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Science Saturday at Southern

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade

This event has been cancelled. We are sorry for the inconvenience!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event has been cancelled. We are sorry for the inconvenience!

Promotional graphic for Hotwheels Handspinning, held every 2nd Sunday of the month from 2:00-5:00pm at the Main Library in Hillsborough.

Hot Wheels Handspinning Group

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Adults

Registration in advance for this event is strongly recommended.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Registration in advance for this event is strongly recommended.

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Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Ready, Set, Race!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

Calling all curious kids! Start your engines and zoom over to the library this week to design your own paper race tracks, create race cars, and test out racing ramps!

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

Calling all curious kids! Start your engines and zoom over to the library this week to design your own paper race tracks, create race cars, and test out racing ramps!

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.

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.

Literary Peeps Show visual flyer

Literary Peeps Show Submissions Open

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

It's time for the 8th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest at the Main Library in Hillsborough! 

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 8th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest at the Main Library in Hillsborough! 

In a gold picture frame, a stick figure wearing a picture frame paints on an easel.

Spring Into "Bad" Art

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Break out of perfectionism with themed prompts to spark a fun, random idea...Spring into creativity by making “bad” art!

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Break out of perfectionism with themed prompts to spark a fun, random idea...Spring into creativity by making “bad” art!

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Afternoon Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up [UPSTAIRS]

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up - Added Time!

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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up - Added Time!

Yellow and teal shapes with a grid pattern meant to look like washi tape and paper. A cartoon of an open journal with a pen and doodles in it.

Creative Journaling Meet-ups with Carolina Cozy Journaling Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Southern Meeting Room 114 at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Adults

Lovers of journaling, stationery, and creative organization, come work together and socialize every two weeks on Friday evenings, starting Feb 13!

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Lovers of journaling, stationery, and creative organization, come work together and socialize every two weeks on Friday evenings, starting Feb 13!

Graphic for "WonderKids" on Monday, March 16 from 3:45-4:30. A program for 4 and 5 year olds and their caregivers that will be focused on vegetables. The graphic has a cutting board and knife, with text indicating that we'll be sorting, crafting, cutting and snacking on vegetables. There are also images of animated vegetables, like a carrot, cucumber, eggplant, tomato, pepper, beet and more.

Wonderkids - Veggies!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Recurring
Age Group:
Young Child

WonderKids is an exciting and engaging program designed to spark curiosity in older preschoolers through interactive, hands-on activities that explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Recurring
Event Details:

WonderKids is an exciting and engaging program designed to spark curiosity in older preschoolers through interactive, hands-on activities that explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Candy Sushi information

Candy Sushi, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, March 18, 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

No fish required! Teens are invited to roll their own candy sushi using a variety of sweet treats.

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Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

No fish required! Teens are invited to roll their own candy sushi using a variety of sweet treats.

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.

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.

pink plaid She Did That!

Discovery Force - She Did That!

Thursday, March 19, 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

Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about inspiring women through stories and activities. Participants will reflect on their own dreams and create empowering artwork to take home. Designed for children in grades 3–5.

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:

Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about inspiring women through stories and activities. Participants will reflect on their own dreams and create empowering artwork to take home. Designed for children 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.

Colorful embroidery of birds and a butterfly next to a yellow rectangle.

Tenango Embroidery with Cubre tu Cabeza, No tu Corazón

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Southern Meeting Room 114 at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Learn Tenango embroidery, a traditional Otomi craft from Hidalgo, Mexico in a supportive environment.

Closed
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Learn Tenango embroidery, a traditional Otomi craft from Hidalgo, Mexico in a supportive environment.

Cupcakes and a movie program for March 21 from 2-4 flyer.

Cupcakes and a Movie, Grades 6-12

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Kick back and enjoy a sweet Saturday afternoon at the library! Teens will decorate their own cupcakes with frosting, sprinkles, and fun toppings, then settle in to watch a movie together.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Kick back and enjoy a sweet Saturday afternoon at the library! Teens will decorate their own cupcakes with frosting, sprinkles, and fun toppings, then settle in to watch a movie together.

