Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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! 

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The Fire of Freedom, a Mike Wiley production

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

Program Type:

Community History

Age Group:

Adults
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
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.

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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! 

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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

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! 

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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Emerging Trends in End of Life Care

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hunter Beattie, owner of Endswell: A Modern Funeral Home, will offer a presentation

bird watch

Bird Watch

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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.

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. 

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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. 

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Age Group

Emerging Trends in End of Life Care

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hunter Beattie, owner of Endswell: A Modern Funeral Home, will offer a presentation

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.

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.

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.

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
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 21, 2025 @ 10:00am.
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.

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.

Family Noon Year's Eve Party

11:30am–12:30pm
Kids
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 31, 2025 @ 11:00am.
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.

Senior Housing Seminar

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
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?

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.