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Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24: The library is currently scheduled to be open regular hours. 

Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26: Chapel Hill Public Library will be closed due to hazardous winter weather forecasts. All programs are cancelled. If you have items due soon, please hold on to them if possible. For updates on library hours and programs Tuesday and beyond, please check our website and social media. 

Star Party

Program Type:

Explore More

Age Group:

Kids
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Program Description

Event Details

Find your place in space!

Curious about the cosmos? Amazed by the scale of the solar system? Ever pondered your place in the universe? If your answer is "yes,"—join us for the 13th Annual Statewide Star Party at Chapel Hill Public Library on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 4–6pm, for an out-of-this-world experience designed to help you find “Your Place in Space!”

In partnership with Morehead Planetarium, we’re bringing the wonders of the universe to you with activities for all ages:

  • Learn how telescopes work and look through them with our friends at C.H.A.O.S. (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society).
  • Take part in hands-on crafts and demonstrations, like solar system bracelets, to explore the scale of the universe.
  • Take a Story Walk and enjoy space-themed book activities.
  • Listen to the sounds of the universe and experience space in a whole new way.

Come explore “Your Place in Space” with us! 

Free and open to all—no 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.