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Twilight Trivia Night

Twilight Trivia Night

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

You better hold on tight, spider monkey!

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

You better hold on tight, spider monkey!

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, September 23, 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

Photography

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, September 24, 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, September 24, 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.

CWS Fall 2025: Smartphone Basics

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 2-3 PM in the Tech Lab.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
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 2-3 PM in the Tech Lab.

Imagining the Future of Art Museums

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Purpose of Meeting:

UNC is hosting András Szántó for a special workshop on the future of the Ackland Museum. Szanto and his team assists museums, cultural organizations, commercial brands, foundations...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

UNC is hosting András Szántó for a special workshop on the future of the Ackland Museum.

Craft Night

Craft Night

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 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...

September craft: fantasy maps

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. 

September craft: fantasy maps

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.

Outdoor Story Time

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Outdoor Classroom 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: Outdoor Classroom
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

Photography

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

Baby Open Play

Friday, September 26, 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.

volunteer workday

Volunteer Workday in Pritchard Park

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Kids, 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.

goat story time

Goat Story Time at Spring Haven Farm

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Kids

Snuggle up with lovable goats as we hear fun stories by author Natalie Horseman and learn about farm life at Spring Haven Farm. This will be a sweet and memorable experience for animal lovers of all ages!

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

Snuggle up with lovable goats as we hear fun stories by author Natalie Horseman and learn about farm life at Spring Haven Farm. This will be a sweet and memorable experience for animal lovers of all ages!

Things to Know

Photography

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

traditional apparel el centro hispano

Exposición de Mujeres Artesanas de El Centro Hispano/ Exhibition of Women Artisans from El Centro Hispano

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults,

Exposición de Mujeres Artesanas de El Centro Hispano

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

Exposición de Mujeres Artesanas de El Centro Hispano

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.

what's your story? memoir writing workshop

What's Your Story? Memoir Writing Workshop with Stephanie Elizondo Griest

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Everyone has a story to tell, and jotting it down can be an empowering experience. In this workshop, we will learn how to mine our memories for shareable stories that unite us all.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Everyone has a story to tell, and jotting it down can be an empowering experience. In this workshop, we will learn how to mine our memories for shareable stories that unite us all.

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, September 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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: Special Events
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, September 30, 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

Photography

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

CWS Fall 2025: Drop-In Tech Help

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 2-3 PM in the Tech Lab.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
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 2-3 PM in the Tech Lab.

Tech Help @ The Seymour Center

Tech Help @ The Seymour Senior Center

Thursday, October 2, 2025 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

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? 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! 

leyendo con el centro

Leyendo con El Centro

Monday, October 6, 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.

Banned Books Week Read-In

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the freedom to read at our Banned Books Read-In—a welcoming, community gathering where readers come together to quietly enjoy banned and challenged books in shared solidarity.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the freedom to read at our Banned Books Read-In—a welcoming, community gathering where readers come together to quietly enjoy banned and challenged books in shared solidarity.

CWS Fall 2025: Internet Basics

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 2-3 PM in the Tech Lab.

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
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 2-3 PM in the Tech Lab.

Books & Belonging

Books and Belonging

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 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, October 8, 2025 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: spooky reads. Bring a favorite and join us to discuss!

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
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: spooky reads. Bring a favorite and join us to discuss!

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.

king james

PlayMakers Repertory Company Presents: King James

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

King James

By Rajiv Joseph

Directed by Patrick Torres

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

King James

By Rajiv Joseph

Directed by Patrick Torres

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, October 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Room at Library
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...

October Picks: Tea & Tombstones 

Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 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.

October Picks: Tea & Tombstones 

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.