Welcome to the Teen Room
Teens! Whether you want to hang out with friends, work on a project, get creative, read a book, or just chill, this is your space. We’ve got:
- A dedicated room just for teens (ages 13–18)
- A great selection of books and graphic novels
- Computers and research tools, plus puzzles, crafts & games
- Teen events and activities happening all the time
- Helpful staff here for you
Queer comics club
Do you love Heartstopper? Are there other LGBTQIA+ graphic novels you love, and want to discuss? Join CHPL librarians in a monthly graphic novel book club for teens that centers queer stories and voices. Each month we'll have a group of graphic novels to choose from. Read one (or more) and join us for an evening of chatting, fun, and snacks!
For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.
Foundations of Finance for Teens
Join us for Foundations of Finance, a spring series presented in collaboration with Volunteers for Youth and PNC Bank. During weekly sessions, participants will build financial foundations, craft resumes, and develop skills for confident real-world decision-making. For teens grades 6-12. Please register.
Week 1- Banking Basics
Week 2- Budgeting
Week 3- Credit Scores & Reports
Week 4- Resume Building
Events for teens
Travel 3.6 billion miles from the Sun to Pluto without leaving Pritchard Park! Our Solar System Walk, created in partnership with Morehead Planetarium, will be available from April 10-30.
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.
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Photography
We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.
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.
Join us for Foundations of Finance, a spring series presented in collaboration with Volunteers for Youth and PNC Bank.
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.
Calling all teen poets! Share your poetry—whether it’s finished or a work in progress—in a creative, supportive space. Enjoy pizza, connect with fellow poets, and get inspired!
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.
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.
Join us for Foundations of Finance, a spring series presented in collaboration with Volunteers for Youth and PNC Bank.
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.
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.
April Project: Recycled Materials Stationary
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.
Driver's Handbook
The North Carolina Driver's Handbook has been updated with icons, images, and infographics to make it easier to understand.
PrepStep College
Test prep resources, including practice tests for GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and more.