Welcome to the Kids Room
A space just for kids and families! You’ll find books for every age and stage, alongside sensory-friendly furniture, colorful murals, a kids programming room, views of Pritchard Park, a LEGO table, friendly staff, creative stations for coloring and drawing, and lots more.
Questions? Email us at youthlibrarian@chapelhillnc.gov.
Visiting with a school or community group?
We’d love to have you! Please fill out this form to request a visit or book a meeting space.
Events for kids
Come build with us! Create your own stories through LEGO challenges and free builds.
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.
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.
Join us for Kid's Crafternoon and get creative with a hands-on mosaic craft! Air-dry clay and a variety of tesserae materials will be provided to spark your creativity.
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.
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.
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.
Digital materials for kids
Just for Kids Streaming Collection
Streaming videos for kids and their parents on a thoroughly kid-safe, advertisement-free media platform.
NC Kids Digital Library
Explore eBooks, audiobooks, and read-alongs for kids ages pre-K through 4th grade.
NC Kids Level Up
Discover eBooks, audiobooks, and read-alongs for kids grades 4th-8th grade.
Transparent Language
These conversation and film-based resources can help you learn more than 100 languages (including English) from just about any location.
Explora
Includes articles, primary sources, and videos on a variety of research topics. For K-12 audience.
SIRS Discoverer
Articles, nonfiction books, activities, and websites intended for elementary and middle school students