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Solar System Walk

All Day 4/10 - 4/30
Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

Location: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Explore More
Event Details:

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.

big book sale

Friends Big Book Sale — $10 Bag Sale

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices — just in time for holiday shopping! 

Location: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices — just in time for holiday shopping! 

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.

homeschool hangout

Homeschool Hangout

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all homeschool families! Join us for a Homeschool Hangout at Chapel Hill Public Library—connect with other families, explore library resources, and enjoy games and crafts for kids.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all homeschool families! Join us for a Homeschool Hangout at Chapel Hill Public Library—connect with other families, explore library resources, and enjoy games and crafts for kids.

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.

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Preschool Story Time:

30 minutes of longer stories, songs, and other early literacy activities that prepare preschoolers and kindergartners to read.   For ages 3 - 6 years.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

30 minutes of longer stories, songs, and other early literacy activities that prepare preschoolers and kindergartners to read.  

For ages 3 - 6 years.

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.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Toddler Time:

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.    For ages 18-36 months.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.   

For ages 18-36 months.

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.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Toddler Time:

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.    For ages 18-36 months.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.   

For ages 18-36 months.

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.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
After School, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Come build with us! Create your own stories through LEGO challenges and free builds. 

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: After School, STEAM
Event Details:

Come build with us! Create your own stories through LEGO challenges and free builds. 

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.

Family Story Time

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Family Story Time:

30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family. For ages 2 +.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family.

For ages 2 +.

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.

Baby Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Baby Time:

15-20 minutes a short story or two and lots of songs and rhymes that help babies learn language. For ages 0-24 months.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

15-20 minutes a short story or two and lots of songs and rhymes that help babies learn language.

For ages 0-24 months.

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.

Baby Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Baby Time:

15-20 minutes a short story or two and lots of songs and rhymes that help babies learn language. For ages 0-24 months.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

15-20 minutes a short story or two and lots of songs and rhymes that help babies learn language.

For ages 0-24 months.

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.

sunday steam

Sunday STEAM

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Sunday STEAM:

Join us for a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities! For grades K - 5.

Presented by UNC Alpha Chi Sigma chemistry students.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 19, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities!

For grades K - 5.

Presented by UNC Alpha Chi Sigma chemistry students.

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.

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Kids

Our chess club invites kids of all skill levels for friendly, open play. 

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: After School
Event Details:

Our chess club invites kids of all skill levels for friendly, open play. 

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.

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Preschool Story Time:

30 minutes of longer stories, songs, and other early literacy activities that prepare preschoolers and kindergartners to read.   For ages 3 - 6 years.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

30 minutes of longer stories, songs, and other early literacy activities that prepare preschoolers and kindergartners to read.  

For ages 3 - 6 years.

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.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Toddler Time:

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.    For ages 18-36 months.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.   

For ages 18-36 months.

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.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Toddler Time:

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.    For ages 18-36 months.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.   

For ages 18-36 months.

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.

Family Story Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Family Story Time:

30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family. For ages 2 +.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family.

For ages 2 +.

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.

Baby Open Play

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids' Program Room at Library
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in to play and meet some new friends! 

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Drop in to play and meet some new friends! 

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.

leyendo con el centro

Leyendo con El Centro

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids

Join El Centro Hispano for a series of reading group sessions for preschool children (ages 0-5) at Chapel Hill Public Library.

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join El Centro Hispano for a series of reading group sessions for preschool children (ages 0-5) at Chapel Hill Public Library.

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.

Moon party

Moon Party

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for an out-of-this-world experience at our first-ever moon party! Drop by to learn all about the Moon: its phases, the craters that mark its surface, and why it matters to you.

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Explore More
Event Details:

Join us for an out-of-this-world experience at our first-ever moon party! Drop by to learn all about the Moon: its phases, the craters that mark its surface, and why it matters to you.

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.

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Preschool Story Time:

30 minutes of longer stories, songs, and other early literacy activities that prepare preschoolers and kindergartners to read.   For ages 3 - 6 years.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

30 minutes of longer stories, songs, and other early literacy activities that prepare preschoolers and kindergartners to read.  

For ages 3 - 6 years.

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.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Toddler Time:

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.    For ages 18-36 months.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.   

For ages 18-36 months.

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.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Toddler Time:

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.    For ages 18-36 months.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

20 minutes of shorter stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that help with toddlers' social, emotional, and language development.   

For ages 18-36 months.

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.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
After School, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Come build with us! Create your own stories through LEGO challenges and free builds. 

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: After School, STEAM
Event Details:

Come build with us! Create your own stories through LEGO challenges and free builds. 

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.

Family Story Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Family Story Time:

30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family. For ages 2 +.

Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family.

For ages 2 +.

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.