Summer Reading

Summer Reading Program for ALL AGES! May 22 – July 12 Adults may sign...

Shh! Quiet Reading Night

Monday June 2nd, 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Bring your book and have some quiet...

LEGO Education

UPDATE: THE THURSDAY CLASS IS NOW FULL, BUT WE ARE ADDING ANOTHER CLASS ON...

Board Member Opening

We have an opening for a library board member. Requirements are that the...

Book Love Book Club

A Book Club for Readers who love Books, Libraries and Bookstores Wednesday, June 18at...

Milford Nature Center

Special guests at the Our Colorful World children’s program will be Milford Nature Center. ...

Sunflower eLibrary

Borrow & read ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more online from your local library for free! Libby is the library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide! Log in with your Abilene Kansas library card

Start here

To Sign in, select Abilene Public Library, and enter your APL card number. If your card number is 6 digits, please add 27410000 in front of your number

Hoopla

The library offers Hoopla digital to our patrons!
Access on your mobile device or from a personal computer! Go to hoopladigital.com or download the app from your app store to get started! Use your email address and create a password. Choose Abilene Public Library and enter your library card number. If your card number is 6 digits, please add 27410000 in front of your number.

Check out up to 6 titles per month. Titles are always available, so no wait!

State Library of Kansas

State of Kansas Library has several different apps to choose from for digital reading and audio.

You will need a State of Kansas Library card number (available at APL).

Once you have your State of Kansas Library card, start here to find the reading app that works for you!

Event Calendar

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2 Monday Movies Monday Movies 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Free Movie in the Children’s Library! Check at the Library to see details of what movie will be shown each week , ... Shh! Quiet Reading Night Shh! Quiet Reading Night 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, June 2, 5:30 pm – 7 pm Bring your book for quiet reading time at the library. Jordan room will be open for snacks and socializing. , ...
3 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For Infants through Pre-K children, children must be accompanied by an adult June 3, 4 – The Cleverest Spider June 10, 11 – Come Out, Come Out Chameleon June 17, 18 – Summer Color June 24, 25 – Music Is with Maren Maneley July 1, 2 – On the Fourth of July , ... Brown Bag Documentary Brown Bag Documentary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bring a sack lunch, Coffee is provided. Tuesdays at Noon Lasts approximately one hour June 3 – Explore the natural wonders of the National Parks June 10 – This film will show the fascinating character of the artist Whistler, known for the groundbreaking portrait of his mother June 17 – , ...
4 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For Infants through Pre-K children, children must be accompanied by an adult June 3, 4 – The Cleverest Spider June 10, 11 – Come Out, Come Out Chameleon June 17, 18 – Summer Color June 24, 25 – Music Is with Maren Maneley July 1, 2 – On the Fourth of July , ... LEGO Education LEGO Education 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm WE HAVE ADDED AN ADDITIONAL CLASS ON WEDNESDAYS AS OF 3/29/25 THERE ARE ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT This is a fun hour long LEGO class for kids ages 8-13. We will be using BricQ from LEGO Education and all working on the same projects in teams of two. (Recommend signing up with a friend!) The class is only available for 8 studen , ...
5 Our Colorful World Our Colorful World 10:00 am - 11:00 am Special Programs for Youth Thursdays at 10 am Featuring: June 5 – Milford Nature Center June 12 – Beech Art Museum June 19 – Jennifer Latzke June 26 – Music with Maren Meneley Special Thanks to our Sponsors LEGO Activities Sponsors: Black Realtors, Brierton Engineering, Bayer Construct , ... Book a Tech Book a Tech 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Have any technology that you need help with? (computer questions, laptops, tablets, phones, etc.) Come in and sign up for one on one help. 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, sign up for 30 minute sessions from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Sign up is on the 3rd floor. If you think you’ll need more than 30 minutes, let us know. I , ... LEGO Education LEGO Education 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm UPDATE: CLASS IS NOW FULL This is a fun hour long LEGO class for kids ages 8-13. We will be using BricQ from LEGO Education and all working on the same projects in teams of two. (Recommend signing up with a friend!) The class is only available for 8 students. Sign up on the Library website beginning May 1. This event , ...
6 LEGO Club LEGO Club 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come build your imagination. No registration needed for this program. All ages of youth Special Thanks to our Sponsors LEGO Activities Sponsors: Black Realtors, Brierton Engineering, Bayer Construction, Linder Electric Summer Reading Sponsors: Amanda West State Farm, Smith Heating and Air, Bayer Construction , ...
7 Come Play with Me Saturdays Come Play with Me Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am Activities, games, crafts in the Children’s Library Each week will be a different theme , ...

