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leyendo con el centro

Leyendo con El Centro

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Special Story Times

Age Group:

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

Join El Centro Hispano for a series of reading group sessions for preschool children (ages 0-5) at Chapel Hill Public Library.

tech topics

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special hands-on program featuring local author & illustrator Tate Godwin and his new middle grade graphic novel, Operation: Cover-Up.

queer comics club

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

June Picks: Summer!

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, June 18, 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
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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

Age Group:

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

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, June 25, 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.

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
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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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Family Movie

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

Age Group:

Kids
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Moana 2 (PG)

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Leyendo con El Centro

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Special Events, Special Story Times
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events, Special Story Times
Event Details:

Join El Centro Hispano for a series of reading group sessions for preschool children (ages 0-5) at Chapel Hill Public 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.

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 Topics: Intro to Cloud Storage

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Sign-Up Open
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?

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.

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

4:00pm–4:45pm
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 for a special hands-on program featuring local author & illustrator Tate Godwin and his new middle grade graphic novel, Operation: Cover-Up.

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.

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.

June Picks: Summer!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

 

The Wild Robot (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.

LEGO Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
STEAM
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Come build with us! Create your own stories through LEGO challenges and free builds. 

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.

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.

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
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.

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.