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Touch-a-Truck!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Everyone

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Everyone
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

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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Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performances
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

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.

Dana Hill Magic Performance Info

Magic Show Performance by Dana Hill Magic

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Everyone

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Everyone
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families! 

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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Curiosity Crew, K-2 LEGOs

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

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. This week the Curiosity Crew will build and create with LEGO bricks.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:

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. This week the Curiosity Crew will build and create with LEGO bricks.

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.

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.

Graphic for Tales & Tails, a read aloud to a therapy dog program. The title is at the top of the graphic. Below, there is a picture of the black dog that is coming, with a speech bubble that says "Hi! My name is Magnolia." Next to that is an open book image with the program information on it, that it will be Sunday, February 15, with sessions starting at 2pm at the main library in Hillsborough. Registration is required.

Tales & Tails

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

Waitlist
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

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.

K-5th Tote Bag Painting at Southern

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Children in K-5th grade are invited to visit the library at 2pm to paint their own tote bag to keep! Space is limited, registration required. 

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Children in K-5th grade are invited to visit the library at 2pm to paint their own tote bag to keep! Space is limited, registration required. 

child reading in bed with a teddy bear

Pajama Night Storytime at Southern

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade

Wear your PJs, bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket, and join Ms.

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Wear your PJs, bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket, and join Ms.

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Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Happy Lunar New Year!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

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.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Recurring
Event Details:

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.

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.

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.

Flyer for Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime at the Main Library in Hillsborough at 10am on Saturday, February 21st. It includes a picture of children reading, along with a description saying "Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish."

Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime @ Main

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
Event Details:

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

plants with root systems

K-5th Science Saturday at Southern

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

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

for a hands-on experiment about photosynthesis!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

for a hands-on experiment about photosynthesis!

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Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Eye Tricks and Brain Games

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

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.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring
Event Details:

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.

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.

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.

born to be wild with forest animals

Adventure Squad - Born to be Wild!

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

From tiny eggs to hopping frogs, discover how animals grow, change, and make their homes! Children in grades K–5 and their siblings will enjoy hands-on activities and crafts exploring animal life cycles and habitats.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

From tiny eggs to hopping frogs, discover how animals grow, change, and make their homes! Children in grades K–5 and their siblings will enjoy hands-on activities and crafts exploring animal life cycles and habitats.

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.

Bunsen burners

Science Saturday at Southern

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

K-5th graders with their caretakers,

Join UNC ACS for a hands-on experiment!

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

K-5th graders with their caretakers,

Join UNC ACS for a hands-on experiment!

flowers made out of legos

LEGO Garden Challenge at Southern

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Are you up for a building challenge?

Kids and their families, drop-in from 12-5 to become a LEGO gardener and build a blooming creation.

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Games & Trivia
Event Details:

Are you up for a building challenge?

Kids and their families, drop-in from 12-5 to become a LEGO gardener and build a blooming creation.

A small image of the program flyer with program description.

Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Ready, Set, Race!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

Calling all curious kids! Start your engines and zoom over to the library this week to design your own paper race tracks, create race cars, and test out racing ramps!

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:

Calling all curious kids! Start your engines and zoom over to the library this week to design your own paper race tracks, create race cars, and test out racing ramps!

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.

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.

Graphic for Tales & Tails, a read aloud to a therapy dog program. The title is at the top of the graphic. Below, there is a picture of the black dog that is coming, with a speech bubble that says "Hi! My name is Magnolia." Next to that is an open book image with the program information on it, that it will be Sunday, March 15, with sessions starting at 2pm at the main library in Hillsborough. Registration is required.

Tales & Tails

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Do you have a young reader at home who might want practice reading aloud, but is reluctant to do it with other people?

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.

A small image of the program flyer with program description.

Curiosity Crew, K-2 - LEGOs

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

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. This week the Curiosity Crew will build and create with LEGO bricks.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

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. This week the Curiosity Crew will build and create with LEGO bricks.

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.

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.

Flyer for Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime at the Main Library in Hillsborough at 10am on Saturday, March 21st. It includes a picture of children reading, along with a description saying "Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish."

Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime @ Main

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
Event Details:

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

two children reading

Geschichtenzeit für Kinder | Storytime in German

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade

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, K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Hallo, Kinder!

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

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Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Crack the Code!

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

Calling all curious kids! Become junior detectives this week and learn how to crack simple codes, create your own secret decoders, and write invisible messages!

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring
Event Details:

Calling all curious kids! Become junior detectives this week and learn how to crack simple codes, create your own secret decoders, and write invisible messages!

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.

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.

Closed for Easter

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

All library locations will be closed on Friday, April 3rd for Easter.

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

All library locations will be closed on Friday, April 3rd for Easter.

Graphic for Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Images of a stuffed animal dinosaur, teddy bears, unicorn and sloth decorate the top. In the bottom left there is a bed with a stuffed elephant sitting on it. The background is a starry night sky. The text reads "Friday, April 17th @ 5:00 pm at the Main Library. Bring your stuffed animal to a pajama storytime. Then, leave your stuffie for a library sleepover! Pick them up the next morning 9:30-10:30 and see what they got up to overnight! All ages welcome."

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Your stuffie deserves a night out! Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a pajama storytime on Friday, April 17th at 5:00pm. Then, leave them overnight for a fun-filled sleepover at the library!

Upcoming
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Storytime
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Your stuffie deserves a night out! Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a pajama storytime on Friday, April 17th at 5:00pm. Then, leave them overnight for a fun-filled sleepover at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Stuffed animal pickup information

Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Breakfast and Stuffie Pickup

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

Participants of the Stuffed Animal Sleepover will return to pick up their stuffed animals, enjoy a light breakfast, and watch a slideshow of their stuffies' sleepover hijinks! 

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Participants of the Stuffed Animal Sleepover will return to pick up their stuffed animals, enjoy a light breakfast, and watch a slideshow of their stuffies' sleepover hijinks! 

Event Advertisement: Garden Party at the Library - Plant Swap & Crafts (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Garden Party at the Library - Plant Swap & Crafts

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

It's Garden Party at Main Library in Hillsborough and everyone is invited! Tea party dress is encouraged but optional. 

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

It's Garden Party at Main Library in Hillsborough and everyone is invited! Tea party dress is encouraged but optional.