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

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Featured Events

Friends of the Orange County Public Library Book Sale! March 12-15. Thursday is preview night, Friday-Sunday are open to public, Sunday is Bag Day!

Friends of the Orange County Public Library Spring Book Sale!

All Day 3/11 - 3/15

Main Meeting Room 116 at Main Library in Hillsborough

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

It's time once again for the Friends of the Orange County Public Library's Spring Book Sale! The sale will take place March 13-15 at the Main Library in Hillsborough, with a specia...

Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough

Room: Main Meeting Room 116

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

It's time once again for the Friends of the Orange County Public Library's Spring Book Sale! The sale will take place March 13-15 at the Main Library in Hillsborough, with a special previous night for Friends members on March 12th.

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Time	Sun (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
All Day							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 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 Star Party at Home Evening All Day Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registrion Enabled 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 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 Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Families, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness Registrion Enabled Event Details: Did you know that North Carolina has a statewide Star Party every year? 2026 marks the 14th annual North Carolina Statewide Star Party, a signature event of the 2026 NC Science Festival.
10 am					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 "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!
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3 pm				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 Books and Badges 3:30pm–4:00pm Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registrion Enabled 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 Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Storytime Registrion Enabled Event Details: Join us for special readings with the Hillsborough Police Department! Once a month, local police officers will visit the Main Library in downtown Hillsborough to share some of their favorite children’s stories. 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.
4 pm				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 Books and Badges 4:00pm–4:30pm Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Main Library in Hillsborough Register Registrion Enabled 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 Register Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Storytime Registrion Enabled Event Details: Join us for special readings with the Hillsborough Police Department! Once a month, local police officers will visit the Main Library in downtown Hillsborough to share some of their favorite children’s stories. 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 This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Celebrate Earth Day with "The Lorax" Movie 4:00pm–5:30pm Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, Everyone 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 This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Main Library in Hillsborough Room: Main Meeting Room 116 Age Group: Families, Young Child, K - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, Middle School, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Orange County Public Library and the Hillsborough Climate Challenge invite you and your family to celebrate Earth Day with The Lorax movie! (Movie Rated PG) Feel free to bring your favorite (nut-free) movie snacks! 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.