Programs in Numbers

Join us for a mid-week break. Mindful Meetups will feature sitting and walking meditation for anyone, whether a new or a longtime practitioner. Take a breath, let go and begin again.

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. Show off your knowledge, compete for bragging rights, and connect with fellow trivia lovers—all while enjoying a lively atmosphere and local brews.

When: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Where: The Rookery, 115 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (right beside the Main Library in Hillsborough!)
Audience: Adults only

No registration required. Come early to grab a seat and a drink!

This fall from September to November, the Main Library in Hillsborough is offering a beginning-level English class for adult speakers of other languages. Students will practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive group environment.

Classes meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., starting Tuesday, September 1st. All classes are free, but registration is required. To sign up, please fill out our online registration form or call the library at 919-245-2525.

Location: Main Meeting Room (Room 116), 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough NC 27278

If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Lawrence at dlawrence@orangecountync.gov.

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Desde septiembre hasta finales de noviembre, la biblioteca principal en Hillsborough ofrecerá una clase de inglés (nivel principiante) para hablantes de otros idiomas. Los estudiantes practicarán escuchar, hablar, leer, y escribir en un ambiente interactivo.

Las clases se reunen dos veces a la semana, martes y jueves de 9:30 a 11:00 de la mañana, empezando el 1 de septiembre. Las clases son gratuitas, pero se requiere inscribirse. Para apuntarse, rellene nuestro formulario en línea o llame la biblioteca al numero 919-245-2525.

Lugar: Sala de reuniones principal (Main Meeting Room, 116), 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough NC 27278

Si tiene preguntas, escríbale a Daniel Lawrence (correo: dlawrence@orangecountync.gov)

Library After Dark is a librarian-led silent reading club which takes place on 4th Tuesdays of the month from 6:30-7:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278. For more information about this and other book clubs, visit the library's book club page. Registration is preferred.

Wouldn't it be great to have a quiet hour to just sit and read whatever you want (and maybe have a little snack)? You can do that at Library After Dark! We'll gather in the library's Meeting Room starting at 6:30 -- be sure to get here before the library closes at 7! Bring whatever you'd like to read. We'll also have a selection of Lucky Day and New Release books to check out if you like. Coffee, tea, and some light refreshments will be available.

We'll read silently together for an hour. If you'd like to stick around after, we'll chat for a while about what we've been reading lately. If this sounds like fun, be sure to register!

NightsWithTheLibrary

Do you want to try new things, but don't want to spend money on supplies for something you might not like? Like sampling a little of everything at a buffet, try out various hobbies with our free supplies and browse instructional books, to help weigh your options! We'll mostly have arts & crafts related supplies, but we'll have a broader range of books for learning about other hobbies. Stop by for as long or as little as you’d like; register if you want a reminder of the date.

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. Feel free to bring toys to share and enjoy quality time with your little one!

Join Sra. Yelitza for storytime in Spanish!

Children and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 25-minute interactive program designed for toddlers up to early elementary entirely in Spanish that incorporates books, rhymes, music, and movement.

¡Únete a la Sra. Yelitza cada segundo sábado del mes para la hora del cuento en español! Niños y sus cuidadores están invitados a participar en un programa interactivo de 25 minutos, completamente en español, que incluye libros, rimas, música y movimiento.

Want to make reading practice a treat? Sign-up to read to Berna-doodle D'Oreo!

Tales & Tails gives K-5th readers the opportunity to read to a trained therapy dog at the library, building confidence and incentivizing reading practice in a calm, non-judgmental environment.

Select a 15-minute time slot from the listed options. During their 15 minutes, they'll read one-on-one to therapy dog D'Oreo, who might even show off some tricks! Please bring a book that the reader is comfortable with or working on.

Due to limited availability siblings will share a session, just write in both children's names in one entry line. This program is only for children currently in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Please note: to create a productive experience of the child's one-on-one connection with the animal, adult caretakers are invited to sit in seating provided on the side of the room to give the child independent space, or in the seating right outside the room.

