This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Baby Lapsit 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Baby Lapsit 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 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.
This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Storytime at the Library 10:30am - 11:30am Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Storytime at the Library 10:30am - 11:30am Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 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.
This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue "Balloonology: Air, Sound, and Surprising Tricks!" 4:00pm - 4:45pm 3rd - 5th Grade Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue "Balloonology: Air, Sound, and Surprising Tricks!" 4:00pm - 4:45pm Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Recurring Event Details: Explore the science behind sound and surface tension with two exciting balloon experiments! Make balloons "scream" using vibrations and learn how to pierce a balloon with a skewer without popping it. 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.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Candy Sushi, Grades 6-12 5:00pm - 6:00pm Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Candy Sushi, Grades 6-12 5:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library in Hillsborough Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Games & Trivia, Recurring Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Roll into a sweet adventure and unleash your creativity at our Candy Sushi program! Using gummy candies, rice crispy treats, and other delicious sweets, you’ll get to make (and eat!) your own sushi-inspired 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. 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.
This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Kids Explore - Building Buddies 4:00pm - 4:45pm K - 2nd Grade Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Kids Explore - Building Buddies 4:00pm - 4:45pm Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: K - 2nd Grade Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us at the Main Library for Kids Explore, our weekly program series for children in grades K-2. Registration not required.Join us at the Main Library for Building Buddies! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Page Turners Book Club at the Seymour Center 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Page Turners Book Club at the Seymour Center 10:00am - 11:00am Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Page Turners Book Club takes place on the 3rd Friday of each month from 10-11am at the Seymour Center located at 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516. The book club is free, open to
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Writers Critique Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Writers Critique Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Main Library in Hillsborough Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop & Classes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Writers Critique Group meets on select Fridays of the month from 10:30am-12pm at Orange County Public Library's Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Drakeford Library Complex Grand Opening 11:00am - 7:00pm Everyone Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Drakeford Library Complex Grand Opening 11:00am - 7:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Cultural Event Details: Drakeford Library Complex Grand Opening on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11am at 203 South Greensboro Street in Carrboro, North Carolina 27510.
This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat Dads Playgroup 9:00am - 10:30am Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat Dads Playgroup 9:00am - 10:30am Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 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 anyo 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.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat Chill & Create: Movie, Crafts, and Snacks, Grades 6-12 2:00pm - 5:00pm Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat Chill & Create: Movie, Crafts, and Snacks, Grades 6-12 2:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library in Hillsborough Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: Kick back, craft, and chill! 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.
This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Climate & Environment Action For All! All Day Families, High School, Adults, Everyone Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Climate & Environment Action For All! All Day Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Families, High School, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Climate & Environment Action For All! |
This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Baby Lapsit 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Baby Lapsit 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 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.
This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon WonderKids - Will it Float? *New Date* 3:45pm - 4:30pm Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon WonderKids - Will it Float? *New Date* 3:45pm - 4:30pm Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 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.
This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Seed Share - Compartiendo Semillas All Day Families, High School, Adults, Everyone Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Seed Share - Compartiendo Semillas All Day Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Families, High School, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Seed Share - Compartiendo Semillas | Share health, hope, and joy by planting seeds of wildflowers native and naturalized to our area.
This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Storytime at the Library 10:30am - 11:30am Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Storytime at the Library 10:30am - 11:30am Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 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.
This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue "Cup Drag Racing: Ready, Set, Slide!" 4:00pm - 4:45pm 3rd - 5th Grade Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue "Cup Drag Racing: Ready, Set, Slide!" 4:00pm - 4:45pm Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Recurring Event Details: Get ready for a high-speed, hands-on activity where physics meets fun! In this exciting program, participants will design and race their own "drag racing cups" using simple materials. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Good Fire: The Benefits of Fire for Wildlife, Habitat, and People (Online) 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Online Event Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Good Fire: The Benefits of Fire for Wildlife, Habitat, and People (Online) 6:00pm - 7:30pm Online Event Library Branch: Online Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Event Details: NC Wildlife Federation presents a free, online discussion of the benefits of fire for wildlife, habitat, and people on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 6 to 7:30pm.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12 5:00pm - 6:00pm Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12 5:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library in Hillsborough 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Financial Fitness 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Financial Fitness 11:00am - 12:30pm Main Library in Hillsborough Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 26 Event Details: Stop by the Main Library in Hillsborough and pick up tips about managing your finances in a casual, non-intimidating setting. Leading the discussion will be Demarcus Bowden, a Certified Financial Planner with Edward Jones.
This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Kids Explore Polar Prowl (Grades K-2) 4:00pm - 4:45pm K - 2nd Grade Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Kids Explore Polar Prowl (Grades K-2) 4:00pm - 4:45pm Main Library in Hillsborough Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 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.Take a trip to visit the top and bottom of the world! How are they alike? 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Library After Dark: A Silent Reading Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Library After Dark: A Silent Reading Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Main Library in Hillsborough Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Library After Dark is a librarian-led silent reading club which takes place on 4th Thursdays of the month from 6:30-7:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 28 2025 Fri Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up 9:00am - 10:30am Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 28 2025 Fri Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up 9:00am - 10:30am Main Library in Hillsborough Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Spotlight Film | Norma Rae (1979) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Spotlight Film | Norma Rae (1979) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library in Hillsborough Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: Spotlight Books & Film Club at Main Library in Hillsborough is a new series that alternates book discussions and film viewings with light discussion.
This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Mar 2 2025 Sun Inclusive Minds Youth Social Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registration This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Mar 2 2025 Sun Inclusive Minds Youth Social Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library in Hillsborough Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Join us for an inclusive crafting club designed for neurodivergent youth ages 8-18 and their caregivers, as needed. Together, we will engage in crafts and activities to foster creativity, authentic social interactio 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.