12pm join Carrboro Rec and Park's playtime with lots of provided toys! Storytime is on a break this week for staff training.

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Event Details:

Join us at The Drakeford Library Complex for playtime!

From 10:30am-12pm join Carrboro Rec and Park's playtime with lots of provided toys! Storytime is on a break this week for staff training.

Babsit lapsit storytime. Mother reading to child on her lap.

Baby Lapsit

Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

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

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child

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.

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.

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

3 children in a ball pit of mutlicolored toy balls

Storytime and Playtime at Southern

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

A small image of the program flyer with the program title.

Music and Movement Storytime

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child

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.

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

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.

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

woman kissing baby's cheek

Babytime at Southern

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child

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!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!