Library closed Wednesday, November 5

Chapel Hill Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 5 for staff training & development. No materials will be due. Thank you for your understanding!

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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

Staff Development Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help @ The Seymour Senior Center

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events

Tech Help @ The Seymour Center

We'll be bringing our staff for Tech Help to the Seymour Center once a month. Need a hand using your smartphone? Have questions about new technology or setting up online accounts? Need help downloading an eBook? Unsure how to navigate social media?
Chapel Hill Public Library staff will be available to answer questions and help with your tech needs! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Body/Breast/Bottle Feeding Basics

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 8, 2025 @ 10:30am.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

During this free course, you will learn small, but impactful adjustments to help ensure your comfort and baby’s ability to remove milk effectively during direct breast/bodyfeeding.  We will demonstrate paced bottle feeding, discuss diff

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.

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
Explore More
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.

Photography

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Read & Conversation - Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community History
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 10, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join retired Public Defender James Williams in conversation with Jack Boger (UNC Law, Professor Emeritus) and Ted Shaw (UNC Law, Distinguished Professor) about Zaakir Tameez's landmark biography of Charles Sumner, the unsung hero of t

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.

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

Board Game Night

6:00pm–9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events

Board Game Night

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.

Digital materials

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Libby

Access thousands of eBooks and magazines online for free with your library card.

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North Carolina Digital Library

Find ebooks and audiobooks from all genres and for teens and adults.  Includes bestsellers and new releases! 

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Films on Demand

Find documentaries and educational videos on many subjects. Includes Oscar, Emmy and Peabody award winning content.

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Digital resources

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Consumer Reports

Reviews and recommendations for cars, appliances, electronics, personal finance, and health information.

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New York Times

Includes domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews

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The Washington Post

Daily newspaper with a focus on national politics and coverage of the D.C. metropolitan area.

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