Registration Required

What: Calm and cozy meet-ups, perfect for getting lost in your journal. Drop by for deep focus journaling, reflective writing, and low-key creative time. Some supplies provided, but bring your own journal.

When: Saturday afternoons, every two weeks, from 3 to 5 pm.

Where: Southern Branch Room 114

More about Carolina Cozy Journaling Club:

This is a cozy community for all journal enthusiasts living in North Carolina. Whether you’re into daily journaling, collage spreads, or love talking pens and planners, you’ve found your people. Join us, get inspired, and connect with other journalers who understand the joy of the journal. 🌿

(Note: The November meeting of Saturday Serenity will be held on the third Saturday of the month, November 21st, 2026.)

Saturday Serenity Guided Meditation occurring on the last Saturday of the month from 3:00-4:00pm at the Main Library in Hillsborough, located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Registration is preferred.

Unwind with breathing exercises and guided meditation to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. This holistic session, brought to you by The North American Institute of Vihangam Yoga, is designed to guide you through:

Breathing Exercises to calm the mind, reduce stress, and boost energy;
Chanting to cultivate focus and harmony; and
Meditation to connect with your inner self and awaken your spiritual potential.

Join us as we begin a new cycle of seasons by embarking on a journey of self-discovery, peace, and enlightenment.

Join death doula Regan Wendell for tea and casual conversation about death, dying, grief, and living fully in the present knowing that our lives are temporary. This group is an open discussion, and the focus will come from whatever is present in everyone's hearts and minds. Conversations could range from practical to philosophical or spiritual: it depends who shows up and what is stirring in everyone's collective energy.

Registration is optional, but feel free to register if you'd like to be sent a reminder of the program date/time.

What you can expect:

Time to settle in and ground as a group.

Reading the suggestions for group harmony together.

Brief introductions followed by group discussion.

A death positive space where no topic is taboo, and both tears and laughter are equally welcome.

Herbal tea to sooth the heart and mind!

Regan Wendell (she,they) is an āyurvedic health counselor, death doula, grief tender, and community care advocate through Stable in Self.

Friendly Fiber Fridays Meet-Up | First and third Fridays of the month from 9am to 10:30am and Second Fridays from 1-3pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

Do you knit, crochet, or do other fiber work? Bring your project and join us at Main Library in Hillsborough for a Friendly Fiber Fridays. This is a fun meet up for fibercrafty folks with space for you to spread out, work, and chat with other crafters. The library has yarn available for anyone to take if they like, and patterns are available in the fibercraft section of adult nonfiction (in the 746s). Feel free to bring your morning coffee and snacks along.

This is an Artember program celebrating and displaying community-made art all September long at Main Library in Hillsborough. Click here to view all Artember events and register.

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 the public, and no registration is required. Call Maureen at 919.245.2535 or email msocha@orangecountync.gov with questions.

For reading selections and more information, visit the library's book club page.

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 and their caregivers!

From 11am-12pm, continue the fun with Carrboro Rec and Park's playtime with lots of provided toys!

These events are free and require no registration.

Children must be supervised by their adult caretakers at all times.

Location: Various rooms on first floor of the Drakeford Library Complex--information desks can direct you!

Join us for a mid-week break. Mindful Meetups will feature sitting and walking meditation for anyone, whether a new or a longtime practitioner. Take a breath, let go and begin again.

Kids and their families, drop-in for crafting time!

Each week will have a new seasonal craft for families to enjoy together to add more fun to your library visits.

This week's craft: Coffee Filter Autumn Trees.

Program is designed for children to participate with the assistance of their adult family members on a drop-in basis, with instructions provided for self-led activities. Children must be supervised during library visits.

Relax with quiet reading and chill ambience, on the third Wednesday each month. No assigned books, just a space to read in good company.

