Upcoming Events

Southern Teen Perler Beads!

5:00pm–6:00pm

Middle School, High School

Southern Branch in Carrboro

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Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro

Room: Flex Space

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Event Details:

6th-12th graders, Join us at Southern Branch Library to make your own wearable art with perler bead keychains and pins!

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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.

DIY Ornaments Grades 6-12

5:00pm–6:00pm

Middle School, High School

Main Library in Hillsborough

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room 116

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Event Details:

Create one-of-a-kind ornaments to decorate your space, gift to friends, or hang on a tree. From glitter to paint to unexpected materials, you’ll design something that’s totally you.

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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.

Mending Circle at Southern Branch

4:30pm–6:30pm

High School, Adults

Southern Branch in Carrboro

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro

Room: Flex Space

Age Group: High School, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

BYOP (bring your own project) to our mending-focused sewing circle! Whether you're darning your socks, patching your jeans, or keeping your favorite jacket together by any means necessary, you're welcome to come and sew with fellow menders.

Winter Waffle Movie Night, Grades 6-12

5:15pm–8:15pm

Middle School, High School

Main Library in Hillsborough

Cancelled

Closed

Registrion Enabled

Cancelled

Closed

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room 116

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Movie

Registrion Enabled

Event Details:

Event postponed!

This event has been rescheduled to Friday January 23, 2026.

~~Get ready for a deliciously fun evening at our Winter Movie and Waffle Night!~~

Disclaimer(s)

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.

LEGO Gingerbread Houses at Southern

12:00pm–5:00pm

Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Southern Branch in Carrboro

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro

Room: Flex Space

Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Games & Trivia

Event Details:

Kids and their families are invited to build a gingerbread house out of LEGO to be displayed in the library!

During your library visit on Sunday 12/14, stop by the "Flex Space" room in the children's area and see what kind of small Gingerb

Sew Together

1:00pm–4:00pm

High School, Adults

Main Library in Hillsborough

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room 116

Age Group: High School, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registrion Enabled

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of sewing. Bring your sewing machine and your current project. Or use our space to spread out for cutting patterns or to enjoy the company of other sewists while you catch up on some hand-stitching.

Gingerbread Libraries, Grades 6-12

5:00pm–6:00pm

Middle School, High School

Main Library in Hillsborough

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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:

Think gingerbread houses are cool? Try a gingerbread library! Grab your friends and get creative designing your sugary stacks, candy windows, and cookie bookshelves.

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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.

Programming Break - Youth Services at Main

All Day 12/22–12/23

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:

Youth Services staff at the Main Branch in Hillsborough are taking a break from programming December 22 through January 2. We'll see you in the New Year for storytime and school-age programs!

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.

Programming Break - Youth Services at Main

All Day 12/27–12/31

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:

Youth Services staff at the Main Branch in Hillsborough are taking a break from programming December 22 through January 2. We'll see you in the New Year for storytime and school-age programs!

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

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

Description:

All library locations will be closed on January 1st, 2026 for New Year's Day.

Programming Break - Youth Services at Main

All Day

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:

Youth Services staff at the Main Branch in Hillsborough are taking a break from programming December 22 through January 2. We'll see you in the New Year for storytime and school-age programs!

Make Your Own Winter Scenes, Grades 6-12

5:00pm–6:00pm

Middle School, High School

Main Library in Hillsborough

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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:

Experiment with a mix of art materials to design your own unique winter scene. Whether you want swirling northern lights, snowy trees, or cozy winter creatures, you’ll get to explore color, texture, and creativity in this hands-on art program.

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.

Mending Circle at Southern Branch

4:30pm–6:30pm

High School, Adults

Southern Branch in Carrboro

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro

Room: Flex Space

Age Group: High School, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

BYOP (bring your own project) to our mending-focused sewing circle! Whether you're darning your socks, patching your jeans, or keeping your favorite jacket together by any means necessary, you're welcome to come and sew with fellow menders.

Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

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

Description:

All library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Winter Suncathers, Grades 6-12

5:00pm–6:00pm

Middle School, High School

Main Library in Hillsborough

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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:

Brighten up the season by creating your own winter-themed suncatcher! Use cut-out designs and colorful tissue paper to craft a glowing, stained-glass–style decoration.

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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.

Winter Waffle Movie Night (new date), Grades 6-12

5:15pm–8:15pm

Middle School, High School

Main Library in Hillsborough

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Registrion Enabled

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room 116

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Movie

Registrion Enabled

Event Details:

Get ready for a deliciously fun evening at our Winter Movie and Waffle Night! Teens, join us at the library for a special after-hours event where you can indulge in homemade waffles, enjoy a movie screening, and hang out with friends.

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Description:

All library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.

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Event postponed!

This event has been rescheduled to Friday January 23, 2026.

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Parent-Free Event

Kids and their families are invited to build a gingerbread house out of LEGO to be displayed in the library!

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Parent-Free Event