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This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

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 +.

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Photography

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Time

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Bright Star Theatre: Hispanic Folktales

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 20, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an adventure in Hispanic folktales!

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hobbit Hike

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Explore More
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 21, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Explore More
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’re going on an adventure! Join us for a magical, hobbit-inspired hike through “Middle Earth” (Pritchard Park). We’ll keep watch for Ringwraiths, Orcs, spiders, and dragons while we traverse a one-mile loop.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sunday STEAM

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
STEAM
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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.

Food Allergy

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Leyendo con El Centro

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Twilight Trivia Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 22, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

You better hold on tight, spider monkey!

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.

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