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Gingerbread House Family Program for Grades 3-5!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful Gingerbread House Workshop, for kids in grades 3-5 and their families to work together to create their own edible masterpieces.REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful Gingerbread House Workshop, for kids in grades 3-5 and their families to work together to create their own edible masterpieces.

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.

Closing Early for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite

Cybrary Closed

All Day
Cybrary in Carrboro

The Century Center will remain closed on Saturday, November 30. The Cybrary will reopen on Monday, December 2.

Closing
Branches:
Cybrary in Carrboro
Description:

The Century Center will remain closed on Saturday, November 30. The Cybrary will reopen on Monday, December 2.

A small image of the program flyer with colorful music notes in the background and a cartoon image of 5 young children playing instruments.

Music and Movement

Saturday, November 30, 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.

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.

flyer

Stitches and Stories: Craft and Tea with Little Women

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults
Event Details:

Escape from the holiday bustle and enjoy a restful afternoon watching Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of Little Women. Bring a fiber arts project you're working on from home (and...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Escape from the holiday bustle and enjoy a restful afternoon watching Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of Little Women.

Bring a fiber arts project you're working on from home (and maybe a lap blanket) and we'll supply tea and a (fa

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.

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*

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

Baby Lapsit

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Babies from age 0 to walkers are invited with their caregivers to participate in a 20-minute lapsit program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and movement. A ...

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

Babies from age 0 to walkers are invited with their caregivers to participate in a 20-minute lapsit 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.

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

Storytime at the Park

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion in downtown Hillsborough, 140 E. Margaret Lane.  Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are inv...

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

Join us for songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion in downtown Hillsborough, 140 E.

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.

Gnomes

Kids Discover-Gnomes

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Join us for a magical Gnome Adventure program designed for children in grades 3 through 5! Explore the enchanting world of gnomes, from their fascinating history to their whimsical...

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

Join us for a magical Gnome Adventure program designed for children in grades 3 through 5! Explore the enchanting world of gnomes, from their fascinating history to their whimsical stories. Get hands-on and craft your very own gnome to take home!

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.

Teen advisory group information

Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

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. For more information, please see o...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Event Details:

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.

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.

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.

A green and orange flyer depicting cartoon children playing dress-up. Flyer text: Cybrary Storytime. For kids 0 to 4 years old and their caregivers. 10:30 am Thursdays. Century Center, 100 N Greensboro Street. For more information: Orangecountylibrary.org. Questions? Contact us: 919-918-7387.

Cybrary Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cybrary in Carrboro
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Young Child
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Century Center in downtown Carrboro! Recommended for children 0–4 years. ¡Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones e historias en el Century...

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

Join us for songs and stories at the Century Center in downtown Carrboro! Recommended for children 0–4 years.

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.

open play information

Open Play Switch, Grades 6-12

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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...

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.

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Kids Explore - Roller Coasters!

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade
Event Details:

Join us at the Main Library for Kids Explore, our weekly program series for children in grades K-2.  Registration not required. This week, unleash your creativity to design...

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

Join us at the Main Library for Kids Explore, our weekly program series for children in grades K-2.  Registration not required.

This week, unleash your creativity to design and construct your own roller coasters and

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.

A small image with program title and and image of a father figure laughing with two smiling children.

Dads Playgroup

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
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
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

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.

Main Meeting Room Reservation

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Purpose of Meeting:

Event to talk to the public about bicycle and walking in Orange County

Main Library in Hillsborough
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Event to talk to the public about bicycle and walking in Orange County

sewing

Sew Together

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

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...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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.

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

Baby Lapsit

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Babies from age 0 to walkers are invited with their caregivers to participate in a 20-minute lapsit program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and movement. A ...

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

Babies from age 0 to walkers are invited with their caregivers to participate in a 20-minute lapsit 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.

Main Meeting Room Reservation

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Purpose of Meeting:

Public education about ABC rules and policy.

Main Library in Hillsborough
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Public education about ABC rules and policy.

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

Storytime at the Park

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Join us for songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion in downtown Hillsborough, 140 E. Margaret Lane.  Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are inv...

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

Join us for songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion in downtown Hillsborough, 140 E.

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.

Writers Critique Group

Writers Critique Group

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gather with us as we offer encouragement & productive feedback on each other’s works and share publishing information. Please bring a short piece of writing you’d like to share...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Gather with us as we offer encouragement & productive feedback on each other’s works and share publishing information. Please bring a short piece of writing you’d like to share and an open mind.

theatre stage

Kids Discover-Reader's Theatre

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Readers' Theatre is a unique form of performance where the focus is on vocal expression rather than costumes or sets. Our young performers will read directly from their scripts, us...

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

Readers' Theatre is a unique form of performance where the focus is on vocal expression rather than costumes or sets.

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.

Book Clubs

Tuesday Evening Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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 ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
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.

Cookies and Cocoa flyer

Cookies and Cocoa, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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:

Sweeten up your day at our Cookies & Cocoa Decorating Party! Teens, join us at the library for an afternoon of delicious fun where you’ll decorate cookies and sip on hot cocoa....

Register
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: 26
Event Details:

Sweeten up your day at our Cookies & Cocoa Decorating Party! Teens, join us at the library for an afternoon of delicious fun where you’ll decorate cookies and sip on hot cocoa.

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.