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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.

NO Babytime at Southern

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

There will be no youth programs at Southern Branch this week for a holiday break. 

We will see you back April 7th for Babytime at 11am!

Hillsborough Climate Challenge Begins!

All Day
Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hillsborough Climate Challenge (HCC) is a month-long series of events for all ages that presents practical and accessible things people can do in their everyday lives to combat climate change.

Hillsborough Climate Challenge: Sustainable Choices Display Begins

All Day
Families, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hillsborough Climate Challenge (HCC) is a month-long series of events for all ages occurring at venues all over town with the goal of presenting practical and accessible things people can do in their everyday lives t

Get Carded: Trivia Nights at The Rookery

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Trivia
Event Details:

Join the Orange County Public Library for Get Carded: Trivia Nights, a fun and engaging evening of trivia held at The Rookery in downtown Hillsborough.

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.

Beginning-Level English Class

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Waitlist
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

This winter and spring, the Main Library in Hillsborough is offering a beginning-level English class for adult speakers of other languages.

Playtime at Drakeford

10:30am–12:00pm
Families, Young Child
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group: Families, Young Child
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at The Drakeford Library Complex for playtime!

From 10:30am-12pm join Carrboro Rec and Park's playtime with lots of provided toys! Storytime is on a break this week.

Adventure Squad-Let's Go Camping....Library Style!

4:00pm–5:00pm
K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Let’s go camping—library style! Kids will build tents, craft cute animals, finger-paint a campfire, and make armpit fudge in this hands-on camp adventure. For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and their caregivers.

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.

Tenango Embroidery with Cubre tu Cabeza, No tu Corazón

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Southern Branch in Carrboro
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
Some Branches
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.

Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime @ Main

10:00am–11:00am
Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Recurring, Storytime
Event Details:

Acompáñanos en Cuentacuentos con Sra. Clemente, un espacio de cuentos en español pensado para apoyar a los niños bilingües.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Some Branches
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.

Main Library Seed Share

All Day
Families, Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Seed Share takes place from mid-February to May at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278. Seed Share 2026 has been made possible with the support of Hillsborough Garden Club.

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.

Local History Help Hours

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Cultural
Event Details:

Main Library's Local History Help Drop-In Hours are most Mondays from 12-3pm. Help by appointment can be requested most Thursdays from 12-3pm.

First Monday Classics Book Club

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Join First Monday Classics Book Club led by local author, James Maxey for a year of American Classics in 2026 in celebration of America 250, the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

Beginning-Level English Class

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Waitlist
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

This winter and spring, the Main Library in Hillsborough is offering a beginning-level English class for adult speakers of other languages.

Making Climate Conscious Food Choices - Hillsborough Climate Challenge

10:00am–12:00pm
Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Families, High School, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hillsborough Climate Challenge (HCC) is a month-long series of events for all ages occurring at venues all over town with the goal of presenting practical and accessible things people can do in their everyday lives to combat climate c

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.

Babytime at Southern

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

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

For a 15-20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!

Guided Meditation with Valorie

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough
Room: Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Meditation

Curiosity Crew, K-2: Magical Music Makers

4:00pm–4:45pm
K - 2nd Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
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.

Hora de Hablar: Practicar Inglés/Talking Time: Practice Spanish

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Register
Registrion Enabled
Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room: Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring, Workshop & Classes
Registrion Enabled
Event Details:

Invitamos a las personas que están aprendiendo inglés o español a que vengan y practiquen conversando entre ellas en este evento.

Plant Pot Painting, Grades 6-12

5:00pm–6:00pm
Middle School, High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
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.