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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.

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.

Thinking with Philosophy with the UNC-Chapel Hill Philosophy Department

2:15pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Explore life’s most pressing questions alongside students from diverse life stages and backgrounds in this Spring 2025 series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Pub

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.

Bring Your Own Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Sign-Up Open
Registration
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
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: romance. Bring a favorite and join us to discuss!

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.

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 - 10:45am
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.

Frederick Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for Douglass Day - A day of love & collective action for Black history!

Every Valentine’s Day, we invite you to a birthday party for Frederick Douglass.

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

Volunteer Workday in Pritchard Park

9:30am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Explore More
Location: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Explore More
Event Details:

Grab your gloves and pitch in to improve our Pritchard Park ecosystem. We'll dig out invasive species, plant trees & perennials, and maintain trails in the park. Bring appropriate gloves and attire for working outdoors across uneven terrain.

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.

Dental Health Story Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Kids
Special Story Times
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Story Times
Event Details:

Celebrate Dental Health Month with a fun and educational story time led by UNC Dental students. Enjoy tooth-friendly tales and learn tips for keeping your smile happy. 

For kids ages 3-6.

Things to Know

Photography

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

Executive Function 101

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

In this presentation, Kate Behrenshausen of Sage EF Coaching will provide an overview of executive function (EF) and its importance in daily adult life.

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.

Sunday STEAM

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Kids
STEAM
Sign-Up Open
Registration
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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 s

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

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 - Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This introductory level class will show you the Adobe Creative Cloud tools available in the library’s Tech Lab.  Adobe Creative Cloud includes apps used for photography, video editing, graphic design, audio production and 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.

Queer Comics Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Teens
Sign-Up Open
Registration
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.

Event Details:

February's Picks: Love 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.

History, Race, & a Way Forward - Community Read & Conversations

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Event Details:

In partnership with UNC's Commission on History, Race, and a Way Forward, join us for our second Community Book Conversation and workshop series.

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.

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