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Tech Topics: Intro to Cloud Storage

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults
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Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
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Have you ever wanted to access a file away from your home computer?

Tate Godwin Presents Operation: Cover-Up – Kids' Graphic Novel Event with Flyleaf Books

Tate Godwin Presents Operation: Cover-Up – Kids' Graphic Novel Event with Flyleaf Books

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room B at Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Kids
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
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Join us for a special hands-on program featuring local author & illustrator Tate Godwin and his new middle grade graphic novel, Operation: Cover-Up.

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Queer Comics Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Room at Library

Age Group:

Teens
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Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
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June Picks: Summer!

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Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library

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Special Events

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Kids
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Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
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Our chess club invites kids of all skill levels for friendly, open play.

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Family Movie

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room B at Library

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Kids
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Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
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The Wild Robot (PG)

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Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library

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Special Events

Age Group:

Kids
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft
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June Project: Tie-Dye

Supplies are limited, please register if you would like to tie-dye.

 

 

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Book Bar Trivia - Camper's Edition

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site

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Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
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Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
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Join us at The Northside District for a night of camp vibes and competition with Book Bar Trivia – Camper's edition, hosted by Chapel Hill Public Library! Test your knowledge in three exciting rounds: 

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Family Movie

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room B at Library

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Kids
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Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
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Moana 2 (PG)

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Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library

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Special Events

Age Group:

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

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Tech Topics: Intro to Cloud Storage

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to access a file away from your home computer?

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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.

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 - Film + Discussion

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of Juneteenth, join us at Chapel Hill Public Library for a free screening of American Coup: Wilmington 1898. The film shares the story of the deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrecti

Juneteenth

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

Craft Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Craft
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
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. 

June Project: Tie-Dye

Supplies are limited, please register if you would like to tie-dye.

 

 

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.

Book Bar Trivia - Camper's Edition

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us at The Northside District for a night of camp vibes and competition with Book Bar Trivia – Camper's edition, hosted by Chapel Hill Public Library! Test your knowledge in three exciting rounds: 

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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! 

Independence 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.

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.

B.Y.O.Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
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: camp reads.

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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.

Trails & Treats

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come meet authors Palmer McIntyre and Hollis Oberlies, and enjoy a treat while they share insights from their captivating new NC guidebook, Trails & Treats: A Hiker and Runner’s Guide to Great Trails and

Introduction to Sound Therapy

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how sound—one of the most powerful tools of the 21st century—can support your healing!

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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.

Tech Topics: Mac Basics

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Technology Class
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us in the Tech Lab for an introductory dive into Mac computing basics.  The Tech Lab is a computing and teaching space on the library’s ground floor that has tools for creating new media and digitizing old media.  The wor

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.

Moth Madness with David George

8:00pm–11:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Explore More
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Terrace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Explore More
Registration Required
Event Details:

Moths are an incredibly diverse and beautiful group of insects, with over 3,000 species found in North Carolina alone!

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! 

Family Fun Friday

6:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Plaza 1
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy live music, games, food trucks, and fun for the whole family as we close out Summer Reading at 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.

Medicare Basics

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room C
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.

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.

B.Y.O.Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
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: nonfiction.

Things to Know

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.

Breathe, Meditate, Realize: The Vihangam Yoga Way

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover inner peace and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul with Vihangam Yoga Meditation. 

This holistic 1-hour session is designed to guide attendees through:

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.

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.

Labor Day

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