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: 9:00am-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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Sun: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm

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

Week Calendar

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All Day	Closing Closed for Easter All Day Some Branches Branches: Main Library in Hillsborough, Southern Branch in Carrboro Description: All library locations will be closed on Sunday, April 5th in observance of Easter.
	This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Main Library Seed Share All Day Families, Adults Main Library in Hillsborough This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Beginning-Level English Class 9:30am–11:00am Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Waitlist Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Beginning-Level English Class 9:30am–11:00am Adults Main Library in Hillsborough Waitlist Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist 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.		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 Park 10:30am–11:00am Young Child Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Child" group 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.		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 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Young Child" group Hora de Cuentos en Español - Storytime in Spanish! 11:15am–11:45am 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 Sra.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Local History Help Hours 12:00pm–3:00pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Guided Meditation with Valorie 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: Health & Wellness Registrion Enabled Event Details: Meditation
1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Afternoon Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up 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!
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4 pm			This event is in the "K - 2nd Grade" group Curiosity Crew, K-2: Magical Music Makers 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, 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.		This event is in the "3rd - 5th Grade" group Discovery Force-Create a Plant Maze! 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, Technology Program Event Details: Create a Plant Maze! 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Creative Journaling Meet-ups with Carolina Cozy Journaling Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults Southern Branch in Carrboro Register Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Register Library Branch: Southern Branch in Carrboro Room: Southern Meeting Room 114 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring Registrion Enabled Event Details: Lovers of journaling, stationery, and creative organization, come work together and socialize every two weeks on Friday evenings, starting Feb 13!
5 pm				This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Plant Pot Painting, 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: 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group First Monday Classics Book Club 6:30pm–8:30pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Hora de Hablar: Practicar Inglés/Talking Time: Practice Spanish 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Southern Branch in Carrboro Register Registrion Enabled This event is in the "Adults" group Register 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.		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.