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9 Monday Movies Monday Movies 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Free Movie in the Children’s Library! Check at the Library to see details of what movie will be shown each week , ...
10 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For Infants through Pre-K children, children must be accompanied by an adult June 3, 4 – The Cleverest Spider June 10, 11 – Come Out, Come Out Chameleon June 17, 18 – Summer Color June 24, 25 – Music Is with Maren Maneley July 1, 2 – On the Fourth of July , ... Brown Bag Documentary Brown Bag Documentary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bring a sack lunch, Coffee is provided. Tuesdays at Noon Lasts approximately one hour June 3 – Explore the natural wonders of the National Parks June 10 – This film will show the fascinating character of the artist Whistler, known for the groundbreaking portrait of his mother June 17 – , ... Library Board Meeting Library Board Meeting 4:00 pm
11 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For Infants through Pre-K children, children must be accompanied by an adult June 3, 4 – The Cleverest Spider June 10, 11 – Come Out, Come Out Chameleon June 17, 18 – Summer Color June 24, 25 – Music Is with Maren Maneley July 1, 2 – On the Fourth of July , ... LEGO Education LEGO Education 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm WE HAVE ADDED AN ADDITIONAL CLASS ON WEDNESDAYS AS OF 3/29/25 THERE ARE ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT This is a fun hour long LEGO class for kids ages 8-13. We will be using BricQ from LEGO Education and all working on the same projects in teams of two. (Recommend signing up with a friend!) The class is only available for 8 studen , ...
12 Our Colorful World Our Colorful World 10:00 am - 11:00 am Special Programs for Youth Thursdays at 10 am Featuring: June 5 – Milford Nature Center June 12 – Beech Art Museum June 19 – Jennifer Latzke June 26 – Music with Maren Meneley Special Thanks to our Sponsors LEGO Activities Sponsors: Black Realtors, Brierton Engineering, Bayer Construct , ... LEGO Education LEGO Education 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm UPDATE: CLASS IS NOW FULL This is a fun hour long LEGO class for kids ages 8-13. We will be using BricQ from LEGO Education and all working on the same projects in teams of two. (Recommend signing up with a friend!) The class is only available for 8 students. Sign up on the Library website beginning May 1. This event , ... Teen Advisory Group Teen Advisory Group 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Meetings are at 3:45 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month. TAG is a group of teens who work to make the library teen friendly. It’s a great way to earn community service hours and to help choose and plan activities and programs at the library. If you are already a member, Please sign up again, thank you! Print a sign , ...
13 LEGO Club LEGO Club 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come build your imagination. No registration needed for this program. All ages of youth Special Thanks to our Sponsors LEGO Activities Sponsors: Black Realtors, Brierton Engineering, Bayer Construction, Linder Electric Summer Reading Sponsors: Amanda West State Farm, Smith Heating and Air, Bayer Construction , ...
14 Come Play with Me Saturdays Come Play with Me Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am Activities, games, crafts in the Children’s Library Each week will be a different theme , ...

