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Helping our Earth: Gardening - Kids @ OCPL Main

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with a day full of fun, hands-on activities designed to inspire kids in grades K through 5 (and their families) to take care of our planet!

Youth Climate Action Art Reception - Hillsborough Climate Challenge

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

The Hillsborough Climate Challenge event series presents the Youth Climate Action Art Reception on Friday, April 4th from 5-6pm at Main Library in Hillsborough located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

LEGO Challenge at Southern Branch

4:00pm - 4:45pm
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Games & Trivia
Event Details:

Children currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to join our LEGO Challenge! 

Listen to a story to reveal a surprise building challenge and then work on your creation.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Neuroscience for Kids @ OCPL Main

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Recurring
Event Details:

The UNC Carolina Neuroscience Club is excited to bring the Future Neuroscientists Program to the Orange County Library!

Inclusive Minds Youth Social Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Registration
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: 20
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 in

Literary Peeps Show - Last Day to Vote!

All Day
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
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 7th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest at the Main Library in Hillsborough! 

Helping our Earth: Recycled Art - Kids @ OCPL Main

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with a day full of fun, hands-on activities designed to inspire kids in grades K through 5 (and their families) to take care of our planet!

Closed for Easter

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

All library locations are closed Friday, April 18 for Easter.

Closed for Easter

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

All library locations are closed Sunday April 20 for Easter.

Digital Art - Kids @ OCPL Main

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring, Technology Program
Event Details:

Digital Art.

Fun with Nature: Kids @ OCPL Main

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:

Celebrate the beauty of spring with a hands-on nature-inspired art session! Participants are invited to create their own Nature Crowns using flowers, leaves, and ribbon, then explore Nature Painting with real leaves, pinecones, and petals.

K-5th Finger Knitting for Year of the Snake at Southern

4:00pm - 4:45pm
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural
Event Details:

Children currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade 

are invited to Southern Branch library to learn about the Chinese Zodiac and make a finger knitting loom for a “snake” yarn project! 

May Flowers: Kids @ OCPL Main

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:

Celebrate the blooming flowers of May with a flower-themed craft day. Kids in grades K through 5 and their families can make paper flowers or even a "flower pot" using cups. We will read a book with a flower-related story or poem.

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.

Build your Own Board Game: Kids @ OCPL Main

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring
Event Details:

We will encourage creativity and strategic thinking by having children create their own board games. We will provide markers, paper, dice, and game pieces, and help them design their rules, themes, and game boards.

Closed for Memorial Day

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

All library locations are closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

Librarian Work Week | Youth Program Break

All Day 5/27 - 6/6
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Our library staff at both locations are preparing for Summer Reading! 

There will be no Youth or Teen programs May 26--June 6th at Orange County Public Libraries.

Closed for Juneteenth

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

All library locations are closed Thursday June 19 for Juneteenth.

Closed for Independence Day

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

All library locations are closed Friday July 4 for Independence Day.

Librarian Work Week | Youth Program Break

All Day 7/28 - 8/8
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
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
Event Details:

Our library staff at both locations are preparing for Summer Reading! 

There will be no Youth or Teen programs July 27--August 8th at Orange County Public Libraries.

Closed for Labor Day

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

All library locations are closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

All library locations are closed Thursday November 27-Friday November 28 for Thanksgiving.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro, Online Event, Offsite
Description:

All library locations are closed Wednesday December 24-Friday December 26 for Christmas.