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Delayed Opening for Staff Training

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm

Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro

Both the Main Library in Hillsborough and the Southern Branch in Carrboro will have a delayed opening on Thursday, January 22nd due to Staff Training. The Main Library in Hill...

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Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro

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Both the Main Library in Hillsborough and the Southern Branch in Carrboro will have a delayed opening on Thursday, January 22nd due to Staff Training.

The Main Library in Hillsborough will open at 2:30pm

January grades 3 - 5 programs electricity, ice cream and marshmallow building

Discovery Force-It's Always a Good Day for Ice Cream!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program

Age Group:

3rd - 5th Grade

Who says you can’t make ice cream in January? We’ll use baggies, ice, and a little science magic to shake up our very own icy treats. Get ready to mix, freeze, and taste your sweet creation! Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room 116

Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program

Event Details:

Who says you can’t make ice cream in January? We’ll use baggies, ice, and a little science magic to shake up our very own icy treats. Get ready to mix, freeze, and taste your sweet creation! Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

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.

Discovery Force-Marshmallow Engineering

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program

Age Group:

3rd - 5th Grade

Use marshmallows and toothpicks to build your own structure! Kids will explore engineering, stability, and creative design in this fun hands-on activity. Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room 116

Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring, Technology Program

Event Details:

Use marshmallows and toothpicks to build your own structure! Kids will explore engineering, stability, and creative design in this fun hands-on activity. Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

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.

Discovery Force-How Tall is your Skyscraper?

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program

Age Group:

3rd - 5th Grade

Ready to reach for the sky? Use LEGO bricks to build a skyscraper as tall as you can! Test your engineering skills, and see if it stands strong or takes a tumble! Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room 116

Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program

Event Details:

Ready to reach for the sky? Use LEGO bricks to build a skyscraper as tall as you can! Test your engineering skills, and see if it stands strong or takes a tumble! Perfect for kids in grades 3 - 5.

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.

Discovery Force-Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program

Age Group:

3rd - 5th Grade

Learn how Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year are alike—and how they differ! Kids will explore traditions from across Asia through stories, crafts, and cultural activities that celebrate renewal and good fortune.

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room 116

Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program

Event Details:

Learn how Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year are alike—and how they differ! Kids will explore traditions from across Asia through stories, crafts, and cultural activities that celebrate renewal and good fortune.

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.

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Drop in Tech Help with CWS (February)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Southern Meeting Room 114 at Southern Branch in Carrboro

Program Type:

Technology Program, Workshop & Classes

Age Group:

Adults

Bring your tech troubles to helpful, skilled tutors with Community Workshop Series from the UNC School of Information and Library Science.

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Registrion Enabled

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Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro

Room: Southern Meeting Room 114

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Program, Workshop & Classes

Registrion Enabled

Event Details:

Bring your tech troubles to helpful, skilled tutors with Community Workshop Series from the UNC School of Information and Library Science.

Discovery Force-Hot Cocoa Science

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program

Age Group:

3rd - 5th Grade

Warm up with a cozy, hands-on STEM adventure! Kids will explore the science behind hot cocoa as they experiment with dissolving, temperature, density, and delicious chemistry.

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room 116

Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Technology Program

Event Details:

Warm up with a cozy, hands-on STEM adventure! Kids will explore the science behind hot cocoa as they experiment with dissolving, temperature, density, and delicious chemistry.

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.

Drop in Tech Help with CWS (February)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Southern Meeting Room 114 at Southern Branch in Carrboro

Program Type:

Technology Program, Workshop & Classes

Age Group:

Adults

Bring your tech troubles to helpful, skilled tutors with Community Workshop Series from the UNC School of Information and Library Science.

Register

Register Now

Registrion Enabled

Register

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro

Room: Southern Meeting Room 114

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Program, Workshop & Classes

Registrion Enabled

Event Details:

Bring your tech troubles to helpful, skilled tutors with Community Workshop Series from the UNC School of Information and Library Science.