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SUMMARY:Poetry Workshop Amal Kassir Hillsborough Poet Laureate
DESCRIPTION:Join Hillsborough’s 2025-27 Poet Laureate Amal Kassir for a poetry workshop open to all ages.  Amal is a Syrian American poet born and raised in Denver\, Colorado. She has performed and taught in 13 countries and cities all over the world.   She is the founder of House of Amal\, a global writing community that sits at the intersection of introspection\, faith\, and literature. She is also the founder of the mental Wellness Program for Muslim Youth for Positive Impact in Colorado\, working to create access and dismantle stigma around mental health in the Muslin community.  She and her husband Omar Rezk own a farm in Hillsborough. https://www.amalkassir.com/
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LOCATION:Hillsborough Main Library\, 137 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:BLAC Fest: Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\nIn June\, Spotlight Books & Film Club at Main Library in Hillsborough is taking part in BLAC Fest and Pride Month for double feature of sorts. Join us for: \n\nA book discussion of Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler | Wednesday\, June 11\, 2025 at 6:30pm; and\nA film screening of To Wong Foo\, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Saturday\, June 14\, 2025 at 2pm.\n\nThis series is intended for adults. All events are free. Registration is preferred.  \nSpotlight Books & Film Club at Main Library in Hillsborough alternates book discussions and film viewings with light discussion. The theme of each book or film we read/watch & discuss will often mirror books and films that Main Library’s Adult Services is highlighting that month. Bring a light snack for yourself\, and join us!  View the upcoming schedule of events in this series here. \nRegister for the event here: https://orangecountync.librarycalendar.com/event/spotlight-blac-fest-read-parable-sower-19217
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LOCATION:Hillsborough Main Library\, 137 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reckoning with the Truth
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore Orange County’s past traumas and their impacts on the present through collective reflection and open dialogue and work toward community healing and a more just and informed future.\nThis program\, along with the soil collection project and the installation of a marker honoring the Morrows\, aims to correct a narrative of racial violence in our community\, acknowledge both past and present pain\, and honor the lives lost. For more information and to register\, visit orangecountync.gov/libraryevents \n 
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/reckoning-with-the-truth/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Main Library\, 137 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Southern Noir Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Main Library in Hillsborough for a discussion of All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Crosby and  Something Bad Wrong by Eryk Pruitt. This is a discussion with librarians in advance of a conversation with the authors on October 4th. \nRegistration for this event is encouraged but not required at orangecountync.gov/Noir
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/southern-noir-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Main Library\, 137 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:A FILM FOR JUNETEENTH!
DESCRIPTION: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 series. Please join us for a free showing of this award-winning classic starring Denzel Washington on Sunday\, June 16\, at 2 pm\, in the Public Library on Margaret Lane. Popcorn and refreshments are included. A short discussion will follow the film. The event is part of Orange County Public Library’s Black Literature & Arts Celebration (BLAC)\, an annual celebration that takes place during the week leading up to Juneteenth. \nSeats are limited\, so please sign up if you intend to be there. You’ll find a registration form at the website for the event: \nhttps://orangecountync.librarycalendar.com/event/classic-black-film-devil-blue-dress-14180 \n(This is not part of the Film Society’s regular film series with the Passmore Center\, which will be starting up again in the fall. Do not register for this film at the Film Society’s website\, or by calling the Passmore Center.) \nFor ages 18+. This film is Rated R and may contain strong imagery. We suggest exploring the film’s rating at IMDB.com as you are making plans.
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LOCATION:Hillsborough Main Library\, 137 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough's Black & Indigenous History Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\nAs part of our Black Literature & Arts Celebration\, The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is providing a 90 minute\, guided walking tour of Hillsborough’s Black and Indigenous History led by Judge Beverly Scarlett. The tour will begin at the library and follow a route through downtown. Registration is required. This event is free and open to the public. Funding by the Friends of the Library used to pay for this tour was donated by Alliance for Historic Hillsborough to support the preservation of historic Dickerson Chapel AME Church. \nTo reserve your spot\, visit this link: https://orangecountync.librarycalendar.com/event/hillsboroughs-black-indigenous-history-guided-tour-14361 \nNOTE: Please be aware that this is a walking tour over several blocks in and around historic areas and may include hills\, uneven ground\, and spaces with limited mobility for wheelchairs and strollers. Plan to wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a water bottle as well as a hat and/or umbrella for shade. In case of bad weather\, the tour will be postponed to another date. \nThe Black Literature & Arts Celebration (BLAC) an annual celebration that takes place during the week leading up to Juneteenth. Click to read more about this year’s events.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsboroughs-black-indigenous-history-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Main Library\, 137 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, 27278\, United States
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