Chat about your books, if you want, in the last half hour (or just keep reading!)

Registration is not required, and no worries if you can't make it right at 5. If you'd like to be emailed a reminder of the date/time, feel free to register.

Herbal tea provided while supplies last. You may bring your own mug with a lid, but we will also have disposable ones.

Get ready to taste your way through autumn at our Fall Snack Showdown!

Teens, join us for a fun and flavorful event where you’ll sample a variety of delicious fall-themed snacks and help determine which one reigns supreme. From pumpkin spice treats to apple-infused goodies, this is your chance to indulge your taste buds and contribute to the ultimate snack showdown.

After sampling all the snacks, cast your vote for your favorite. We’ll tally the votes and announce the ultimate fall snack winner at the end of the event.

Registration for this program is encouraged but not required

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. Show off your knowledge, compete for bragging rights, and connect with fellow trivia lovers—all while enjoying a lively atmosphere and local brews.

When: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Where: The Rookery, 115 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (right beside the Main Library in Hillsborough!)
Audience: Adults only

No registration required. Come early to grab a seat and a drink!

Join us in the kid's area of the Southern Branch Library

For a seated 20 minute early literacy program for babies with stories, rhymes, lap-bounces, and songs! For newborns up to walkers with their caregivers.

Please note, there are two sessions of this program, offered back to back to accommodate more attendees and varying nap schedules. The 1st session starts at 9:30am and the 2nd session starts at 11:00am. Choose only one session to attend each week--the programs are the same! The 1st group will be asked to begin leaving the program area at 10:30am to transition in the next group.

This fall from September to November, the Main Library in Hillsborough is offering a beginning-level English class for adult speakers of other languages. Students will practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive group environment.

Classes meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., starting Tuesday, September 1st. All classes are free, but registration is required. To sign up, please fill out our online registration form or call the library at 919-245-2525.

Location: Main Meeting Room (Room 116), 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough NC 27278

If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Lawrence at dlawrence@orangecountync.gov.

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Desde septiembre hasta finales de noviembre, la biblioteca principal en Hillsborough ofrecerá una clase de inglés (nivel principiante) para hablantes de otros idiomas. Los estudiantes practicarán escuchar, hablar, leer, y escribir en un ambiente interactivo.

Las clases se reunen dos veces a la semana, martes y jueves de 9:30 a 11:00 de la mañana, empezando el 1 de septiembre. Las clases son gratuitas, pero se requiere inscribirse. Para apuntarse, rellene nuestro formulario en línea o llame la biblioteca al numero 919-245-2525.

Lugar: Sala de reuniones principal (Main Meeting Room, 116), 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough NC 27278

Si tiene preguntas, escríbale a Daniel Lawrence (correo: dlawrence@orangecountync.gov)

Join us for songs and stories at the Farmers' Market Pavilion in downtown Hillsborough, 140 E. Margaret Lane. 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. Registration is not required.

*Storytime will be cancelled if the temperature is projected to be 32 degrees or below or there is heavy precipitation. Please check the library’s online calendar for up-to-date cancellation information.

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! For newborns up to walkers with their caregivers and siblings.

Location is inside the Southern Branch Library on the first floor of the Drakeford Library Complex in Carrboro, NC.

Celebrate the season with a special family program! Help assemble free plants or succulents provided by Neighborhood Forest, then choose a plant of your own to take home. Enjoy additional plant‑themed activities and crafts for a hands‑on, nature‑filled Plantsgiving! For children of all ages with their caregivers.

We invite people who are learning Spanish to come practice speaking with each other at this program.

These sessions on the 3rd Tuesday of the month are meant to supplement the librarian-led 1st Tuesday Hora De Hablar meetings.

We encourage you to attend both so that you can practice with themed conversation starters and vocab lists alongside librarians first, then later in the month, you can practice chatting about whatever you want, with only your fellow Spanish learners! Registration required.