Main Library in Hillsborough

9:00am-6:00pm

Main Library in Hillsborough
137 W. Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

Southern Branch in Carrboro

9:00am-6:00pm

203 S. Greensboro St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
United States

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Mon-Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (6/09)	Mon (6/10)	Tue (6/11)	Wed (6/12)	Thu (6/13)	Fri (6/14)	Sat (6/15)
All Day	This event is in the "Young Child" group This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group Summer Reading for Kids! All Day 6/8–6/18 Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Summer Reading Program Event Details: Your Summer Reading Adventure Begins at OCPL Register babies through kids completing 5th grade for Summer Reading at the library!
	This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Summer Reading for Teens! All Day 6/8–6/18 Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Summer Reading Program Event Details: Your Summer Reading Adventure Begins at OCPL Register rising 7th - 12th graders for Summer Reading at the library!
10 am			This event is in the "Young Child" group Storytime at the Park 10:30am–11:00am Young Child Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Child" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Young Child Program Type: Recurring, Storytime, Summer Reading Program 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 "K - 2nd Grade" group This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group K-5th Adventure with Treasure Boxes 10:30am–11:15am K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring Event Details: Join us at the Main Library for our weekly program for children finishing Kindergarten - 5th grade. 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. 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.	Reservation Staff Development Day 10:00am–2:00pm Main Library in Hillsborough This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Purpose of Meeting Staff Development Day - Emergency training		This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Hillsborough's Black & Indigenous History Guided Tour 10:30am–12:00pm High School, Adults, Everyone Main Library in Hillsborough Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: High School, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Cultural Registrion Enabled Event Details: As part of our Black Literature & Arts Celebration, The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is providing a 90 minute, guided walking tour of Hillsborough's Black and Indigenous History led by Judge Beverly Scarlett.
11 am		This event is in the "Young Child" group Baby Lapsit 11:00am–12:00pm Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Young Child Program Type: Recurring, Storytime Event Details: Babies from age 0 to walkers are invited with their caregivers to participate in a 20-minute lapsit 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group N.C. Cooperative Extension At Home: Eat a Rainbow 12:00pm–1:00pm Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone Online Event Virtual Event This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Event Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop & Classes Event Details: Did you know that certain natural colors of foods carry specific health benefits? Come learn how to eat a rainbow and all of the wonderful health benefits from the different colors. Bring your lunch and learn with N.C.
1 pm	This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sew Together 1:00pm–4:00pm High School, Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.					This event is in the "Families" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Juneteenth Kick Off Events 1:00pm–4:00pm Families, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Families" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Families, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Cultural Event Details: Orange County's Juneteenth Kickoff Celebration Events on Friday, June 14th, 2024
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Resources for African-American Family Tree Research 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Everyone Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Cultural Event Details: Stop by the Rebecca B. Wall Local History Collection at Main Library in Hillsborough and explore physical and digital resources for African-American genealogy research with the help of our Local History and Genealogy Librarian.
3 pm		This event is in the "Young Child" group WonderKids 3:45pm–4:30pm Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Young Child Program Type: Recurring, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a monthly program for older preschoolers. Each month we will read a story together and then explore the book further through an activity. This month we will explore rainbows and create rainbow suncatchers! For childre 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 Open Play Switch, Grades 6-12 3:00pm–5:00pm Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Teen Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Games & Trivia, Summer Reading Program Event Details: Hey Teens! Thursday afternoons, you are invited to play our Nintendo Switch at the library. All games are provided. Located in the 2nd floor Teen Room. 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Creation Station: String Art, Grades 6-12 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Join us in the Main Meeting room and bring out your creative side and use various string colors to create your own string art masterpiece. Registration encouraged, but not required. 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. 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 Building Buddies for K-2nd Graders 4:00pm–4:45pm K - 2nd Grade Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: K - 2nd Grade Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring Event Details: Join us at the Main Library for Building Buddies! We will listen to stories, build with LEGOs from a surprise challenge, and talk about our creations with friends. 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.
5 pm						This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Waffles & PJs Movie Night, Grades 6-12 5:30pm–7:45pm Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading Program Registrion Enabled Event Details: June 14 \| 5:30 - 7:45 pm \| Grades 6-12 \| Registration Required 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. 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Community Read Discussion hosted by Tuesday Evening Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Closed Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registrion Enabled Event Details: The Tuesday Evening Book Club hosts a special Community Read Discussion of Trinity by Zelda Lockhart as part of Orange County Public Library's Black Literature & Arts Celebration.		This event is in the "Adults" group Not a Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Online Event Closed Registrion Enabled Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registrion Enabled Not A Book Club The next best thing to reading a good book is talking about it with our fellow readers. Join us online for an informal book discussion. We're "Not a Book Club," so there's no assigned reading and no pressure. Just grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and let's talk books! Sign up here or call 919.245.2525. No hay lectura asignada ni presión. Simplemente tome una taza de café o una copa de vino, ¡y hablemos acerca de libros! Regístrese aquí o llame al 919.245.2525. (En inglés, mayores de 16 años). #NaBC
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8 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Authors Series: Freida McFadden 8:00pm–10:00pm Adults Online Event Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Events Event Details: Virtual Authors Series: Freida McFadden \| Thursday, June 13th at 8:00 PM EDT