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kids chess club

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

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Craft

Age Group:

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

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

 

 

trivia night

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

kids chess club

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.

Tech Help @ The Seymour Center

Tech Help @ The Seymour Senior Center

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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
queer comics club

Queer Comics Club

Tuesday, July 8, 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
Registration Required
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July's theme: Outlaws & Daydreamers

Books & Belonging

Books and Belonging

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library

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Special Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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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!

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Kids
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

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

byob ook club

B.Y.O.Book Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Library

Age Group:

Adults
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
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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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Preschool Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

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Photography

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

Trash Talk Cinema

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab some popcorn and get ready to roast some horribly bad (but oh-so-great) movies. From cringeworthy plot holes to over-the-top acting, we’ll have a blast tearing apart some flicks we love to hate. See you there!

Things to Know

Food Allergy

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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 sta

Toddler Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Didgeridoo Down Under

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on a colorful adventure to the Land Down Under, where we'll hear otherworldly sounds from the didgeridoo, explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback, learn about fascinating Aboriginal artwork, and much more.

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.

Kids Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

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

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.

Craft Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Craft
Full
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.

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 sta

Family Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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

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: 

Things to Know

Photography

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

Baby Open Play

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Drop in to play and meet some new friends! 

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.

Family Movie

2:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Family Movie

Need to escape the heat? Join us throughout the summer for free movie screenings at the library.

 

Moana 2 (PG)

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 sta

Sunday STEAM

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
STEAM
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required

Sunday STEAM

Join us for a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities!

For grades K - 5.

Things to Know

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 sta

Preschool Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

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 sta

Toddler Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Kids Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

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

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 sta

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 Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Super Summer Fun Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Super Summer Fun Club is our school-age, camp-themed, library adventure club.

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.