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Juneteenth Celebration at Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join Orange County Public Library as we celebrate Juneteenth with a number of events, including: an African-Influenced Mini Cookout a Black Business Pop-Up Market (Interested in being a vendor? Learn more here.) a Black Literature Fair a Guided tour of Hillsborough's Black & Indigenous History (Registration is required for this event. Sign up here.) Learning,... Read More →

READ IT & REAP

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

It’s almost Women’s History Month! Women’s History Month is an annual celebration that highlights contributions in history and our society from vital women. This year’s theme, Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories, we will highlight the powerful story of Black women mathematicians who helped NASA launch a crew into space. The Orange County Office of... Read More →

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Read It & Reap: Between the World and Me

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

As you begin to take time for yourself and family this holiday season, please take time out to self-care! How about cuddling up with a book and hot beverage? The Orange County Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Orange County Public Library are so excited to have you join us for our Read it... Read More →

Ant & Grasshopper Puppet Show

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Ant & Grasshopper Puppeet Show by Puppet Show Inc. and hosted by the Orange County Public Library. Monday, Oct 4th from 10:00-11:00 am at the Farmer's Market, 140 E. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC. Recommended ages 3-9 years. Registration required to maintain social distancing online: http://applibrary.orangecountync.gov/record=g1000453&searchscope=10&SORT2=R or call 919-245-2532. Puppetry program funded through a Wegmans Community... Read More →

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Create Your Own Puppet Show Workshop

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Puppet Show Incorporated https://www.puppetshowinc.org/ presents a Create Your Own Puppet Show Workshop in celebration of World Puppetry Day 2020! Recommended ages 3-9 years with a caregiver. March 20, Friday 4:00-5:00 and March 21, Saturday 10:30-11:30 Registration is required due to space limits. Call the Carrboro Branch Library at 919- 969-3006 or the Hillsborough Main Library... Read More →

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Create a Puppet Workshop

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Celebrate World Puppetry Day 2020 by creating paper puppets and props to stage your own puppet performance. Recommended ages 3-9 years with a caregiver. Registration is required due to space limits. Call the Carrboro Branch Library at 919- 969-3006 or the Hillsborough Main Library 919-245-2525 to secure your spot. FREE March 20 Friday Hillsborough Library... Read More →

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December Story Time, Puppet Show and Art Activity

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Puppet Show Incorporated https://www.puppetshowinc.org/ presents the classic fairy tale The Shoemaker and the Elf. Activities include a story time, puppet show and make and take art activity. Puppetry programs will be held at the following community locations. Recommended ages are 4-8. FREE December 12th at 4:00-5:00 Hillsborough Main Library FREE December 14th at 10:30-11:30 Carrboro... Read More →

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December Story Time, Puppet Show and Art Activity

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Puppet Show Incorporated https://www.puppetshowinc.org/ presents the classic fairy tale The Shoemaker and the Elf. Activities include a story time, puppet show and make and take art activity. Puppetry programs will be held at the following community locations. Recommended ages are 4-8. FREE December 12th at 4:00-5:00 Hillsborough Main Library FREE December 14th at 10:30-11:30 Carrboro... Read More →

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Hillsborough Comics Fair

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Come meet local creators of comics and other nerdy goodness. Shop in our dealers room, take part in the cosplay contest, or take part in a discussion of all things comic book! Featuring Marvel Comics author and Princeless creator Jeremy Whitley! L Jamal Walton! Max & Morrow Dowdle! Gabriel Dunston! and more! See the discussion... Read More →

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Spectral Pegasus / Dark Movements

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

A reading of Jeffery Beam's new book and the accompanying audio CD, Spectral Pegasus / Dark Movements, a collaboration with Welsh painter Clive Hicks-Jenkins. Folksinger Mary Rocap will perform one song, an “antique ballad”.