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.

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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Hobby Buffet: Try New Things!

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Flex Space at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Do you want to try new things, but don't want to spend money on supplies for something you might not like?

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Flex Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Do you want to try new things, but don't want to spend money on supplies for something you might not like?

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Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Crack the Code!

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

Calling all curious kids! Become junior detectives this week and learn how to crack simple codes, create your own secret decoders, and write invisible messages!

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring
Event Details:

Calling all curious kids! Become junior detectives this week and learn how to crack simple codes, create your own secret decoders, and write invisible messages!

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.

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.

Literary Peeps Show visual flyer

Literary Peeps Show Voting Begins, March 26-April 9

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

It's time for the 8th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest at the Main Library in Hillsborough! 

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 8th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest at the Main Library in Hillsborough! 

Colorful Create It! Open Art Studio

Discovery Force: Create It! Open Art Studio

Thursday, March 26, 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

Create It! Open Art Studio

Kids will explore different materials and techniques through hands-on, process-based art. Create at your own pace, at a variety of open art stations. Designed for kids in grades 3 - 5.

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:

Create It! Open Art Studio

Kids will explore different materials and techniques through hands-on, process-based art. Create at your own pace, at a variety of open art stations. Designed 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.

Bad Art Night at Main! Get creative with fun prompts, no stress and no judgment. Thursday, March 26, 6-7:30PM. 137 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough NC 27278

"Bad" Art Night at Main

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Try something different and break out of perfectionism with prompts to spark random, creative ideas! Experienced artists and complete novices are all welcome.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Try something different and break out of perfectionism with prompts to spark random, creative ideas! Experienced artists and complete novices are all welcome.

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Morning Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up | First and fourth Fridays of the month from 9am to 10:30am at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hil

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up | First and fourth Fridays of the month from 9am to 10:30am at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hil

Yellow and teal shapes with a grid pattern meant to look like washi tape and paper. A cartoon of an open journal with a pen and doodles in it.

Creative Journaling Meet-ups with Carolina Cozy Journaling Club

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Southern Meeting Room 114 at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Age Group:
Adults

Lovers of journaling, stationery, and creative organization, come work together and socialize every two weeks on Friday evenings, starting Feb 13!

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Lovers of journaling, stationery, and creative organization, come work together and socialize every two weeks on Friday evenings, starting Feb 13!

Colorful embroidery of birds and a butterfly next to a yellow rectangle.

Tenango Embroidery with Cubre tu Cabeza, No tu Corazón

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Southern Meeting Room 114 at Southern Branch in Carrboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Workshop & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Learn Tenango embroidery, a traditional Otomi craft from Hidalgo, Mexico in a supportive environment.

Closed
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Learn Tenango embroidery, a traditional Otomi craft from Hidalgo, Mexico in a supportive environment.

Closed for Good Friday

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

All library locations will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.

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

All library locations will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro

All library locations will be closed on Sunday, April 5th in observance of Easter.

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

All library locations will be closed on Sunday, April 5th in observance of Easter.

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Curiosity Crew, K-2: Magical Music Makers

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring
Age Group:
K - 2nd Grade

Calling all curious kids! The Curiosity Crew is a program where Kindergarten–2nd graders can build, create, and discover through fun projects in art, science, and beyond.

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia, Recurring
Event Details:

Calling all curious kids! The Curiosity Crew is a program where Kindergarten–2nd graders can build, create, and discover through fun projects in art, science, and beyond.

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.

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.

Paint your own plant pot program description. April 8, 2026

Plant Pot Painting, Grades 6-12

Wednesday, April 8, 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 spring with a little paint and a lot of creativity! Teens will design and decorate their own plant pot using paint pens, brushes, and fun embellishments.

Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with a little paint and a lot of creativity! Teens will design and decorate their own plant pot using paint pens, brushes, and fun embellishments.

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.