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
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.
Are you turning 65, and eligible for Medicare? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the information "bombarding" you? Learn about Medicare - and all its parts. Whether you are retiring soon, already retired or continuing to work, you’ll get valuable information including how and when to enroll, potential penalties for late enrollment, Medicare’s costs, benefits and options.
SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, is a division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance that offers free, objective information about all aspects of Medicare. Offered in partnership with Orange County Department on Aging.
Registration is required. Please register here or call 919-968-2070.
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.
Ever wondered how doctors think about diseases, current therapies and groundbreaking research? Welcome to Mini Med School brought to you by the UNC MD-PhD program!
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.
Want fun times, intellectual stimulation, and good company? Join us for board game night (for adults!).
From magic slinging & sword swinging to political intrigue to economic rivalry, there's a game out there for everyone.
We'll have games like: Welcome To, Sushi Go, Cheaty Mages, Tsuro, Citadels, Love Letter, Clank!, Inis, Magic the Gathering, and many more.
- Bring your own game and teach the group, or play one of ours!
- No previous board game experience needed
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 a free, chair-based dance fitness class designed to deliver a full-body workout that is both uplifting and fun. This class is perfect for elders, people who live with disabilities, and anyone else who needs extra support.
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.
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.