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Chapel Hill Public Library will be open from 11am-8pm on Tuesday, February 3rd.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

thinking with philosophy

Thinking with Philosophy with the UNC-Chapel Hill Philosophy Department

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

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

Explore life’s most pressing questions alongside students from diverse life stages and backgrounds in this Spring 2026 series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Pub

Tech Help @ The Seymour Center

Tech Help @ The Seymour Senior Center

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Black History Hall of Fame

Bright Star Theatre: Black History Hall of Fame

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Kids
Registration will close on February 7, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

So many amazing people and so little time to meet them all!

Follow us on a fast-paced journey through Black History as we meet Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin, Mae Jemison, the Buffalo Soldiers and more.

CHPL Winter Olympics

CHPL Winter Olympics

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Kids
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Winter Olympics are here! Join us at the library for a fun-filled day celebrating the Winter Olympics.

medicare basics

Medicare Basics

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
queer comics club

Queer Comics Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Program Type:

After School

Age Group:

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

The Winter Olympics are here—time to celebrate stories that shine with queer pride! From icy arenas to dazzling spins, these graphic novels capture the thrill of winter sports and the beauty of LGBTQ lives on and off the rink.

mini med school

Mini Med School

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
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!

thinking with philosophy

Thinking with Philosophy with the UNC-Chapel Hill Philosophy Department

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

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

Explore life’s most pressing questions alongside students from diverse life stages and backgrounds in this Spring 2026 series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Pub

Books & Belonging

Books and Belonging

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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 book club slapshots & slow burns

B.Y.O.Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

This special edition of Bring Your Own Book Club is bringing the heat! Join us for a fun, low-pressure chat about sports romances, plus a playful trivia showdown inspired by Heated Rivalry, hockey, and the Olympics.

hora de cuentos

Hora de cuentos

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Kids
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

¡Únete a la Sra. Yelitza para la hora del cuento en español! Niños y sus cuidadores están invitados a participar en un programa interactivo, completamente en español, que incluye libros, rimas, música y movimiento. 

bird watch

Bird Watch

Saturday, February 14, 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.

lunar new year

Tastes and Tales: A Lunar New Year Celebration

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on February 15, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chapel Hill Public Library warmly invites community members of all ages to celebrate Lunar New Year with us.

Tech Topics

Tech Topics: iPhone Basics

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Just get an iPhone? Switching from Android? Want to learn how to use your current device better? Join us! Registration required.

joy in motion

Joy In Motion: Line Dancing, Culture, and Community

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with an interactive line dance experience led by Soul Line Dance instructor Tracie Green. Learn popular line dances while exploring the joy, culture, and community that movement brings.

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Thinking with Philosophy with the UNC-Chapel Hill Philosophy Department

2:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Explore life’s most pressing questions alongside students from diverse life stages and backgrounds in this Spring 2026 series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Pub

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 Senior Center

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

Medicare Basics

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

Medicare Basics

Are you turning 65, and eligible for Medicare? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the information "bombarding" you? Learn about Medicare - and all its parts. Whether you are retiring soon, already retired or continuing to work, you’ll get valuable information including how and when to enroll, potential penalties for late enrollment, Medicare’s costs, benefits and options. 

SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, is a division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance that offers free, objective information about all aspects of Medicare. Offered in partnership with Orange County Department on Aging.

Registration is required. Please register here or call 919-968-2070.

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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Special Events
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.

Board Game Night

6:00pm–9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events
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.

Thinking with Philosophy with the UNC-Chapel Hill Philosophy Department

2:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Explore life’s most pressing questions alongside students from diverse life stages and backgrounds in this Spring 2026 series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Pub

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 and Belonging

2:15pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events
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.

B.Y.O.Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

This special edition of Bring Your Own Book Club is bringing the heat! Join us for a fun, low-pressure chat about sports romances, plus a playful trivia showdown inspired by Heated Rivalry, hockey, and the Olympics.

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.

Bird Watch

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Explore More
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.

Tastes and Tales: A Lunar New Year Celebration

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 15, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chapel Hill Public Library warmly invites community members of all ages to celebrate Lunar New Year with us.

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.

Tech Topics: iPhone Basics

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Just get an iPhone? Switching from Android? Want to learn how to use your current device better? Join us! Registration required.

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.

Joy In Motion: Line Dancing, Culture, and Community

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with an interactive line dance experience led by Soul Line Dance instructor Tracie Green. Learn popular line dances while exploring the joy, culture, and community that movement brings.

Things to Know

Photography

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

Thinking with Philosophy with the UNC-Chapel Hill Philosophy Department

2:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Explore life’s most pressing questions alongside students from diverse life stages and backgrounds in this Spring 2026 series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Pub

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 Spring 2026: Email Basics

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 18, 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. 

Lectura y bienestar

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 18, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fortalezca su ser interior con ejercicios de meditación y de lectura. El programa durará 90 minutos. 30 minutos iniciales de meditación guiada. 45 minutos de charla facilitada sobre una lectura específica.

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.

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.

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

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community History
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 16, 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.

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.

Southern Roots: Recipes and Stories from Mama Dips Daughter

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Southern Roots: Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip’s Daughter, an evening featuring Spring Council in conversation about her new cookbook, her family’s culinary legacy, and the role of food in shaping memory and tradition.

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.

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.

Research Café with UNC Postdocs

6:00pm–7:15pm
Adults
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

The Research Café is a free series, organized by UNC postdocs, to share the exciting research being carried out at UNC with the local 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.

Thinking with Philosophy with the UNC-Chapel Hill Philosophy Department

2:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Explore life’s most pressing questions alongside students from diverse life stages and backgrounds in this Spring 2026 series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Pub

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 Spring 2026: Drop-In Tech Help

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 25, 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. 

Craft Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Craft
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. 

February Project: Patchwork Mending

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.