Whether you're looking to pick up a new skill, get online, meet new people, or just enjoy a quiet place to read, the library has something for every adult.
Join us for regular adult programming like craft nights, game nights, tech help appointments, or at one of our special events throughout the year.
Find a spot to work or study, print a document, book a room, or browse the latest newspapers and magazines.
Need help finding your next read or using our digital resources? Our staff is here for you.
Upcoming Events
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.
Chapel Hill Public Library warmly invites community members of all ages to celebrate Lunar New Year with us.
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.
Food Allergy
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Just get an iPhone? Switching from Android? Want to learn how to use your current device better? Join us! Registration required.
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.
Joy In Motion: Line Dancing, Culture, and Community
Celebrate Black History Month with an interactive line dance experience led by Soul Line Dance instructor Tracie Green. Learn popular line dances while exploring the joy, culture, and community that movement brings.
Things to Know
Photography
We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.
Thinking with Philosophy with the UNC-Chapel Hill Philosophy Department
Explore life’s most pressing questions alongside students from diverse life stages and backgrounds in this Spring 2026 series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Pub
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.
Join us for free computer workshops and drop-in tech help with instructors from the UNC School of Information and Library Science, every Wednesday from 3-4 PM in the Tech Lab.
Digital materials
North Carolina Digital Library
Find ebooks and audiobooks from all genres and for teens and adults. Includes bestsellers and new releases!
Films on Demand
Find documentaries and educational videos on many subjects. Includes Oscar, Emmy and Peabody award winning content.
Digital resources
Consumer Reports
Reviews and recommendations for cars, appliances, electronics, personal finance, and health information.
New York Times
Includes domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews
The Washington Post
Daily newspaper with a focus on national politics and coverage of the D.C. metropolitan area.