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Chapel Hill Public Library

Chapel Hill Public Library displays nature-inspired paintings from local artist

By Shreya Senthilkumar | September 9

The Chapel Hill Public Library is featuring a new collection from local artist Dain Kim, who was inspired by North Carolina nature and Korean folklore, ...

From the Ackland to the Botanical Gardens: Five free things to do in Chapel Hill

By Kristin Kharrat | May 21

'They love the library, and we love them back': CHPL receives national recognition

By Makenzie Mills | April 7

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Chapel Hill Public Library hosts new exhibit centering refugee chefs

By Sarah Smiley | October 22

The Chapel Hill Public Library was established in 1958. It was located on West Franklin Street until 1967, when it moved to its current home off of East Franklin Street, at 100 Library Drive.

The library offers a large selection of books as well as a digital media lab. The library was last renovated in 2011. It moved to a temporary home at University Mall until the renovations were completed in 2013.

'Banned books week is every week': Libraries, bookstores elevate banned books

By Shreya Senthilkumar | October 11

UNC Libraries and the Chapel Hill Public Library hosted events to celebrate Banned Book Week during the first week of October. Flyleaf Books, a local ...

Public library's 'Right to Read' campaign brings attention to book bans

By Jana Abdouni | October 3

“This year, we felt with the really staggering rise in book bans and especially with the book bans targeting books about race or about gender identity, ...

The Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library host book sale, raise over $31,000

By Lauren Zola | August 27

The Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library hosted one of three annual book sales this weekend. The Friends Big Book Sale included members-only discounts ...

West Chapel Hill Cemetery Project to connect community with cemetery's history

By Laney Crawley | July 11

The West Chapel Hill Cemetery was established as a burial ground for Black residents in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, after a 1947 state law mandated that ...

Chapel Hill Public Library's Neurodiversity and Nature initiative creates inclusive, adaptive spaces

By Lucy Marques | July 10

The Chapel Hill Public Library’s Neurodiversity and Nature initiative is providing neurodivergent youth and adults with sensory learning activities ...

This week is National Library Week — Here's how local libraries are celebrating

By Emma Hall | April 28

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed the week of April 23 to 29 as National Library Week. Cooper described libraries as "pioneers" that support democracy ...

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses LUMO change in work session

By Audrey Kashatus | April 12

During a work session on April 10, the Chapel Hill Town Council met to discuss controversial changes to housing ordinances in the Town. The proposed amendment ...

Chapel Hill Public Library hosts series of readings on reparations and repair

By Libby Wakefield | April 3

On March 30, the Chapel Hill Public Library hosted “From Here to Equality: Chapel Hill Community Read and Conversations,” the second session in a ...

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Chapel Hill Public Library introduces sensory resources to serve neurodiverse community

By Libby Wakefield | March 26

In an effort to make the space more inclusive, the Chapel Hill Public Library is launching an initiative that offers nature-themed, sensory-friendly resources. ...

Carrboro 203 Project construction progresses with expected completion in June 2024

By Caroline Horne | March 3

The 203 Project is set to be completed and open in June 2024, according to Susan Romaine, Carrboro mayor pro tem. The project is on schedule if the weather ...

Chapel Hill bus shelter art honors activists and events from the Civil Rights Movement

By Vina Senthil | February 21

The Chapel Hill Public Library recently highlighted three bus shelters in Chapel Hill with art that depicts important moments in the Civil Rights Movement ...

Cortland Gilliam, Chapel Hill's new poet laureate, hopes to give back and uplift

By Stefan Stalker | February 2

Chapel Hill's new poet laureate Cortland Gilliam recently began in his position, and he hopes to amplify suppressed voices and educate young members of ...

Editorial: Go to your town's public libraries

By Editorial Board | January 9

"Public services exist as the name implies to serve the public, we should be focused on helping them help the most people, not making money or breaking ...

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Chapel Hill Historical Society to move out of public library in next 12-18 months

By Lucy Marques | October 19

The Historical Society moved to the public library from 523 E. Franklin St. in 2015, when the Chapel Hill Town Council sold the building, according to ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP's 75th anniversary to celebrate with a read-in event

By Laney Crawley | October 9

The Chapel Hill Public Library is hosting a Umoja read-in on Oct. 8 in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP. The event will ...

Chapel Hill celebrates Banned Books Week through trading card exhibit, other events

By Caroline Dickey | September 21

The Chapel Hill Public Library is celebrating Banned Books Week through a partnership with Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture for the first time ...