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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
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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
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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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.

Juneteenth

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

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.

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.

Independence Day

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

Teen Craft Corner

4:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
Craft
Sign-Up Open
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.

Board Game Night

6:00pm–9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events
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 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.

Trails & Treats

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Family Fun Friday

6:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Special Events
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.

Board Game Night

6:00pm–9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events
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 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.

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