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Sunday STEAM

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Sunday STEAM:

Join us for a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities! For grades K - 5.

Waitlist
Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

voter ids

Free Voter Photo IDs

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room D at Library
Event Details:

Get a free voter ID from the Orange County Board of Elections. Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina. To be issued a free voter photo ID card, the ...

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Event Details:

Get a free voter ID from the Orange County Board of Elections.

Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina.

medicare basics

Welcome to Medicare

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at Library
Age Group:
Adults
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 s...

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults

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 call 919-968-2070 to register.

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 tutoring

Tech Tutoring Appointments Available

All Day
Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Follow this link to schedule an appointment. Schedule a tech tutoring appointment for personalized help with knowledgeable Chapel Hill Public Library staff. Some of the many thi...

Location: Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Follow this link to schedule an appointment.

Schedule a tech tutoring appointment for personalized help with knowledgeable Chapel Hill Public Library s

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
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.

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

Photography

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

Monthly Board Game Night

Board Game Night

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 economi...

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.

tech tutoring

Tech Tutoring Appointments Available

All Day
Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Follow this link to schedule an appointment. Schedule a tech tutoring appointment for personalized help with knowledgeable Chapel Hill Public Library staff. Some of the many thi...

Location: Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Follow this link to schedule an appointment.

Schedule a tech tutoring appointment for personalized help with knowledgeable Chapel Hill Public Library s

Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
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.

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

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
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.

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.

cws wordmark

CWS Fall 2024: Drop In Tech Help

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Fall 2024 CWS Schedule Sept 18: Smartphone Basics Sept 25: Drop in Tech Help Oct 2: Google Sheets Oct 9: Drop in Tech Help Oct 23: Health Info Oct 30 Drop in Tech...

Sign-Up Open
Required
Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Fall 2024 CWS Schedule

Sept 18: Smartphone Basics

Sept 25: Drop in Tech Help

Oct 2: Google Sheets

Oct 9: Drop in Tech Help

Oct 23: Health Info

Oct 30 Drop in Tech Help

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 & Belonging

Books and Belonging

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

 B3 Coffee and Chapel Hill Public Library are excited to present: Books and Belonging! This monthly meet-up group will use books to bring together people of all abilities...

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.

matinee madness

Matinee Madness

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Library
Age Group:
Teens
Matinee Madness:

Join fellow teens in the Teen Room and watch a movie after school. Bring your friends and pick the movie!   For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.

Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens

Matinee Madness

Join fellow teens in the Teen Room and watch a movie after school. Bring your friends and pick the movie!
 

For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.

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.

E4E Action Group (Equity for Education)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bi-weekly meeting of Community History reparations affinity group. 

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Bi-weekly meeting of Community History reparations affinity group. 

myth america

Myth America — Performance by Dr. Milbre Burch

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

What do an Irish Immigrant, an unhoused person, an essential worker and a child’s unstudied wisdom have in common? Their humanity calls to our own. Called a “retrospective show ...

Sign-Up Open
Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 156
Event Details:

What do an Irish Immigrant, an unhoused person, an essential worker and a child’s unstudied wisdom have in common? Their humanity calls to our own.

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 tutoring

Tech Tutoring Appointments Available

All Day
Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Follow this link to schedule an appointment. Schedule a tech tutoring appointment for personalized help with knowledgeable Chapel Hill Public Library staff. Some of the many thi...

Location: Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Follow this link to schedule an appointment.

Schedule a tech tutoring appointment for personalized help with knowledgeable Chapel Hill Public Library s

Family Story Time

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Family Story Time:

30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family. For ages 2 +.

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

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
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.

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
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.

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

tech tutoring

Tech Tutoring Appointments Available

All Day
Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Follow this link to schedule an appointment. Schedule a tech tutoring appointment for personalized help with knowledgeable Chapel Hill Public Library staff. Some of the many thi...

Location: Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Follow this link to schedule an appointment.

Schedule a tech tutoring appointment for personalized help with knowledgeable Chapel Hill Public Library s

puzzle palooza

Puzzle Palooza — Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library Puzzle Sale

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby at Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Calling all puzzle lovers — the Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library are hosting their first-ever puzzle sale, with hundreds of gently used puzzles for just $6 each. All proceeds ...

Location: Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Calling all puzzle lovers — the Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library are hosting their first-ever puzzle sale, with hundreds of gently used puzzles for just $6 each. All proceeds support the library.

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.

historical fiction

Let's Craft a Compelling Historical Fiction Novel

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to prepare for National Novel Writing Month as local indie author Jill Caugherty leads a workshop covering the various aspects of crafting a compelling work of Historical F...

Sign-Up Open
Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us to prepare for National Novel Writing Month as local indie author Jill Caugherty leads a workshop covering the various aspects of crafting a compelling work of Historical Fiction.

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.

Make It Monday

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids' Program Room at Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Kids
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...

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.

voter ids

Free Voter Photo IDs

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room D at Library
Event Details:

Get a free voter ID from the Orange County Board of Elections. Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina. To be issued a free voter photo ID card, the ...

Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Event Details:

Get a free voter ID from the Orange County Board of Elections.

Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina.

tech tutoring

Tech Tutoring Appointments Available

All Day
Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Follow this link to schedule an appointment. Schedule a tech tutoring appointment for personalized help with knowledgeable Chapel Hill Public Library staff. Some of the many thi...

Location: Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Follow this link to schedule an appointment.

Schedule a tech tutoring appointment for personalized help with knowledgeable Chapel Hill Public Library s