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Southern's Teen Art Show Submissions

All Day 4/12 - 5/24
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Call for Teen Art Submissions!

Teens are invited to submit original art to be displayed in Southern Branch's art show in the library: “Unearth a Story”!

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Upcycled Art Challenge, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Celebrate Earth Day with creativity and conservation!

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Star Party at Home Evening

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

Did you know that North Carolina has a statewide Star Party every year? 2026 marks the 14th annual North Carolina Statewide Star Party, a signature event of the 2026 NC Science Festival. 

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Saturday Serenity Guided Meditation

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Saturday Serenity Guided Meditation occurring on the last Saturday of the month (February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 30th) from 3:00-4:00pm at the Main Library in Hillsborough, located at 137 West Margaret Lane

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Sew Together

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Join us for an afternoon of sewing. Bring your sewing machine and your current project. Or use our space to spread out for cutting patterns or to enjoy the company of other sewists while you catch up on some hand-stitching.

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Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

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.

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Star Wars Day Costume Celebration!

All Day 5/2 - 5/4
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

May the 4th be with you.

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Make a Pollinator Watering Station

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Families, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

Make a Watering Station for Thirsty Pollinators with Hillsborough Garden Club on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12-1pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. This event is for all ages.

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Dessert Lab, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Put on your chef hat and get ready to experiment in the kitchen! In this hands-on Dessert Lab, teens will work together to create two delicious sweet recipes from start to finish.

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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! 

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Garden Party at the Library - Tea & Teacup Candles

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults

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

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Teen Art Studio Hour

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Want time to work on your piece for the Teen Art Show?

Students currently in or who have recently completed 6th-12th grades are invited to join Samantha in the Teen Center for an hour of studio time

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Pizza Party, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Get creative in the kitchen and design your own mini pizza! Teens will choose from a variety of sauces, cheeses, and toppings to build a custom pizza just the way they like it.

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Programming Break - Youth Services

All Day 5/18 - 5/22
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Youth Services staff are taking a break from programming May 18 - 29 to prepare for our Summer Reading Program. We'll see you on May 30 for our Hillsborough kick-off event at River Park!

Closed for Memorial Day

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

All library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

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Programming Break - Youth Services

All Day 5/26 - 5/29
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Youth Services staff are taking a break from programming May 18 - 29 to prepare for our Summer Reading Program. We'll see you on May 30 for our Hillsborough Kick-off event at River Park!

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Summer Reading Kickoff Event

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

Summer Reading Kickoff & Community Resource Fair

Join us for the launch of our Summer Reading Program with the roaring theme, "Unearth New Adventures"!

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Saturday Serenity Guided Meditation

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Saturday Serenity Guided Meditation occurring on the last Saturday of the month (February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 30th) from 3:00-4:00pm at the Main Library in Hillsborough, located at 137 West Margaret Lane

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Stomp into Summer Reading at Southern

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone

All ages: Celebrate the start of Summer Reading! 

Visit the library for fun activities all day and “Unearth a Story” as we embark on an 8 week reading adventure!

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Finger Painting, Grades: Rising 7-12

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Get messy and creative at Teen Finger Painting! Ditch the brushes and use your hands to create bold, colorful works of art.

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Teen Movie Night, Rising 7-12 Graders

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

June 12 | 5:30 - 8:15 pm | Grades: Rising 7-12 | Registration Required

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Dried Flower Suncatchers, Rising 7th - 12th Grade

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Create something beautiful with nature at our Dried Flower Suncatcher program! Use pressed flowers and simple materials to design your own unique, light-catching artwork. Hang it in a window and watch the colors shine.

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Closed for Juneteenth

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

All library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth.

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Wild Tails NC, Rising 7th - 12 Grade

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Performances, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Teens (and their parents/guardians) are invited to meet live animals and learn about them in this interactive program!

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Upcoming
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