Programs in Numbers

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Join UNC German Language students for a 25 minute storytime program for children and their families. Stories will be in German with simple vocabulary. No prior knowledge of German is needed. All are welcome!

Location: inside Southern Branch Library in Kid's Area. Library is on first floor of the Drakeford building.

Children must be supervised by an adult caretaker at all times.

Engaging characters are crucial for successful storytelling—readers root for them, they drive the narrative and bring your story to life. Compelling characters are a joy to read yet, a challenge to write. During this writing workshop, Melora Fern will take you through the steps to create your own complex characters by teaching character basics, development, purpose, and archetypes. She will help you discern your character’s needs and the motivations that drive them to change. This workshop will provide the recipe to build well rounded characters so you can enhance your story and propel the plot forward in a meaningful way. This writing workshop includes a writing exercise so please bring your personal writing tools (laptop, iPad, paper, pen, pencil, etc.).

Melora Fern moved from Texas to North Carolina to become herself. Growing up as the perpetual “new kid” she persevered by making up stories and recently has learned how to hone that skill into writing fiction. As a recovering CPA, she now counts seashells, colorful stones, or words discovered on her walks. She is the author of Whistling Women and Crowing Hens, a novel inspired by her grandmother's history as a touring whistler in the 1920s.

Beginners are welcome at this workshop!

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Join UNC’s Science in the Stacks at Southern Branch Library

for a hands-on experiment about tornadoes! Come ready to learn all about momentum, centripetal force & friction.

Adult caretakers must remain inside the kid's area of the library for the duration of the program. This is not a drop-off event.

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.

Your stuffie deserves a night out! Bring your favorite stuffed animal and wear your favorite pajamas for a fun storytime on Friday, April 17th at 5:00pm. Then, leave them overnight for a fun-filled sleepover at the library! Come back the next morning, Saturday, April 18th between 9:30-10:30am, for a light breakfast and to see what your stuffed pal got up to on their night away!

Registration opens on March 1st.

A separate registration is required for each child participant. Register online or call 919-245-2525.

This winter and spring, 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 March 3rd. 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 marzo hasta finales de mayo, 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 3 de marzo. 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 at The Drakeford Library Complex for playtime!

From 10:30am-12pm join Carrboro Rec and Park's playtime with lots of provided toys! Storytime is on a break this week. We will see you back with Storytime next Thursday!

These events are free and require no registration.

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

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

Capes not required! Join us to learn about environmental superheroes like John Muir, Rachel Carson, Xiye Bastida, and Sylvia Earle. Through stories and hands-on activities, kids will see how protecting the Earth can start at any age. Designed for children in grades 3–5. Registration not required.

This is a Hillsborough Climate Challenge (HCC) event. HCC is a month-long series of events for all ages occurring at venues all over town with the goal of presenting practical and accessible things people can do in their everyday lives to combat climate change. Click here to find a complete list of Hillsborough Climate Challenge events happening throughout Hillsborough.

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Learn Tenango embroidery, a traditional Otomi craft from Hidalgo, Mexico in a supportive environment. Each class builds on the last one, so people must attend from the beginning.

Cubre tu Cabeza, No tu Corazón is a non-profit supporting people going through cancer treatment and cancer survivors.

Join us for Extreme Heat: Myths, Risks, and What Communities Can Do, A Climate Discussion with Dr. Ashley Ward on Thursday, April 16th at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough at Main Library in Hillsborough located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

Extreme heat is now the leading cause of weather-related death in the United States, yet it remains one of the least understood climate risks. In this talk, Dr. Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute, will provide attendees with a clearer understanding of heat risk and actionable ideas for responding as a community. This event is part of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge.

Hillsborough Climate Challenge (HCC) is a month-long series of events for all ages that presents practical and accessible things people can do in their everyday lives to combat climate change. Though HCC events occur at venues all over town, a number of them will take place at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

This program is a Green Literacy learning event that encourages people of all ages to enjoy nature, learn about the environment, and build earth-friendly habits. Click here for a list of upcoming Green Literacy events.

Click here to find a complete list of Hillsborough Climate Challenge events happening throughout Hillsborough.

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Relax with quiet reading in good company and herbal tea or hot cocoa.

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

Registration is not required, and you can come and go whenever between 5 and 7. If you'd like to be emailed a reminder of the date/time, feel free to register.

