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Sunday STEAM

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Kids
STEAM
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Registration
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration 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.

Free Voter Photo IDs

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Welcome to Medicare

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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 Appointments Available

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

Follow this link to schedule an appointment.

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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

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.

Tech Tutoring Appointments Available

All Day
Adults, Everyone
Technology Class
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

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.

CWS Fall 2024: Drop In Tech Help

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Sign-Up Open
Registration
Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration 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 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.

Matinee Madness

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
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)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Bi-weekly meeting of Community History reparations affinity group. 

Myth America — Performance by Dr. Milbre Burch

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Registration 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 Appointments Available

All Day
Adults, Everyone
Technology Class
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

10:15am - 11:15am
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.

Baby Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Kids
Story Time
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

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
Story Time
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 Appointments Available

All Day
Adults, Everyone
Technology Class
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 — Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library Puzzle Sale

10:00am - 3:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Book Sale
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.

Let's Craft a Compelling Historical Fiction Novel

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration 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

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Craft
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.

Free Voter Photo IDs

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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 Appointments Available

All Day
Adults, Everyone
Technology Class
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