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ask an expert: about birds

Homeschool Hangout: Ask an Expert

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Kids
Registration will close on January 12, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all curious learners! Homeschool students in grades K–5 will explore new topics with expert guests through fun, hands-on, and interactive presentations that make learning exciting.

 

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!

mini med school

Mini Med School

Tuesday, January 13, 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!

Books & Belonging

Books and Belonging

Wednesday, January 14, 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 ook club

B.Y.O.Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on January 14, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
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: Essays & Short Stories.

seymour center

Pop Up Library @ The Seymour Senior Center

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.

slow flow yoga for adults

Slow Flow Yoga for Adults

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a free, all-levels slow flow yoga class designed to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. This is an active practice with a steady pace, but we offer plenty of modifications so everyone can participate comfortably.

Tech Topics

Tech Topics: Smartphone Accessibility

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on January 20, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start making your iPhone work for you by learning about its accessibility features. We’ll explore settings that will make your device easier on the eyes and ears.

lectura y bienestar

Lectura y bienestar

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Este es un programa que combinará meditación y lectura. El programa durará 90 minutos. 30 minutos iniciales de meditación guiada. 45 minutos de charla facilitada sobre una lectura específica. 15 minutos dedicados a preguntas y respuestas.

book bar trivia winter

Book Bar Trivia - Winter Reading Edition

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Northside District for a night of cozy winter vibes and competition with Book Bar Trivia hosted by Chapel Hill Public Library. Trivia rounds will be based on this year’s winter reading book bingo categories.

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Monday, January 26, 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. 

Craft Night

Craft Night

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

January Project: Bedazzled Book Covers

teen silent book club

Teen Silent Book Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

After School

Age Group:

Teens
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to read in a group without the pressure of discussion? Come chill with us at Silent Book Club—just you, your book, and a room full of fellow teen readers doing the same.

thinking with philosophy

Thinking with Philosophy with the UNC-Chapel Hill Philosophy Department

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:00pm

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

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Age Group

Book Bar Trivia - Winter Reading Edition

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Northside District for a night of cozy winter vibes and competition with Book Bar Trivia hosted by Chapel Hill Public Library. Trivia rounds will be based on this year’s winter reading book bingo categories.

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.

Sunday STEAM

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
STEAM
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 25, 2026 @ 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

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 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.

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 January 26, 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.

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.

Teen Silent Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
After School
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to read in a group without the pressure of discussion? Come chill with us at Silent Book Club—just you, your book, and a room full of fellow teen readers doing the same.

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.

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. 

January Project: Bedazzled Book Covers

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.

American Agitators - film + discussion

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community History
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community History
Registration Required
Event Details:

AMERICAN AGITATORS captures the remarkable story of organizing for social change in the U.S. through the work Fred Ross Sr. and many others such as iconic organizers Dolores Huerta and Fred Ross Jr.

Baby Open Play

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids
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.

Puppet Play: Mushroom in the Rain

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 10:15am.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a charming puppet play presented by teachers from Emerson Waldorf School.

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

2:15pm–4:00pm
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! 

Bright Star Theatre: Black History Hall of Fame

1:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
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!

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.

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 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.

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.

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.