Hartsell’s book outlines the 1892 lynching of Alexander Whitley, a white man, in Stanly County, NC in 1892. The work also examines the ways in which the media as well as religious, political, and social institutions have used ballads, fiction, and folklore tales for over a century to celebrate, rather than condemn the crime. Hartsell, a … Continued
Come talk about books and eat pizza. No assigned reading prior to the meeting. Main Library | Grades 3-5
Come to the library for a Dog Man party! You will help the crime fighting hero arrest his nemesis, Petey! Main Library | Ages 6+ with a caregiver
Travel with us to Peru with books, games, and arts & crafts! Join the staff of ISLA (Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition) for a fun filled hour! Ages 3+ with a caregiver. -------------------------------------------------------------- Viaja con nosotros a Peru por medio de libros, juegos y artesanias. ¡Acompaña al personal de ISLA (Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition) … Continued
The library invites you to celebrate and enjoy poetry with a series of events for all ages hosted by Hillsborough’s Poet Laureate, Dee Stribling! On the last Wednesdays of the month throughout the year, hear poems written by well-known authors, sign-up to read a poem of your own if you’d like, and participate in the … Continued
Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Local Brew will host eight crime fiction authors from the Orange County area and beyond as they read, mingle, and sign books during Hillsborough’s fourth Noir at the Bar event. "Noir at the Bar" is a nationwide movement popularized in St. Louis by Scott Phillips (The Ice Harvest) and Peckerwood author … Continued
Join some of the Triangle's best musicians Tuesday nights at Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brews. We start off the night with Spoken Word/Poetry from 7:30 to 8:00 and follow that with music from 8:00 to 10:30 and finish with an Open Jam Session until 11. EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT!
Come talk about books and eat pizza. No assigned reading prior to the meeting. Main Library | Grades 3-5
First Monday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Main Library in Hillsborough (except on holidays, please check our calendar for more information). Each discussion is led by one of these local authors, Ariel Djanikian, Clay Griffith, Nathan Kotecki, or James Maxey. Check out our website to see what we’re reading next www.bit.ly/ocplibrary.
Join some of the Triangle's best musicians Tuesday nights at Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brews. We start off the night with Spoken Word/Poetry from 7:30 to 8:00 and follow that with music from 8:00 to 10:30 and finish with an Open Jam Session until 11. EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT!