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Early Voting

All Day 2/12 - 2/28
Meeting Room C at Library

Orange County offers early voting to all eligible, registered Orange County voters who wish to vote early, in-person rather than voting absentee by mail or on Election Day at your assigned polling place.

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Event Details:

Orange County offers early voting to all eligible, registered Orange County voters who wish to vote early, in-person rather than voting absentee by mail or on Election Day at your assigned polling place.

family story time

Family Story Time with Local Author Jasmine Nieto

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Story Time
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a joyful family story time with local author and educator Jasmine Nieto as she shares her book By My Side.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 28, 2026 @ 10:15am.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a joyful family story time with local author and educator Jasmine Nieto as she shares her book By My Side.

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

Saturday, February 28, 2026 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.

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

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Staff Meeting Room at Library
Location: Library
Room: Staff Meeting Room

Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 4, 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, March 4, 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.

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CWS Spring 2026: AI Basics

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Lab at Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for free computer workshops and drop-in tech help with instructors from the UNC School of Information and Library Science, every Wednesday from 3-4 PM in the Tech Lab. 

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 4, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for free computer workshops and drop-in tech help with instructors from the UNC School of Information and Library Science, every Wednesday from 3-4 PM in the Tech Lab. 

LEGO Club

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

Tech Help @ The Seymour Center

Tech Help @ The Seymour Senior Center

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Tech Help @ The Seymour Center:

We'll be bringing our staff for Tech Help to the Seymour Center once a month. Need a hand using your smartphone? Have questions about new technology or setting up online accounts? ...

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

We'll be bringing our staff for Tech Help to the Seymour Center once a month. Need a hand using your smartphone? Have questions about new technology or setting up online accounts? Need help downloading an eBook? Unsure how to navigate social media?
Chapel Hill Public Library staff will be available to answer questions and help with your tech needs! 

Family Story Time

Thursday, March 5, 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.

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Black Folk: Community Read & Conversation Series

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Community History, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for our annual Community History Book Club - a community conversation and workshop series.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 5, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community History, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Community History Book Club - a community conversation and workshop series.

Baby Time

Friday, March 6, 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, March 6, 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.

Family Nature Walk

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Kids
Family Nature Walk:

Join us in Pritchard Park for a series of guided family nature walks, led by ecoEXPLORE Education Specialist Adam Prince.What to expect: A leisurely walk over paved and natural tra...

Spring means leaves! Join this nature walk to learn some basic tree ID using leaves, bark, and flowers!

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 7, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Explore More
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Pritchard Park for a series of guided family nature walks, led by ecoEXPLORE Education Specialist Adam Prince.

What to expect: A leisurely walk over paved and natural trails with stops along the way to explore the plants and animals of Pritchard Park.

For kids in grades K-8. Registration required.

Spring means leaves! Join this nature walk to learn some basic tree ID using leaves, bark, and flowers!

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.

Ballet and Books

Saturday, March 7, 2026 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.

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

sunday steam

Sunday STEAM

Sunday, March 8, 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.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 8, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required

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

For grades K - 5.

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.

homeschool hangout

Homeschool Hangout: Ask an Expert

Monday, March 9, 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 March 9, 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 chess club

Kids Chess Club

Monday, March 9, 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, March 10, 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.

queer comics club

Queer Comics Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Room at Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens
Queer Comics Club:

Do you love Heartstopper? Are there other LGBTQIA+ graphic novels you love, and want to discuss? Join CHPL librarians in a monthly graphic novel book club for teens that centers qu...

Lights, camera, panels! 🎬✨ This month, Queer Comics Club is diving into stories that leap from screen to page (and back again).

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love Heartstopper? Are there other LGBTQIA+ graphic novels you love, and want to discuss? Join CHPL librarians in a monthly graphic novel book club for teens that centers queer stories and voices. Each month we'll have a group of graphic novels to choose from. Read one (or more) and join us for an evening of chatting, fun, and snacks!

 

For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.

Lights, camera, panels! 🎬✨ This month, Queer Comics Club is diving into stories that leap from screen to page (and back again).

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.

mini med school

Mini Med School

Tuesday, March 10, 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, March 10, 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

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.

Let's Get Moving : Chair-Based Exercise Class

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B at Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a free, chair-based dance fitness class designed to deliver a full-body workout that is both uplifting and fun. This class is perfect for elders, people who live with disabilities, and anyone else who needs extra support.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 11, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a free, chair-based dance fitness class designed to deliver a full-body workout that is both uplifting and fun. This class is perfect for elders, people who live with disabilities, and anyone else who needs extra support.