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kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids' Program Room at Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Kids
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Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
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Our chess club invites kids of all skill levels for friendly, open play.

cliimate storytelling

Climate Storytelling in Your Backyard — Earth Day event with photographer Justin Cook

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hurricane Helene showed us that nowhere in North Carolina is safe from the effects of climate change.

film screening

Crip Camp: Autism Acceptance Month Film Screening

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Everyone
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
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In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, B3 Coffee, NeuroInclusion Hub, The Orange/Chatham Support Group of the Autism Society of North Carolina, and Chapel Hill Public Library are proud to present the screening of the film, Cri

Pizza & Poetics

Pizza and Poetics

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Teens
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all teen poets! Share your poetry—whether it’s finished or a work in progress—in a creative, supportive space. Enjoy pizza, connect with fellow poets, and get inspired!

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids' Program Room at Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Kids
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Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
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, April 30, 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
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April's project: Origami pots & birds

 

 

Tech Help @ The Seymour Center

Tech Help @ The Seymour Senior Center

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
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Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Kamal Bell

Flyleaf Kids' Author Event - Kamal Bell

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Kids, Everyone
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special author event featuring local author, farmer, and owner of Sankofa Farms, Kamal Bell.

kids chess club

Kids Chess Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids' Program Room at Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

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

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

the poet is a verb

The Poet is a Verb: Local Poetry Showcase and Open Mic Night

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston invites you to the third annual installment of "the poet is a verb," featuring a showcase of Triangle-area poets followed by a community open mic.

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Age Group

Make It Monday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Craft
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Craft

Make It Monday

Let your imagination run wild and join us for Make it Monday in the kids' program room. Let's paint, color, cut, and paste together to make a fun craft. Each week we will work on a different project, and all necessary supplies will be provided.

For kids in grades K-5.

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.

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.

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.

Kids Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
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.

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.

Family Nature Walks: Frogs

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Everyone
Explore More
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Everyone
Program Type: Explore More
Event Details:

Join us in Pritchard Park for a series of guided family nature walks, led by ecoEXPLORE Education Specialist Adam Prince.

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.

Memorial Day

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

Reading with Royalty Story Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Kids
Special Story Times
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Story Times
Event Details:

Join the titleholders of Miss Chapel Hill and Miss Orange County for a special story time! Enjoy enchanting tales, engage with local royalty, and celebrate the magic of reading in this fun and interactive event. 

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.

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.

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.

Juneteenth

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

Independence Day

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

Labor Day

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

Thanksgiving

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

Christmas

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