Hot cocoa mix, tea, and hot water provided. Disposable mugs with lids will be available, but you're welcome to bring your own, as long as it also has a lid.

Join us as we welcome local homesteader, Omar Rezk, for an introduction permaculture with a focus on building community, deepening ecological literacy, and reconnecting with the cycles that sustain us all. This Hillsborough Climate Challenge event will take place on Wednesday, April 15th at 5:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

Hillsborough Climate Challenge (HCC) is a month-long series of events for all ages that presents practical and accessible things people can do in their everyday lives to combat climate change. Though HCC events occur at venues all over town, a number of them will take place at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

This program is a Green Literacy learning event that encourages people of all ages to enjoy nature, learn about the environment, and build earth-friendly habits. Click here for a list of upcoming Green Literacy events.

Click here to find a complete list of Hillsborough Climate Challenge events happening throughout Hillsborough.

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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 winter and spring, 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 March 3rd. 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 marzo hasta finales de mayo, 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 3 de marzo. 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.

Join certified mindfulness meditation teacher, Valorie Hallinan, in a special guided meditation event on Tuesday, April 14th from 12-1pm Main Library in Hillsborough. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is preferred but not required. Main Library is located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

This event is part of Hillsborough Climate Challenge (HCC), a month-long series of events for all ages occurring at venues all over town with the goal of presenting practical and accessible things people can do in their everyday lives to combat climate change.

This program is a Green Literacy learning event that encourages people of all ages to enjoy nature, learn about the environment, and build earth-friendly habits. Click here for a list of upcoming Green Literacy events.

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Visit the Climate Conscious Pop-Up events on Tuesday, April 7th from 10am-12pm and Tuesday, April 14th from 3-5pm in the lobby at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Stop by these Hillsborough Climate Challenge events to chat and get information. For all ages.

Hillsborough Climate Challenge (HCC) is a month-long series of events for all ages that presents practical and accessible things people can do in their everyday lives to combat climate change. Though HCC events occur at venues all over town, a number of them will take place at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

This program is a Green Literacy learning event that encourages people of all ages to enjoy nature, learn about the environment, and build earth-friendly habits. Click here for a list of upcoming Green Literacy events.

Click here to find a complete list of Hillsborough Climate Challenge events happening throughout Hillsborough.

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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. This week the Curiosity Crew will build and create with LEGO bricks. Come design something amazing and see what you can dream up!

Children are encouraged to explore and participate independently, but caregivers are welcome to stay and enjoy too.

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.

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 free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. For reading selections and more information, visit the library's book club page.

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. Help hours take place in the Local History Area on the second floor of Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278

Need help navigating the resources in our local history collection? The local history liaison can assist! Stop by on Mondays between 12pm and 3pm or make an appointment using this form. Whether you're just browsing the section or you're wading through our materials for specific information, the local history liaison can help lead you to resources you need to further your research.

Learn computer basics and earn a computer!

Thanks to grant funding from NCDIT, we’ll be able to give away a laptop computer to each patron who attend all four sessions. Classes will include basic computer and internet lessons.

Some of what we will discuss:

Computer basics

Digital Identity

Digital Well-being (including internet safety and scam awareness)

Using Email

Digital Relationships

Digital Safety

Using the internet to access important real life information (banking, medical records, etc)

Social Media

Computers are provided for the class! You do not need to bring your own.

We have limited space in the class. If you can't make these sessions, there will be more in the very near future.

You must attend all four sessions to receive a computer. If you are going to have a conflict with one of these sessions, please contact Andrew, the instructor (contact info is in the sidebar).

This class can accommodate 10 students. The instructor will alert people on the waitlist when the class is offered again in the future.

The sessions are Mondays at 1pm:
April 6
April 13
April 20
April 27

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. Each month we will read a story together and then dive into themed STEAM activities inspired by the book.

This month, we will celebrate Earth Day by learning about our planet and what we can do to protect it by reducing consumption, recycling correctly, and taking care of the land and animals around us. We'll also practice reusing materials with a variety of fun crafts and activities.

For children ages 4 & 5 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

This is a Hillsborough Climate Challenge (HCC) event. HCC is a month-long series of events for all ages occurring at venues all over town with the goal of presenting practical and accessible things people can do in their everyday lives to combat climate change. Click here to find a complete list of Hillsborough Climate Challenge events happening throughout Hillsborough.

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