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kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids' Program Room at Library

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Special Events

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Kids
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Our chess club invites kids of all skill levels for friendly, open play.

cliimate storytelling

Climate Storytelling in Your Backyard — Earth Day event with photographer Justin Cook

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library

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Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
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Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
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Hurricane Helene showed us that nowhere in North Carolina is safe from the effects of climate change.

film screening

Crip Camp: Autism Acceptance Month Film Screening

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library

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Special Events

Age Group:

Everyone
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Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Everyone
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In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, B3 Coffee, NeuroInclusion Hub, The Orange/Chatham Support Group of the Autism Society of North Carolina, and Chapel Hill Public Library are proud to present the screening of the film, Cri

Pizza & Poetics

Pizza and Poetics

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Library

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Special Events

Age Group:

Teens
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Room: Meeting Room C
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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!

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids' Program Room at Library

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Special Events

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Kids
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Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
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Our chess club invites kids of all skill levels for friendly, open play.

Craft Night

Craft Night

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library

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Craft

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Room: Meeting Room B
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April's project: Origami pots & birds

 

 

Tech Help @ The Seymour Center

Tech Help @ The Seymour Senior Center

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site

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Special Events

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Adults
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Age Group: Adults
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Kamal Bell

Flyleaf Kids' Author Event - Kamal Bell

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Library

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Special Events

Age Group:

Kids, Everyone
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Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Everyone
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Join us for a special author event featuring local author, farmer, and owner of Sankofa Farms, Kamal Bell.

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids' Program Room at Library

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Special Events

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Kids
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Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
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Our chess club invites kids of all skill levels for friendly, open play.

the poet is a verb

The Poet is a Verb: Local Poetry Showcase and Open Mic Night

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Library

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Teens, Adults
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Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston invites you to the third annual installment of "the poet is a verb," featuring a showcase of Triangle-area poets followed by a community open mic.

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Pizza and Poetics

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

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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. 

April's project: Origami pots & birds

 

 

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 Anime Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a new monthly anime club for tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12! Come hang out and watch anime while enjoying a variety of activities and light snacks.

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.

The Poet is a Verb: Local Poetry Showcase and Open Mic Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston invites you to the third annual installment of "the poet is a verb," featuring a showcase of Triangle-area poets followed by a community open mic.

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.

Board Game Night

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room C
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.

Queer Comics Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Teens
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

May Picks: Transformation Stories

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1