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Friends of the Chatham Community Library to Host Fall Book Sale
The sale will feature more than 18,000 items, including hardbacks, softbacks, DVDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, and CDs. Admission is free to the public.
09/09/2026 9:20 AM
Goldston Public Library to Host Homeschool Hangout Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 14, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn about great Latin American figures, try delicious Latin American treats, and have a chance to play Loteria (Mexican Bingo).
09/08/2026 8:49 AM
Chatham Community Library to Host Virtual Elections Program
Monday, September 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Join the virtual discussion on Zoom at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/CCL-2026MIDTERM
09/02/2026 8:52 AM
Chatham County Board of Commissioners Adopts 2026-2031 Chatham County Libraries Strategic Plan
The five-year plan establishes priorities for the continued growth and improvement of Chatham County Public Libraries and provides direction for the Library System over the next five years.
08/31/2026 8:35 AM
Chatham County Libraries Commemorate 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Virtual Program
Friday, September 11, 2026 (All Day); Live Chat from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
08/28/2026 9:34 AM
Chatham Community Library to Host Children’s Book Presentation and Musical Performance by Sarah McCombie
This free event will take place on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
08/24/2026 11:01 AM
Chatham Community Library to Host Seed Saving for Food 10
Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Chatham Community Library Holmes Family Meeting Room 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC 27312
08/21/2026 8:25 AM
Chatham Community Library Hosts Exhibit: Forging a Nation
The powerful exhibit will be on display from August 20th through October 7th.
08/20/2026 1:37 PM
Chatham County Public Libraries to Host Hands Only CPR & AED Learning Sessions throughout September and October
Wren Memorial Library • Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – this session will be in Spanish • Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
08/19/2026 12:25 AM
Wren Memorial Library to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive
Chatham County invites all members of the community to roll up their sleeves and help save lives at Wren Memorial Library in Siler City on Friday, September 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
08/18/2026 12:53 PM
Chatham County Public Libraries Staff Member Named NC LEAF Fellow
“As part of LEAF Eastern 2026 cohort and as a professional librarian, I am focused on helping entrepreneurs navigate the ecosystem here in Chatham,” said Van Duinen.
08/18/2026 9:26 AM
Goldston Public Library to Host Diabetes Prevention Program
The free program will be held on Tuesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m.
08/13/2026 8:56 AM
Wren Memorial Library to Host Overdose Awareness and Remembrance Event
The program will honor the lives lost to overdose while raising awareness about prevention, recovery, and the community resources available to support individuals and families.
08/11/2026 9:36 AM
Friends of the Chatham Community Library (FOCCL) Announce Logo Design Contest Winner
The FOCCL Board of Directors select Jenn Cavanagh as the grand prize winner.
08/10/2026 8:22 AM
Goldston Public Library to Host End-of-Summer Celebration at Southwest District Park
Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
08/06/2026 8:51 AM
Chatham Community Library to Host Virtual Screening of Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Virtual Screening. Access the film at: https://vimeopro.com/bullfrogfilms/chathamlibraries-plasticparadise. Please request the password by emailing: social.library@chathamlibraries.org
08/05/2026 9:28 AM
Friends of the Wren Memorial Library to Host Annual Meeting and Social
Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Wren Memorial Library, 500 N 2nd Ave, Siler City, NC 27344
07/29/2026 9:36 AM
Goldston Public Library to Host All About Pollinators Program
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m., at the Goldston Public Library E. M. Harris Jr. Conference Room 9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Road Goldston, NC 27252
07/28/2026 12:38 PM
Chatham Community Library to Host Wildlife Tracking Program: Tracks, Trails & Telltales: How to Read Wildlife Signs
Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Chatham Community Library - Holmes Family Meeting Room at 197 NC Hwy 87, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
07/23/2026 8:34 AM
Goldston Public Library to Temporarily Close for Parking Lot Improvements
The library will be closed on Monday, July 27, 2026, and will reopen on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, during its regular business hours.
07/20/2026 8:44 AM