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Main Library Seed Share

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

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

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

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

Helping our Earth: Gardening - Kids @ OCPL Main

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with a day full of fun, hands-on activities designed to inspire kids in grades K through 5 (and their families) to take care of our planet!  This week the ...

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

Celebrate Earth Day with a day full of fun, hands-on activities designed to inspire kids in grades K through 5 (and their families) to take care of our planet!

Event Advertisement: Youth Climate Action Art Reception (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Youth Climate Action Art Reception - Hillsborough Climate Challenge

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The Hillsborough Climate Challenge event series presents the Youth Climate Action Art Reception on Friday, April 4th from 5-6pm at Main Library in Hillsborough located at 137 ...

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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
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Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

The Hillsborough Climate Challenge event series presents the Youth Climate Action Art Reception on Friday, April 4th from 5-6pm at Main Library in Hillsborough located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

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Neuroscience for Kids @ OCPL Main

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Recurring
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

The UNC Carolina Neuroscience Club is excited to bring the Future Neuroscientists Program to the Orange County Library! As college students studying neuroscience and psychology, ou...

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

The UNC Carolina Neuroscience Club is excited to bring the Future Neuroscientists Program to the Orange County Library!

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Hora de Cuentos en Español - Storytime in Spanish!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child
Event Details:

Join Sra. Yelitza every 2nd Saturday of the month for storytime in Spanish! Children from 0 to age 4 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive prog...

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!

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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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Literary Peeps Show - Last Day to Vote!

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

It's time for the 7th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest at the Main Library in Hillsborough! The library invites you to make and bring in a literary-themed, marshmallow peeps...

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

It's time for the 7th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest at the Main Library in Hillsborough! 

Helping our Earth: Recycled Art - Kids @ OCPL Main

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with a day full of fun, hands-on activities designed to inspire kids in grades K through 5 (and their families) to take care of our planet!  This Week we w...

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

Celebrate Earth Day with a day full of fun, hands-on activities designed to inspire kids in grades K through 5 (and their families) to take care of our planet!

Closed for Easter

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

All library locations are closed Friday, April 18 for Easter.

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

All library locations are closed Friday, April 18 for Easter.

Closed for Easter

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

All library locations are closed Sunday April 20 for Easter.

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

All library locations are closed Sunday April 20 for Easter.

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Intergenerational Storytime at the Passmore Senior Center

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, Adults
Event Details:

Orange County Public Library is bringing storytime to the Passmore Center once again!  Preschool aged children, along with their caregivers, and local Seniors are invited to a...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Families, Young Child, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Orange County Public Library is bringing storytime to the Passmore Center once again!  Preschool aged children, along with their caregivers, and local Seniors are invited to a fun-filled interactive program.

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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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Climate & Environment Action For All! | April 2025

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

Climate & Environment Action For All! | April 2025Main Library's Climate & Environment Action For All! station is an initiative by Orange County Public Library, the Town of...

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

Climate & Environment Action For All! | April 2025

Event Advertisement: Seed Share (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Main Library Seed Share

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

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

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

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

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Digital Art - Kids @ OCPL Main

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring, Technology Program
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Digital Art.Grab an iPad and express your creativity!  We will turn the ordinary photos you take with an iPad into works of art. Be silly, have fun and learn a little bit...

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

Digital Art.

Event Advertisement: Seed Share (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Main Library Seed Share

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

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

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

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

Fun with nature information

Fun with Nature: Kids @ OCPL Main

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Celebrate the beauty of spring with a hands-on nature-inspired art session! Participants are invited to create their own Nature Crowns using flowers, leaves, and ribbon, then explo...

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

Celebrate the beauty of spring with a hands-on nature-inspired art session! Participants are invited to create their own Nature Crowns using flowers, leaves, and ribbon, then explore Nature Painting with real leaves, pinecones, and petals.

Blue sky with clouds and trees in background, two children sitting on stacks of books next to informational text.

Hora de Cuentos en Español - Storytime in Spanish!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00pm - 11:30pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child
Event Details:

Join Sra. Yelitza every 2nd Saturday of the month for storytime in Spanish! Children from 0 to age 4 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive prog...

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.

flower pot and game board

May Flowers: Kids @ OCPL Main

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Celebrate the blooming flowers of May with a flower-themed craft day. Kids in grades K through 5 and their families can make paper flowers or even a "flower pot" using cups. We wil...

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

Celebrate the blooming flowers of May with a flower-themed craft day. Kids in grades K through 5 and their families can make paper flowers or even a "flower pot" using cups. We will read a book with a flower-related story or poem.

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.

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Build your Own Board Game: Kids @ OCPL Main

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

We will encourage creativity and strategic thinking by having children create their own board games. We will provide markers, paper, dice, and game pieces, and help them design the...

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

We will encourage creativity and strategic thinking by having children create their own board games. We will provide markers, paper, dice, and game pieces, and help them design their rules, themes, and game boards.

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! |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! |

Closed for Memorial Day

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

All library locations are closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

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

All library locations are closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

Event Advertisement: Seed Share (More information is listed below in Event Details.)

Main Library Seed Share

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

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

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

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

Librarian Work Week | Youth Program Break

All Day 5/27 - 6/6
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group:
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Our library staff at both locations are preparing for Summer Reading! There will be no Youth or Teen programs May 26--June 6th at Orange County Public Libraries.

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Our library staff at both locations are preparing for Summer Reading! 

There will be no Youth or Teen programs May 26--June 6th at Orange County Public Libraries.

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Hora de Cuentos en Español - Storytime in Spanish!

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00pm - 11:30pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child
Event Details:

Join Sra. Yelitza every 2nd Saturday of the month for storytime in Spanish! Children from 0 to age 4 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive prog...

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.

Closed for Juneteenth

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

All library locations are closed Thursday June 19 for Juneteenth.

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

All library locations are closed Thursday June 19 for Juneteenth.