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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
Young Child,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade
Southern Branch in Carrboro
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
Oct
12
2025
Sun
Southern Jack-O-Lantern Patch Passive
All Day
Southern Branch in Carrboro
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Library Branch:
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group:
Young Child,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Leave Your Leaves
All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch:
Main Library in Hillsborough
Event Details:
Leave Your Leaves Climate & Environment Campaign - Pledge to leave your leaves to get a yard sign to encourage others! Signs are available while supplies last at Main and Southern Branch Libraries.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Book Giving Tree Donation Project - October through December
All Day
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch:
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Book Giving Tree Donation Project - October through December 2025 | You can help get books to people in need!
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This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group
Families,
Young Child
Southern Branch in Carrboro
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
NO Storytime at Southern 10/16
All Day
Southern Branch in Carrboro
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Library Branch:
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Age Group:
Families,
Young Child
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
There is no program today. We will see you next Thursday at 10:30am for Storytime and Playtime at Southern!
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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
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Dads Playgroup
9:00am–10:30am
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:
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.
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This event is in the "Young Child" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
17
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
Oct
13
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
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 "Families" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group
Families,
Young Child
Southern Branch in Carrboro
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Young Child" group
Oct
14
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:
Families,
Young Child
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch LibraryFor a 15-20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs!
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Adults,
Everyone
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Local History Help Hours
11:00am–1:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch:
Main Library in Hillsborough
Age Group:
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Cultural
Event Details:
Local History Help Hours, Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm in the Local History Area at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
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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 "Everyone" group
Families,
Young Child,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade,
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 "Everyone" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Efland-Cheeks Book Walk Grand Opening
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Age Group:
Families,
Young Child,
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade,
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
We are excited to welcome our local community and valued patrons to celebrate the grand opening of our book walk at Efland-Cheeks Park!
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 "Adults" group
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Guided Mindfulness Meditation
12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library in Hillsborough
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Library Branch:
Main Library in Hillsborough
Room:
Main Meeting Room 116
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Guided Mindfulness Meditation at Main Library in Hillsborough continues from 12-1pm on Tuesdays in October! For Adults only. Registration is required for each session.
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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
Oct
12
2025
Sun
Sew Together
1:00pm–4:00pm
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:
High School,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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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
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Haunted Art and Snacks, Grades 6-12
2:00pm–4:00pm
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:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate spooky season with a relaxing afternoon of painting, snacks, and fun!
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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This event is in the "Young Child" group
Young Child
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Young Child" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
WonderKids - Build it! Block it! Blast it!
3:45pm–4:30pm
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:
Young Child
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Recurring
Event Details:
WonderKids is an exciting and engaging program designed to spark curiosity in older preschoolers through interactive, hands-on activities that explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
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 "K - 2nd Grade" group
This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group
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
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Magical Creature Mania - Kids at OCPL Main, K-5th
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:
K - 2nd Grade,
3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games & Trivia,
Recurring
Event Details:
Step into a world of wonder and whimsy as we explore mythical and magical creatures!
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.
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This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group
3rd - 5th Grade
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Tate Godwin-Kid's Author Talk and Workshop, Grades 3-5
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:
3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type:
Author Events,
Workshop & Classes
Event Details:
We have a special guest coming to our Library!
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.
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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
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Teen Blackout Poetry at Southern
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:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Middle and Highschoolers,Express yourself through blackout poetry for a blend of words and visual art!
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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
Oct
15
2025
Wed
DIY Fall Candles, Grades 6-12
5:00pm–6:00pm
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:
Arts & Crafts,
Recurring
Event Details:
Celebrate the cozy season by creating your own fall-scented candle! Learn the basics of candle-making and mix autumn-inspired scents like pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon, or vanilla chai. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Main Library in Hillsborough
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Tuesday Evening Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
The Tuesday Evening Book Club is a Community Member-Led book club which meets the on 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough. The club discusses a wide variety of popular and interesting books in a light atmosphere.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Southern Branch in Carrboro
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
15
2025
Wed
From Twilight to Mate: Twenty Years of Paranormal Romance
6:00pm–7:00pm
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Southern Branch in Carrboro
Room:
Southern Meeting Room 114
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Come discuss paranormal romance and play a trope bingo game with us to celebrate 20 years of Twilight and the release of Ali Hazelwood's highly-antic
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Get Carded: Trivia Nights at The Rookery
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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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