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This event is in the "Families" group
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
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
Families,
Young Child,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Everyone
Offsite
This event is in the "Families" group
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
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
Jun-Jul
2025
Summer Reading for Kids, Teens, & Adults. June 7 – July 26
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Families,
Young Child,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
Join us for an exciting Summer Reading Program for Kids, Teens, and Adults!
Join us at both Orange County Public Library branches for an amazing, colorful summer!
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This event is in the "Young Child" group
Young Child
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Young Child" group
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Storytime at the Library
10:30am–11:30am
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch:
Main Library in Hillsborough
Room:
Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group:
Young Child
Program Type:
Recurring,
Storytime,
Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
Children from walkers to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive 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.
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This event is in the "Young Child" group
Young Child
Southern Branch in Carrboro
This event is in the "Young Child" group
Jul
17
2025
Thu
Storytime at Southern Branch
10:30am–11:00am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group:
Young Child
Program Type:
Recurring,
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us at the Southern Branch LibraryFor a 25 minute program to support early literacy with stories, songs, and movement for toddlers-preschoolers with their caregivers!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
18
2025
Fri
Page Turners Book Club at the Seymour Center
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Page Turners Book Club takes place on the 3rd Friday of each month from 10-11am at the Seymour Center located at 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516. The book club is free, open to
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This event is in the "Young Child" group
Young Child
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Young Child" group
Jul
14
2025
Mon
Baby Lapsit
11:00am–12:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch:
Main Library in Hillsborough
Room:
Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group:
Young Child
Program Type:
Recurring,
Storytime,
Summer Reading Program
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.
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This event is in the "Young Child" group
Young Child
Southern Branch in Carrboro
This event is in the "Young Child" group
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Babytime at Southern Branch
11:00am–11:30am
Southern Branch in Carrboro
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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 LibraryFor a 20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!
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This event is in the "Families" group
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
Families,
Young Child,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Families" group
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
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Music Discovery with the North Carolina Symphony
11:00am–12:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch:
Main Library in Hillsborough
Room:
Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group:
Families,
Young Child,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
Join us for a special Music Discovery session presented by the North Carolina Symphony! Designed for young listeners and their families, this engaging program combines the magic of music with the joy of storytelli
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.
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This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
High School,
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
13
2025
Sun
Cartooning with Keith Knight
2:00pm–3:30pm
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,
Workshop & Classes
Event Details:
Join acclaimed cartoonist Keith Knight for an engaging workshop on the fundamentals of cartooning. Explore essential techniques such as word balloons, thought bubbles, motion lines, panels, and gutters.
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This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Middle School,
High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Jul
19
2025
Sat
Creative Writing Workshop with Alex Evanovich, Grades 6-12
2:00pm–4:00pm
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:
Author Events,
Summer Reading Program,
Workshop & Classes
Event Details:
Unleash your imagination and take your writing to the next level in this hands-on workshop led by author Alex Evanovich!
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Southern Branch in Carrboro
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
19
2025
Sat
Global Books & Entertainment - France
2:00pm–4:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
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Library Branch:
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room:
Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Club,
Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
Throughout July, read books or watch movies and shows by French creators, then meet to chat about what you learned and make a French inspired craft together on July 19 from 2 to 4pm.
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This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Middle School,
High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Open Play Switch, Summer Edition, Rising 7 - 12 Graders
3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch:
Main Library in Hillsborough
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Games & Trivia
Event Details:
Join us for a special Summer Edition of Teen Room Open Play Switch on Tuesdays from June 10 - July 22!
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.
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Reservation
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
Dinner for individuals affected by the recent flooding and those who have shown support or would like to learn how they can show support.
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This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Families,
Adults,
Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Plastic Free July Learning Table
4:00pm–6:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch:
Main Library in Hillsborough
Room:
Lobby
Age Group:
Families,
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Plastic Free July Learning Table l July 16th, 25th, and 30th, 2025 from 4-6:00PM at Main Library in Hillsborough | For All Ages | This
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Middle School,
High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Watercolor & Washi Tape Art, Grades 6-12
4:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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,
Recurring,
Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
Unleash your inner artist! 🎨 Create your own colorful watercolor masterpiece using washi tape for a cool resist effect. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!
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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
Families,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
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
Jul
17
2025
Thu
Lego Family Build Day--Kids @ OCPL Main
4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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:
Families,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type:
Recurring,
Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of free Lego play. Families will have time to play and listen to music as they get their creative juices flowing!
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This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Middle School,
High School
Southern Branch in Carrboro
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Jul
14
2025
Mon
Rescheduled: Teen Crafting at Southern | Polymer Clay
5:00pm–6:00pm
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
Event Details:
Middle and High Schoolersare invited to make their own minis with polymer clay! Snacks will be provided.
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This event is in the "Families" group
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
Families,
Young Child,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade
Southern Branch in Carrboro
This event is in the "Families" group
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
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Family Elephant and Piggie Party
5:00pm–6:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room:
Flex Space
Age Group:
Families,
Young Child,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime,
Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
Children of all ages with their caretakers are invited to listen to stories and explore hands-on activities to extend the Mo Willems fun!
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This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Middle School,
High School
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Jul
18
2025
Fri
Teen After Hours Lock-In, Grades 6-12
5:30pm–10:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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:
Games & Trivia,
Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
Teen Lock-In: The Library After Dark!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Books & Film Club | The Tainted Cup (2024 Book)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch:
Main Library in Hillsborough
Room:
Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Spotlight Books & Film Club at Main Library in Hillsborough alternates book discussions and film viewings with light discussion.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Get Carded: Trivia Nights at The Rookery
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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.
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