Winter holiday closures

Chapel Hill Public Library will be closed December 24–28. We'll be open for regular hours on December 29–30. The library will close early at 6pm on December 31 and will be closed on January 1.

What's new at the library

Upcoming events

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/28
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
After School
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: After School
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.

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 +.

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

Community Blood Drive

1:30pm–6:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Donate blood and save a life. Join us and the American Red Cross for a Community Blood Drive.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft Corner

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Craft
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.
 

December Craft: Junk Journaling

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

Family Noon Year's Eve Party

11:30am–12:30pm
Kids
Special Events
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a head start in celebrating the New Year - families with kids of all ages are invited to a special Noon Year's Eve Party!

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.

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Library, Off Site, Staff 1-on-1
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Movie Matinee

2:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
Special Events
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a free screening of the movie Happy Feet (PG). 

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.

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