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Meet the Faces of the Forest

Get acquainted with some of our favorite native trees while viewing Faces of the Forest, a collection of twelve ceramic faces and masks created by Chapel Hill’s own Levi Yakubu, a fifth-generation Nigerian potter.
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Black History Month

Let's celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month is here! Let's honor Black history-makers in Chapel Hill and across the state, celebrate the work of Black authors and artists, and explore Chapel Hill's civil rights history.

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Upcoming events

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Kids Graphic Novel Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
After School
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 9, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can’t stop reading graphic novels?

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.

Food Allergy

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Solar System Walk

All Day 4/10–4/30
Kids, Teens, Adults
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Location: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Explore More
Event Details:

Travel 3.6 billion miles from the Sun to Pluto without leaving Pritchard Park! Our Solar System Walk, created in partnership with Morehead Planetarium, will be available from April 10-30.

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Supervision

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

15-20 minutes a short story or two and lots of songs and rhymes that help babies learn language.

For ages 0-24 months.

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Time

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

15-20 minutes a short story or two and lots of songs and rhymes that help babies learn language.

For ages 0-24 months.

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Big Book Sale — Members Only Sale

2:00pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Book Sale
Location: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices — just in time for holiday shopping! 

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Big Book Sale

10:00am–5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Book Sale
Location: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices — just in time for holiday shopping! 

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Hora de cuentos

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

¡Únete a la Sra. Yelitza para la hora del cuento en español! Niños y sus cuidadores están invitados a participar en un programa interactivo, completamente en español, que incluye libros, rimas, música y movimiento. 

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bird Watch

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
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Location: Library
Room: Terrace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Explore More
Event Details:

Grab your binoculars (or use ours) and join us on the library terrace to contribute to science at Bird Watch.

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Supervision

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Big Book Sale — $10 Bag Sale

10:00am–3:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Book Sale
Location: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices — just in time for holiday shopping! 

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.

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