The Downtown Partnership recently launched two free library branches in Downtown Chapel Hill, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Gary Propst, 15-year Chapel Hill resident, examines books in the Franklin Street location. The Downtown Partnership recently launched two free library branches in Downtown Chapel Hill, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Gary Propst, 15-year Chapel Hill resident, examines books at the Franklin Street location.