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April is poetry month

The Poet is a Verb: Local Poetry Showcase and Open Mic Night

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston invites you to the fourth annual installment of "the poet is a verb,” featuring a showcase of Triangle-area poets followed by a community open mic.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston invites you to the fourth annual installment of "the poet is a verb,” featuring a showcase of Triangle-area poets followed by a community open mic.

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.

t.z.layton

Flyleaf Kids Author Event: T.Z. Layton presents THE ACADEMY VI: Rise of the Scorpions

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids

Get ready for the World Cup! Join us and Flyleaf Books for a very special program featuring T.Z.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 6, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for the World Cup! Join us and Flyleaf Books for a very special program featuring T.Z.

Things to Know

Photography

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

homeschool hangout

Homeschool Hangout: Ask an Expert

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all curious learners! Homeschool students in grades K–5 will explore new topics with expert guests through fun, hands-on, and interactive presentations that make learning exciting.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 11, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all curious learners! Homeschool students in grades K–5 will explore new topics with expert guests through fun, hands-on, and interactive presentations that make learning exciting.

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 Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Kids

Can’t stop reading graphic novels?

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 14, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can’t stop reading graphic novels?

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Reading with Royalty

Reading with Royalty Story Time

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Story Time
Age Group:
Kids

Join the titleholders of Miss Chapel Hill and Miss Orange County for a special story time! Enjoy enchanting tales, engage with local royalty, and celebrate the magic of reading in this fun and interactive event. 

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

Join the titleholders of Miss Chapel Hill and Miss Orange County for a special story time! Enjoy enchanting tales, engage with local royalty, and celebrate the magic of reading in this fun and interactive event. 

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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

Independence Day

All Day
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

Labor Day

All Day
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

Veteran's Day

All Day
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1