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Winter Festival at Main

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library in Hillsborough

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Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Performances, Storytime

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Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Everyone

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Celebrate the Season at Our Winter Festival!Get into the festive spirit with us at the Main Library on Saturday, December 6 for a morning full of winter cheer and family fun!Activi...

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Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Performances, Storytime

Event Details:

Celebrate the Season at Our Winter Festival!

Get into the festive spirit with us at the Main Library on Saturday, December 6 for a morning full of winter cheer and family fun!

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Time	Sun (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
9 am							This event is in the "Young Child" group Dads Playgroup 9:00am–10:30am Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Young Child" group Storytime at the Library 10:30am–11:30am Young Child Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Young Child" group Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Young Child Program Type: Recurring, Storytime 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.	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 Family Drop-in Craft Time at Southern 10:00am–5:00pm 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 Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Kids and families, Stop by the library anytime from opening at 10am until 5:00pm for a drop-in winter craft! There will be an option for toddler/preK and elementary schoolers to work on together with their caretakers	This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Young Child" group Storytime and Playtime at Southern 10:30am–12:00pm Families, Young Child Southern Branch in Carrboro This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Young Child" group Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Age Group: Families, Young Child Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us at The Drakeford Library Complex for storytime and playtime! Starting at 10:30am, Southern Branch librarians will lead a 25 minute program with stories, songs, and movement for toddlers-preschoolers a
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 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 "Young Child" group Babytime at Southern Branch 11:00am–11:30am Families, Young Child Southern Branch in Carrboro This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Young Child" group 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! This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Local History Help Hours 11:00am–1:00pm Adults, Everyone Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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				This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Young Child" group Hora de Cuentos en Español - Spanish Storytime! 11:30am–12:00pm Families, Young Child Southern Branch in Carrboro This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Young Child" group Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Age Group: Families, Young Child Program Type: Recurring, Storytime Event Details: Join Sra. Yelitza every 2nd Saturday of the month for storytime in Spanish! 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Wrap & Yap: Holiday Prep 12:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Everyone Southern Branch in Carrboro Register Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Register Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: Adults, Everyone Registrion Enabled Event Details: Check things off your holiday to-do list early with good company, hot drinks, and free supplies! Come wrap presents, write cards, plan your menu, or whatever other holiday chores you can get done from the library.
1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up - Added Time! 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registrion Enabled Event Details: Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up - Added Time!
2 pm							This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Game On! Board Game Open Play at Southern Branch Library 2:00pm–5:00pm Families, Adults Southern Branch in Carrboro This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: Families, Adults Program Type: Games & Trivia Event Details: Are you interested in board games, but not sure where to start? Do you want to learn a new game, but can't find a teacher? Are you constantly pestering your friends to play board games with you and they're starting to give you weird looks?
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4 pm			This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group Curiosity Crew, K-2 - Pet Rock Pals! 4:00pm–4:45pm K - 2nd Grade Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: K - 2nd Grade Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.		This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group Kids Discover - Holiday Fun 4:00pm–5:00pm 3rd - 5th Grade Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Trivia Event Details: Celebrate the season with a fun afternoon of creativity! Kids will decorate festive treats, and design their own holiday thank-you cards. Perfect for kids in grades 3–5. 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. This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Mending Circle at Southern Branch 4:30pm–6:30pm High School, Adults Southern Branch in Carrboro This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: BYOP (bring your own project) to our mending-focused sewing circle! Whether you're darning your socks, patching your jeans, or keeping your favorite jacket together by any means necessary, you're welcome to come and sew with fellow menders. This event is in the "Adults" group Sustainable Sewing: Craft a Cozy Hand-Warmer from Scrap Fabric! 4:30pm–6:30pm Adults Southern Branch in Carrboro Register Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Register Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registrion Enabled Event Details: Hang out with fellow crafters and sustainability lovers to work on an upcycled sewing project! This December, we're getting cozy with hand warmers made from scrap fabric.
5 pm		This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Southern Teen Perler Beads! 5:00pm–6:00pm Middle School, High School Southern Branch in Carrboro Register Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Register Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Flex Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registrion Enabled Event Details: 6th-12th graders, Join us at Southern Branch Library to make your own wearable art with perler bead keychains and pins! 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.		This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group DIY Ornaments Grades 6-12 5:00pm–6:00pm Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Register 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: Create one-of-a-kind ornaments to decorate your space, gift to friends, or hang on a tree. From glitter to paint to unexpected materials, you’ll design something that’s totally you. 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 "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Winter Waffle Movie Night, Grades 6-12 5:15pm–8:15pm Middle School, High School Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Movie Registrion Enabled Event Details: Get ready for a deliciously fun evening at our Winter Movie and Waffle Night! Teens, join us at the library for a special after-hours event where you can indulge in homemade waffles, enjoy a movie screening, and hang out with friends. 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Tuesday Evening Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Register 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 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Not a Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Online Event Register Registrion Enabled Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Register Library Branch: Online Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registrion Enabled Event Details: Not a Book Club \| The next best thing to reading a good book is talking about it with your fellow readers. Join us online on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm for an informal book discussion.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Get Carded: Trivia Nights at The Rookery 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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.

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Join us at The Drakeford Library Complex for storytime and playtime!

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