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kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Monday, December 15, 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. 

upcycled gift wrap party

Upcycled Gift Wrapping Party

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your holiday gifts and join us on Wednesday, December 17th from 5-8 pm for a drop-in event with festive music, a free hot cocoa bar, and lots of recycled paper and natural materials to wrap gifts beautifully & sustainably. 

seymour center

Pop Up Library @ The Seymour Senior Center

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
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.

volunteer workday

Volunteer Workday in Pritchard Park

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Explore More

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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.

winter solstice walk

Winter Solstice Walk

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Explore More

Age Group:

Adults
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.

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

After School

Age Group:

Kids
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: After School
Event Details:

Our chess club invites kids of all skill levels for friendly, open play. 

Donate Blood Save a Life

Community Blood Drive

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
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.

teen craft corner

Teen Craft Corner

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Teens
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

December Craft: Junk Journaling

family movie wordmark

Family Movie Matinee

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

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

Join us for a free screening of the movie Happy Feet (PG). 

Senior Housing

Senior Housing Seminar

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
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?

family nature walks

Family Nature Walks: Birds

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Program Type:

Explore More

Age Group:

Kids
Registration will close on January 10, 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.

bird watch

Bird Watch

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Explore More

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults
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.

nature journaling workshop

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

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Program Type:

Explore More

Age Group:

Adults
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.

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 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. 

queer comics club

Queer Comics Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Program Type:

After School

Age Group:

Teens
Registration will close on January 13, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off 2026 with our January queer comics club meeting: WINTER FAVORITES!

Filters
Age Group

Sunday STEAM

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
STEAM
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 14, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required

Sunday STEAM

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

For grades K - 5.

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.

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all homeschool families! Join us for a Homeschool Hangout at Chapel Hill Public Library—connect with other families, explore library resources, and enjoy games and crafts for kids.

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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
After School
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

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
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.

meeting

3:00pm–4:00pm
Location: Library
Room: Staff Meeting Room

Toddler Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
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

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Story Time
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

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
After School, STEAM
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.

Upcycled Gift Wrapping Party

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Craft
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your holiday gifts and join us on Wednesday, December 17th from 5-8 pm for a drop-in event with festive music, a free hot cocoa bar, and lots of recycled paper and natural materials to wrap gifts beautifully & sustainably. 

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.

Pop Up Library @ The Seymour Senior Center

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Special Events
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.

Family Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
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 Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

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.

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

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time

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.

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

9:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Explore More
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

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Explore More
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.

Sunday STEAM

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
STEAM
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 21, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required

Sunday STEAM

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

For grades K - 5.

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.

Make It Monday

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
Craft
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Craft

Make It Monday

Let your imagination run wild and join us for Make it Monday in the kids' program room. Let's paint, color, cut, and paste together to make a fun craft. Each week we will work on a different project, and all necessary supplies will be provided.

For kids in grades K-5.

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.

Family Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
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.

Christmas

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

Kids Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
After School
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
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.

Family Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
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.

Community Blood Drive

1:30pm–6:00pm
Adults
Special Events
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.

Teen Craft Corner

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Craft
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Craft Corner

Make, color, and paint with fellow teens in the Teen Room. Drop in any time during the activity and enjoy our monthly craft. 

For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.
 

December Craft: Junk Journaling

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 Noon Year's Eve Party

11:30am–12:30pm
Kids
Special Events
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a head start in celebrating the New Year - families with kids of all ages are invited to a special Noon Year's Eve Party!

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.