Abilene Public Library

Abilene Public Library Welcome to the Abilene Public Library page and serving the community from four locations!

We provide materials, services and programs to help community residents obtain information which meets their personal, educational, professional and recreational needs. Serving you from three locations, take advantage of the wealth of services we provide for all ages including programs, workshops, storytimes, Book-A-Librarian sessions, and more.

There’s always something happening at your Abilene Public Library! Take a look at what’s going on tomorrow and find a pr...
09/28/2026

There’s always something happening at your Abilene Public Library! Take a look at what’s going on tomorrow and find a program, activity, or event that’s right for you.

For additional information, visit our online calendar at www.abilenetx.gov/apl/Calendar or check out our Facebook Events for more details.

We hope to see you at the library tomorrow! 👋📖

📚✨ Storytime is getting bigger and better at the Sears Branch Library! Join us every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for Big Kid S...
09/28/2026

📚✨ Storytime is getting bigger and better at the Sears Branch Library! Join us every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for Big Kid Storytime, designed especially for children ages 3–6. Kids can enjoy longer stories, engaging activities, and plenty of opportunities to build important developmental skills—all while having fun! 🌟 Make storytime part of your weekly routine and join us for some reading, learning, and fun! 💙

09/27/2026

🔎 Dig into your family history this October! We're expanding our genealogy programming and want you to take advantage of them including:

📚 Genealogy Open Lab
🧬 Genealogy Lock-In
🌳 Genealogy 101
✍️ Heritage Writing: Collect Your Family Stories

Whether you're just getting started or you've been researching your family for years, there's something for you this October!

👉 Learn more online:

What’s Happening This Week at Your Library: There’s something for everyone at the Abilene Public Library! Below is a loo...
09/27/2026

What’s Happening This Week at Your Library: There’s something for everyone at the Abilene Public Library! Below is a look at what we've got planned and all are free for you to attend, no registration needed.

Want to see everything that’s happening this week? Visit our online calendar for full details on all library activities and programs: www.abilenetx.gov/apl/Calendar

✨ Ready to learn something new? Your library card can help you build new skills anytime, anywhere!This week’s Digital Re...
09/26/2026

✨ Ready to learn something new? Your library card can help you build new skills anytime, anywhere!

This week’s Digital Resource Spotlight features Universal Class, an online learning platform offering hundreds of courses on a wide variety of topics.

💻 Learn at your own pace with classes covering subjects like technology, business, health and wellness, hobbies, writing, and more.

Whether you’re picking up a new hobby, improving a skill, or exploring a personal interest, Universal Class makes lifelong learning accessible from home.

📚 Start your next learning adventure with Universal Class through the Abilene Public Library!

📚 A new security step is coming to Libby, OverDrive & Kanopy! Next week users will be prompted to enter your library PIN...
09/26/2026

📚 A new security step is coming to Libby, OverDrive & Kanopy! Next week users will be prompted to enter your library PIN when signing in to these digital services. This added layer of authentication is designed to help keep your digital library account secure.

🔑 Don’t know your PIN or having trouble signing in? Library staff are happy to help.

👉 Learn more about the upcoming change: https://www.abilenetx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3461

We’ve got an explosive Saturday of fun planned at the library, with something for little ones, families, and teens!📚 Boo...
09/25/2026

We’ve got an explosive Saturday of fun planned at the library, with something for little ones, families, and teens!

📚 Book Talk with Local Author Essie Childers

Spanish Social for families to learn about Pronunciator, learning languages, and practicing with others.

👶 Baby Steps + Wiggles & Giggles for a fun weekend edition for families who can't make it out during the week.

And there's much more. Don't miss the fun and find out more online on our events calendar at www.abilenetx.gov/apl/Calendar.

🎀 Learn. Ask questions. Take charge of your health.The Library and Hendrick Medical Center are continuing our health edu...
09/25/2026

🎀 Learn. Ask questions. Take charge of your health.

The Library and Hendrick Medical Center are continuing our health education series with Breast Cancer Awareness. Learn about risk factors, routine screenings, early detection, and healthy lifestyle choices from Aubri Ward, manager of the Breast Institute at Hendrick Health.

📅 Friday, Oct. 2 | 11:00 AM – G.V. Daniels Branch Library
📅 Friday, Oct. 16 | 11:00 AM – Sears Recreation Center

Both sessions are free and open to adults. No registration required. Come learn more and share the information with someone you care about. 💗

🎩 State Symbol Spotlight: The Stetson Cowboy Hat 🤠Timeless, tough, and unmistakably Texan, the Stetson is the unofficial...
09/25/2026

🎩 State Symbol Spotlight: The Stetson Cowboy Hat 🤠

Timeless, tough, and unmistakably Texan, the Stetson is the unofficial state hat of Texas, worn with pride across ranches, rodeos, and city streets.

🧵 Created by John B. Stetson in the 1860s, the “Boss of the Plains” hat was built for frontier life as it was durable, water-resistant, and wide-brimmed to beat the Texas sun.

📍 Though Texas officially adopted the cowboy hat as its state hat in 2015, the Stetson brand remains the most iconic, with deep roots in Texas law enforcement, rodeo culture, and Western fashion.

🎬 From Lonesome Dove to the Texas Highway Patrol, the Stetson is more than a hat, it’s a symbol of Lone Star legacy.

We’ve got a fun Friday planned with something for little learners, families, and teens!✏️ Pre-School Practice — Young ch...
09/25/2026

We’ve got a fun Friday planned with something for little learners, families, and teens!

✏️ Pre-School Practice — Young children can build some of the basic skills they’ll need to help prepare for their school years.

🐅 Family Fun: Tigers! — Kids and families can roar into the weekend with stories, songs, and crafts all inspired by one of nature’s most fascinating big cats.

🎉 Teen Night at the Sears Recreation Center — Teens can enjoy an evening of activities, socializing, and fun in a safe and welcoming environment.

Three great ways to learn, play, and connect this Friday! Check out the graphic for times and details, and make plans to join us.

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1699 S 1st Street, Ste 100
Abilene, TX
79602

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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