Please join the Board of Hidden Voices for our spring fundraiser: High Tea at Historic Bellevue. The afternoon will feature NYT bestselling author Jill McCorkle reading from her newest book, Old Crimes & Other Stories, plus a tasty array of finger sandwiches, sweet treats, and of course, tea! We'll be raising funds to support Hidden … Continued
Anne Myles, author of What Woman That Was: Poems for Mary Dyer (Final Thursday Press, 2022), will review the amazing life of New England Quaker martyr Mary Barrett Dyer (1611?-1660), discuss Dyer's resonance for Friends and others today, and talk about her spiritual journey in writing the book (a finalist for the American Book Fest's … Continued
Immerse yourself in Scottish culture with live music, bagpipes, traditional dancing, and interactive activities for all ages, all held on the scenic grounds of Ayr Mount. Calling all Outlander fans! Visit our Dickson House Craigh Na Dun and be whisked away to the outlandish side of Hillsborough. Stroll in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire Fraser on … Continued
This month at Main Library, we have displays in Adult Services highlighting: Read Black | Juneteenth occurs this month on June 19th. Celebrate by reading Black literature of various genres. Join us for book discussion of Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson (available in multiple formats) hosted by Tuesday Evening Book Club on Tuesday, June 10th, 6:30pm at Main Library. … Continued
Event Details Tuesday Evening Book Club in collaboration with BLAC Fest hosts a discussion of best-selling biography, Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. Tuesday Evening Book … Continued
Join us for a Juneteenth celebration! We are overjoyed to host Crystal Simone Smith and Dr. Sheila Smith McKoy on June 18, 2025, at 6:30pm. Crystal will read from her new release, Runagate: Songs of the Freedom Bound, a collection of haiku and tanka about the enslaved, a reimagining of their flights of escape. Dr. … Continued
Weave & Spin is not your run-of-the-mill open mic. It’s a safe space for all humans 18+ to share tales of life: from joy to trauma, from hilarity to drama. If you are a poet, storyteller, or musician, bring your truth. Each month will showcase one featured artist followed by an open mic. We particularly invite BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, … Continued
Join us for a reading and launch celebration Saturday, September 6, from 2 to 5pm. Live music, kids' games from the 1890s, snacks, and more! The author will donate $1.00 from every book sold at the launch party to the Friends of the Orange County Library AND to the Burwell School Historic Site. About the … Continued