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Kids Chess Club

Monday, November 17, 2025 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, November 18, 2025 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

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.

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.

alda p dobbs

Flyleaf Author Event: Alda P. Dobbs presents THE GIVING FLOWER

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a very special program featuring award-winning author Alda P. Dobbs!

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 18, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a very special program featuring award-winning author Alda P. Dobbs!

Things to Know

Photography

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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

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.

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, November 19, 2025 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

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.

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, November 19, 2025 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, November 20, 2025 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

Family 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, November 21, 2025 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.

ballet and books

Ballet & Books

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids

Ballet and Books is a national, non-profit organization striving to reduce the literacy gap through the hybrid storytelling of dance and reading. The program is once a week for 8 weeks.

Sign-Up Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ballet and Books is a national, non-profit organization striving to reduce the literacy gap through the hybrid storytelling of dance and reading. The program is once a week for 8 weeks.

Things to Know

Photography

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

family board games open play

Family Board Game Open Play

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in and have some fun at Board Game Open Play for kids and families. We'll provide the space and a few games- feel free to bring your own! (Parents: this is not a staff-led program. Please plan to stick around.)

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

Drop in and have some fun at Board Game Open Play for kids and families. We'll provide the space and a few games- feel free to bring your own! (Parents: this is not a staff-led program. Please plan to stick around.)

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 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

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.

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, November 26, 2025 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

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.

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, November 26, 2025 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

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.

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.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
ballet and books

Ballet & Books

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids

Ballet and Books is a national, non-profit organization striving to reduce the literacy gap through the hybrid storytelling of dance and reading. The program is once a week for 8 weeks.

Sign-Up Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ballet and Books is a national, non-profit organization striving to reduce the literacy gap through the hybrid storytelling of dance and reading. The program is once a week for 8 weeks.

Things to Know

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

Monday, December 1, 2025 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.

Hora de cuentos

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids

¡Únete a la Sra. Yelitza para la hora del cuento en español! Niños y sus cuidadores están invitados a participar en un programa interactivo, completamente en español, que incluye libros, rimas, música y movimiento. 

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

¡Únete a la Sra. Yelitza para la hora del cuento en español! Niños y sus cuidadores están invitados a participar en un programa interactivo, completamente en español, que incluye libros, rimas, música y movimiento. 

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.

bird watch

Bird Watch

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Terrace at Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Grab your binoculars (or use ours) and join us on the library terrace to contribute to science at Bird Watch.

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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/28
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

New Year's Day

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

Bird Watch

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Terrace at Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Grab your binoculars (or use ours) and join us on the library terrace to contribute to science at Bird Watch.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

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

Bird Watch

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Terrace at Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Grab your binoculars (or use ours) and join us on the library terrace to contribute to science at Bird Watch.

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.

bird watch

Bird Watch

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Terrace at Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Grab your binoculars (or use ours) and join us on the library terrace to contribute to science at Bird Watch.

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.