Beyond the Thirteenth Amendment: Reclaiming the Promise of Freedom
On December 6, 1865, the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
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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.
On December 6, 1865, the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices — just in time for holiday shopping!
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.
We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.