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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.

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Baby Lapsit

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Child
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.

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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.

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Storytime at the Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Young Child
Offsite
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.

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Babytime at Southern Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Child
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch Library

For a 20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Celebrate Earth Day with "The Lorax" Movie

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Orange County Public Library and the Hillsborough Climate Challenge invite you and your family to celebrate Earth Day with The Lorax movie! (Movie Rated PG) Popcorn will be provided!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

4th Tuesday Carrboro Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Southern Branch in Carrboro
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Registration
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Recurring
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us in-person on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Southern Branch Library in Carrboro for an engaging discussion on a great selection of books. You can pick up a copy of this month's book at the Southern Branch (while supplies last).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Photo Voice Gallery Opening

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

The Orange County Rape Crisis Center (OCRCC) invites the community to our Photo Voice Gallery in celebration of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Storytime at Southern Branch

10:30am - 11:00am
Young Child
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Southern Branch Library

For a 25 minute program to support early literacy with stories, songs, and movement for toddlers-preschoolers with their caregivers!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library After Dark: A Silent Reading Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up

9:00am - 10:30am
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Families" group.
This event is in the "Young Child" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intergenerational Storytime at the Passmore Senior Center

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Young Child, Adults
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Families, Young Child, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Orange County Public Library is bringing storytime to the Passmore Center once again!  Preschool aged children, along with their caregivers, and local Seniors are invited to a fun-filled interactive program.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fibre Fellowship

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Fibre Fellowship is a meet-up for fiber artists.

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Music and Movement Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Young Child
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:

Dance the morning away to our favorite songs and enjoy instructor-led movement activities to really get the wiggles out!  For ages 2 - 5, with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. No registration required.

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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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoon Tea & Teacup Gardens for Teens and Adults

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Middle School, High School, Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Afternoon Tea & Teacup Gardens for Teens and Adults occurring on Saturday, April 26th from 12-1:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spotlight Books & Film Club | Community Poetry Reading

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Spotlight Books & Film Club at Main Library in Hillsborough alternates book discussions and film viewings with light discussion.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dig Deeper With Us Gardening Series

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Dig Deeper with Us Gardening Series | Join the Orange County Master Gardeners for a series of gardening lectures and workshops and pick up free seeds.

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.

Climate & Environment Action For All! | April 2025

All Day
Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
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! | April 2025

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Baby Lapsit

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Child
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 "Families" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Main Library Seed Share

All Day
Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
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 - | Share health, hope, and joy by planting seeds of wildflowers native and naturalized to our area.

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Storytime at the Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Young Child
Offsite
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.

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Babytime at Southern Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Child
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch Library

For a 20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Teen Advisory Group Meeting, Grades 8-12

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Middle School, High School
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.

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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.

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 "K - 2nd Grade" group.
This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group.

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.

This event is in the "Young Child" group.

Dads Playgroup

9:00am - 10:30am
Young Child
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 and engaging playgroup for children under five years old. While this group is specially geared toward Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, and male caregivers, all caregivers are welcome to join in the fun and connect with others.

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.