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Storytime at the Park

Tuesday, November 26, 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

A small image of the program flyer with program description and age information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

open play information

Open Play Switch, Grades 6-12

Thursday, December 12, 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.

A small image of the program flyer with title and program description. Includes a photo of a young child holding a wind sock in the air above their head.

WonderKids - Wild Wind

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Join us for a fun monthly program designed for older preschoolers! Each session features a story followed by an engaging activity that dives deeper into the book's theme. This mont...

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

Join us for a fun monthly program designed for older preschoolers! Each session features a story followed by an engaging activity that dives deeper into the book's theme.

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 17, 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.

Lanterns for winter solstice

Kids Discover-Solstice Lanterns

Tuesday, December 17, 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:

This program offers a meaningful way for students to engage in both craft and cultural learning around St. Martin's Day and the celebration of the winter solstice.  We will be...

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

This program offers a meaningful way for students to engage in both craft and cultural learning around St.

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.

Winter solstice lantern making information

Winter Solstice Lantern Making, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, December 18, 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:

The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, this falls on De...

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: 24
Event Details:

The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, this falls on December 21.

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.

open play information

Open Play Switch, Grades 6-12

Thursday, December 19, 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.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Cybrary in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
A small image with program title and and image of a father figure laughing with two smiling children.

Dads Playgroup

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
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
Program Type: Recurring
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.

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

Baby Lapsit

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Baby Lapsit Storytime for Babies:

Babies and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 20-minute lapsit program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and movement. A 30-minute Stay and Play...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime

Baby Lapsit Storytime for Babies

Babies and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 20-minute lapsit program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and movement. A 30-minute Stay and Play follows storytime.

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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WonderKids - Pet Care Pals

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly program for older preschoolers.  Each month we will read a story together and then explore the book further through an activity.  This month we will...

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

Join us for a monthly program for older preschoolers.  Each month we will read a story together and then explore the book further through an activity.  This month we will become pet-care experts through hands-on, sensory-filled activitie

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 Library

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and moveme...

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

Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive 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.

Teen retro crafts flyer

Retro Crafts, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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:

Retro Crafts: Get Groovy with Perler Beads & Shrinky Dinks!Get ready to throw it back to the good ol' days with our Retro Crafts party! Channel your inner artist and create fun...

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: 30
Event Details:

Retro Crafts: Get Groovy with Perler Beads & Shrinky Dinks!

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.

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

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Recurring, Storytime
Age Group:
Young Child
Event Details:

Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive program that incorporates age-appropriate books, rhymes, music, and moveme...

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

Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive 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.