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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.

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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
Register Now
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
Register Now
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
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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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Age Group

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

A Minecraft Movie (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.

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.

Sunday STEAM

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
STEAM
Upcoming
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.

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

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! 

Community Blood Drive

10:00am–2:30pm
Adults
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Donate blood and save a life. Join us and the American Red Cross for a Community Blood Drive.

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.

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 remove non-native and invasive species, plant native trees and perennials, and maintain natural areas in the park.

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 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! 

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.

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 remove non-native and invasive species, plant native trees and perennials, and maintain natural areas in the park.

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 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! 

Transportation Safety Summit

All Day
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Transportation safety summit.

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.

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 remove non-native and invasive species, plant native trees and perennials, and maintain natural areas in the park.

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.