Winter holiday closures

Chapel Hill Public Library will be closed December 24–28. We'll be open for regular hours on December 29–30. The library will close early at 6pm on December 31 and will be closed on January 1.

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volunteer workday

Volunteer Workday in Pritchard Park

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab your gloves and pitch in to improve our Pritchard Park ecosystem. We'll remove non-native and invasive species, plant native trees and perennials, and maintain natural areas in the park.

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

Grab your gloves and pitch in to improve our Pritchard Park ecosystem. We'll remove non-native and invasive species, plant native trees and perennials, and maintain natural areas in the park.

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.

winter solstice walk

Winter Solstice Walk

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Outdoor Classroom at Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Adults

Quiet your mind and awaken your senses as we mark the winter solstice with a guided walk inspired by shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), a restorative Japanese practice of nature immersion.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Library
Room: Outdoor Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Explore More
Registration Required
Event Details:

Quiet your mind and awaken your senses as we mark the winter solstice with a guided walk inspired by shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), a restorative Japanese practice of nature immersion.

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
Donate Blood Save a Life

Community Blood Drive

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Donate blood and save a life. Join us and the American Red Cross for a Community Blood Drive.

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Donate blood and save a life. Join us and the American Red Cross for a Community Blood Drive.

Early Closure for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:45pm - 8:00pm
Library
Closing
Branches:
Library

New Year's Day

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

Senior Housing Seminar

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

There are so many senior housing options available—where do you start? Are all 55+ communities the same? What's the difference between a Continuing Care Community and an Independent Living rental community?

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 3, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

There are so many senior housing options available—where do you start? Are all 55+ communities the same? What's the difference between a Continuing Care Community and an Independent Living rental community?

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.

now what with book cover and panelists

Now What? with Gene Nichol, Paris Miller-Foushee, Graig Meyer, and David Graham

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Community History
Age Group:
Adults

In a Southern state with a long history of racial violence, it’s past time to accept that we’re not always the “beacon of progress” we wish to be, UNC professor and legal scholar Gene Nichol writes in his newest book.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community History
Registration Required
Event Details:

In a Southern state with a long history of racial violence, it’s past time to accept that we’re not always the “beacon of progress” we wish to be, UNC professor and legal scholar Gene Nichol writes in his newest book.

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.

nature journaling workshop

Witnesses to Wild Beauty: A New Year’s Nature & Gratitude Journaling Workshop

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Adults

Embrace the New Year in a 2-hour nature and gratitude journaling session with writer and certified interpretive guide Margot Lester.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 11, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Explore More
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embrace the New Year in a 2-hour nature and gratitude journaling session with writer and certified interpretive guide Margot Lester.

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.

mini med school

Mini Med School

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Ever wondered how doctors think about diseases, current therapies and groundbreaking research? Welcome to Mini Med School brought to you by the UNC MD-PhD program!

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

Ever wondered how doctors think about diseases, current therapies and groundbreaking research? Welcome to Mini Med School brought to you by the UNC MD-PhD program!

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.

Monthly Board Game Night

Board Game Night

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Board Game Night:

Want fun times, intellectual stimulation, and good company? Join us for board game night (for adults!). From magic slinging & sword swinging to political intrigue to economi...

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events

Board Game Night

Want fun times, intellectual stimulation, and good company? Join us for board game night (for adults!).

From magic slinging & sword swinging to political intrigue to economic rivalry, there's a game out there for everyone.

We'll have games like: Welcome To, Sushi Go, Cheaty Mages, Tsuro, Citadels, Love Letter, Clank!, Inis, Magic the Gathering, and many more.

  • Bring your own game and teach the group, or play one of ours!
  • No previous board game experience needed

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.

Books & Belonging

Books and Belonging

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 B3 Coffee and Chapel Hill Public Library are excited to present: Books and Belonging!

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

 B3 Coffee and Chapel Hill Public Library are excited to present: Books and Belonging!

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.

