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Early Voting

All Day 10/23–11/1
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Event Details:

Orange County offers early voting to all eligible, registered Orange County voters who wish to vote early, in-person rather than voting absentee by mail or on Election Day at your assigned polling place.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
After School
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: After School
Event Details:

Our chess club invites kids of all skill levels for friendly, open play. Teen volunteers will teach any beginners the basics of the game.

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

Halloween Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Wear your costumes and enjoy some not-so-scary Halloween stories! Then join us for a parade around 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Halloween Toddler Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Wear your costumes and enjoy some not-so-scary Halloween stories! Then join us for a parade around 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Halloween Toddler Time

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Wear your costumes and enjoy some not-so-scary Halloween stories! Then join us for a parade around 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

CWS Fall 2025: Drop-In Tech Help

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 29, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for free computer workshops and drop-in tech help with instructors from the UNC School of Information and Library Science, every Wednesday from 2-3 PM in the Tech Lab.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Spooky Bingo

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy the classic game of Bingo with a spooky spin!  Costumes are welcome, but not required.

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

Craft Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Craft
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft
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. 

October Project: Spooky Ghost Garland & Festive Paper Chains

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

Halloween Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Story Time
Location: Library
Room: Kids' Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Wear your costumes and enjoy some not-so-scary Halloween stories! Then join us for a parade around 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.

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