Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
The HILLSBOROUGH CLASSIC FILM SOCIETY’s holiday movie this year will be Charlie Chaplin’s “City Lights:” Sunday, December 7th, at 2pm. Please notice the location: this month only, the film will be shown at the ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY on West Margaret Lane in Hillsborough. Chaplin made the film in 1931, resisting the advent of sound... Read More →
The federal holiday of Juneteenth celebrates the ending of slavery in this country. As part of the celebration, the Hillsborough Classic Film Society will join with the Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough to present the noir mystery thriller Devil in a Blue Dress, based upon the first book in Walter Mosely's acclaimed Easy Rawlins... Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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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