Internet

Chapel Hill Public Library provides free and open access to the Internet and does not use any filtering software. We also provide free WiFi on an open, unsecured network. We are not responsible for any content accessed via our computers or WiFi.

byob ook club

B.Y.O.Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join a community of fellow readers on the second Wednesday of each month for Bring Your Own Book Club. We’ll get together to chat about books on a monthly theme. This month: Essays & Short Stories.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 14, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a community of fellow readers on the second Wednesday of each month for Bring Your Own Book Club. We’ll get together to chat about books on a monthly theme. This month: Essays & Short Stories.

Things to Know

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.

seymour center

Pop Up Library @ The Seymour Senior Center

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

We'll be bringing our staff, tech help, and books to the Seymour Center once a month. Get your library card, check out some books, learn how to access eBooks from your device, and get help with your technology questions.

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

We'll be bringing our staff, tech help, and books to the Seymour Center once a month. Get your library card, check out some books, learn how to access eBooks from your device, and get help with your technology questions.

Slow Flow Yoga for Adults

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a free, all-levels slow flow yoga class designed to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. This is an active practice with a steady pace, but we offer plenty of modifications so everyone can participate comfortably.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a free, all-levels slow flow yoga class designed to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. This is an active practice with a steady pace, but we offer plenty of modifications so everyone can participate comfortably.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

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

Tech Topics: Smartphone Accessibility

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Start making your iPhone work for you by learning about its accessibility features. We’ll explore settings that will make your device easier on the eyes and ears.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 20, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start making your iPhone work for you by learning about its accessibility features. We’ll explore settings that will make your device easier on the eyes and ears.

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.

Lectura y bienestar

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Este es un programa que combinará meditación y lectura. El programa durará 90 minutos. 30 minutos iniciales de meditación guiada. 45 minutos de charla facilitada sobre una lectura específica. 15 minutos dedicados a preguntas y respuestas.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Este es un programa que combinará meditación y lectura. El programa durará 90 minutos. 30 minutos iniciales de meditación guiada. 45 minutos de charla facilitada sobre una lectura específica. 15 minutos dedicados a preguntas y respuestas.

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.

book bar trivia winter

Book Bar Trivia - Winter Reading Edition

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Northside District for a night of cozy winter vibes and competition with Book Bar Trivia hosted by Chapel Hill Public Library. Trivia rounds will be based on this year’s winter reading book bingo categories.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Northside District for a night of cozy winter vibes and competition with Book Bar Trivia hosted by Chapel Hill Public Library. Trivia rounds will be based on this year’s winter reading book bingo categories.

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.

Volunteer Workday in Pritchard Park

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab your gloves and pitch in to improve our Pritchard Park ecosystem. We'll remove non-native and invasive species, plant native trees and perennials, and maintain natural areas in the park.

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

Grab your gloves and pitch in to improve our Pritchard Park ecosystem. We'll remove non-native and invasive species, plant native trees and perennials, and maintain natural areas in the park.

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.

A Warning Then and Now: George H White's 1901 Farewell Address to Congress

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Community History
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a conversation exploring the past and its disturbing parallels in North Carolina today.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a conversation exploring the past and its disturbing parallels in North Carolina today.

Craft Night

Craft Night

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Craft Night:

Create with company! Bring in a project you're working on — whether it's knitting, crocheting, drawing, painting, scrapbooking, or any other creative endeavor. Want to try somethin...

January Project: Bedazzled Book Covers

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Craft Night

Create with company! Bring in a project you're working on — whether it's knitting, crocheting, drawing, painting, scrapbooking, or any other creative endeavor. Want to try something different? Each month, library staff will lead a guided project. Basic supplies provided, BYO for specific projects. Sip tea, groove to music, and meet fellow crafters. 

January Project: Bedazzled Book Covers

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.

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American Agitators - film + discussion

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Community History
Age Group:
Adults

AMERICAN AGITATORS captures the remarkable story of organizing for social change in the U.S. through the work Fred Ross Sr. and many others such as iconic organizers Dolores Huerta and Fred Ross Jr.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community History
Registration Required
Event Details:

AMERICAN AGITATORS captures the remarkable story of organizing for social change in the U.S. through the work Fred Ross Sr. and many others such as iconic organizers Dolores Huerta and Fred Ross Jr.