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Independence Day

All Day
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
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queer comics club

Queer Comics Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Room at Library
Age Group:
Teens
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 qu...

July's theme: Outlaws & Daydreamers

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Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
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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.

July's theme: Outlaws & Daydreamers

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.

Monthly Board Game Night

Board Game Night

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 economi...

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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.

Books & Belonging

Books and Belonging

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 B3 Coffee and Chapel Hill Public Library are excited to present: Books and Belonging!

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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
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 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.

Trails & Treats

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come meet authors Palmer McIntyre and Hollis Oberlies, and enjoy a treat while they share insights from their captivating new NC guidebook, Trails & Treats: A Hiker and Runner’s Guide to Great Trails and

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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
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Come meet authors Palmer McIntyre and Hollis Oberlies, and enjoy a treat while they share insights from their captivating new NC guidebook, Trails & Treats: A Hiker and Runner’s Guide to Great Trails and

teen craft corner

Teen Craft Corner

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Room at Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Craft Corner:

Make, color, and paint with fellow teens in the Teen Room. Drop in any time during the activity and enjoy our monthly craft.  For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.  

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Register Now
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required

Teen Craft Corner

Make, color, and paint with fellow teens in the Teen Room. Drop in any time during the activity and enjoy our monthly craft. 

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.

Trash Talk Cinema

Trash Talk Cinema

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Library
Age Group:
Teens

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!

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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.

Moth Madness with David George

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Terrace at Library
Program Type:
Explore More
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Moths are an incredibly diverse and beautiful group of insects, with over 3,000 species found in North Carolina alone!

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Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Terrace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Explore More
Registration Required
Event Details:

Moths are an incredibly diverse and beautiful group of insects, with over 3,000 species found in North Carolina alone!

Craft Night

Craft Night

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 somethin...

July Project: Painting Planters

 

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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft
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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. 

July Project: Painting Planters

 

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 Fun Friday at CHPL

Family Fun Friday

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Plaza 1 at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Enjoy live music, games, food trucks, and fun for the whole family as we close out Summer Reading at the library. 

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Location: Library
Room: Plaza 1
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy live music, games, food trucks, and fun for the whole family as we close out Summer Reading at 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.

Monthly Board Game Night

Board Game Night

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 economi...

View Details
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.

Books & Belonging

Books and Belonging

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 B3 Coffee and Chapel Hill Public Library are excited to present: Books and Belonging!

View Details
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.

Labor Day

All Day
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1