Thanksgiving holiday closure

The library will close early at 6pm on Wednesday, November 26th and be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving. We're open regular hours Saturday and Sunday. Thank you for your understanding!

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leyendo con el centro

Leyendo con El Centro

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Kids
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.

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

After School

Age Group:

Kids
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. 

medicare basics

Medicare Basics

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 1, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Tech Help @ The Seymour Center

Tech Help @ The Seymour Senior Center

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
big book sale

Friends Big Book Sale — Members Only Sale

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults
Location: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices — just in time for holiday shopping! 

Abolition Day graphic

The Fire of Freedom, a Mike Wiley production

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Community History

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 5, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community History
Registration Required
Event Details:

On December 6, 1865, the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

sip and shop

Friends Big Book Sale — Sip and Shop

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices — just in time for holiday shopping! 

big book sale

Friends Big Book Sale

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults
Location: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices — just in time for holiday shopping! 

Abolition Day graphic

Beyond the Thirteenth Amendment: Reclaiming the Promise of Freedom

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:30pm

Program Type:

Community History

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 6, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community History
Registration Required
Event Details:

On December 6, 1865, the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

big book sale

Friends Big Book Sale — $10 Bag Sale

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults
Location: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices — just in time for holiday shopping! 

queer comics club

Queer Comics Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Program Type:

After School

Age Group:

Teens
Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Join other teens for December's meeting: Best of 2025!

Check out any of these 2025 graphic novels, or bring your own favorites from this year to share.

Books & Belonging

Books and Belonging

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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!

byob ook club

B.Y.O.Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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: science fiction. Bring a favorite and join us to discuss!

Legacy and Leverage: Give Smart and Maximize Your 2025 Tax Impact

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

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

Hosted by the Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation

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