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16 Monday Movies Monday Movies 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Free Movie in the Children’s Library! Check at the Library to see details of what movie will be shown each week , ...
17 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For Infants through Pre-K children, children must be accompanied by an adult June 3, 4 – The Cleverest Spider June 10, 11 – Come Out, Come Out Chameleon June 17, 18 – Summer Color June 24, 25 – Music Is with Maren Maneley July 1, 2 – On the Fourth of July , ... Brown Bag Documentary Brown Bag Documentary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bring a sack lunch, Coffee is provided. Tuesdays at Noon Lasts approximately one hour June 3 – Explore the natural wonders of the National Parks June 10 – This film will show the fascinating character of the artist Whistler, known for the groundbreaking portrait of his mother June 17 – , ...
18 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For Infants through Pre-K children, children must be accompanied by an adult June 3, 4 – The Cleverest Spider June 10, 11 – Come Out, Come Out Chameleon June 17, 18 – Summer Color June 24, 25 – Music Is with Maren Maneley July 1, 2 – On the Fourth of July , ... Book Love Book Club Book Love Book Club 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm A Book Club for Readers who love Books, Libraries and Bookstores Wednesday, July 16 at Noon Books will be available to check out at the library THE READING LIST by Sara Nisha Adams An unforgettable and heartwarming debut about how a chance encounter with a list of library books helps forge an unlikely friendship betwee , ... LEGO Education LEGO Education 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm WE HAVE ADDED AN ADDITIONAL CLASS ON WEDNESDAYS AS OF 3/29/25 THERE ARE ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT This is a fun hour long LEGO class for kids ages 8-13. We will be using BricQ from LEGO Education and all working on the same projects in teams of two. (Recommend signing up with a friend!) The class is only available for 8 studen , ...
19 Our Colorful World Our Colorful World 10:00 am - 11:00 am Special Programs for Youth Thursdays at 10 am Featuring: June 5 – Milford Nature Center June 12 – Beech Art Museum June 19 – Jennifer Latzke June 26 – Music with Maren Meneley Special Thanks to our Sponsors LEGO Activities Sponsors: Black Realtors, Brierton Engineering, Bayer Construct , ... Book a Tech Book a Tech 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Have any technology that you need help with? (computer questions, laptops, tablets, phones, etc.) Come in and sign up for one on one help. 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, sign up for 30 minute sessions from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Sign up is on the 3rd floor. If you think you’ll need more than 30 minutes, let us know. I , ... LEGO Education LEGO Education 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm UPDATE: CLASS IS NOW FULL This is a fun hour long LEGO class for kids ages 8-13. We will be using BricQ from LEGO Education and all working on the same projects in teams of two. (Recommend signing up with a friend!) The class is only available for 8 students. Sign up on the Library website beginning May 1. This event , ...
20 LEGO Club LEGO Club 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come build your imagination. No registration needed for this program. All ages of youth Special Thanks to our Sponsors LEGO Activities Sponsors: Black Realtors, Brierton Engineering, Bayer Construction, Linder Electric Summer Reading Sponsors: Amanda West State Farm, Smith Heating and Air, Bayer Construction , ...
21 Snacks and Scribbles Snacks and Scribbles 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Snacks and Scribbles Come and join us on the 3rd floor in the Teens & Tech Department for art and coloring. Snacks provided! Come and go event All ages welcome – Adults, Teens & Youth Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month , ... Come Play with Me Saturdays Come Play with Me Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am Activities, games, crafts in the Children’s Library Each week will be a different theme , ... The Amazing Puzzle Race The Amazing Puzzle Race 10:15 am The Amazing Puzzle Race Saturday, June 21 Welcome and instructions at 10:15 am Puzzle Race at 10:30 am Up to 10 teams of 4 will race to see who can be the first to complete a 500 piece puzzle. There are prizes for the winners and an amazing door prize! Register your team at the library by June 18th , ...

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23 Monday Movies Monday Movies 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Free Movie in the Children’s Library! Check at the Library to see details of what movie will be shown each week , ...
24 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For Infants through Pre-K children, children must be accompanied by an adult June 3, 4 – The Cleverest Spider June 10, 11 – Come Out, Come Out Chameleon June 17, 18 – Summer Color June 24, 25 – Music Is with Maren Maneley July 1, 2 – On the Fourth of July , ... Brown Bag Documentary Brown Bag Documentary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bring a sack lunch, Coffee is provided. Tuesdays at Noon Lasts approximately one hour June 3 – Explore the natural wonders of the National Parks June 10 – This film will show the fascinating character of the artist Whistler, known for the groundbreaking portrait of his mother June 17 – , ...
25 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For Infants through Pre-K children, children must be accompanied by an adult June 3, 4 – The Cleverest Spider June 10, 11 – Come Out, Come Out Chameleon June 17, 18 – Summer Color June 24, 25 – Music Is with Maren Maneley July 1, 2 – On the Fourth of July , ... LEGO Education LEGO Education 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm WE HAVE ADDED AN ADDITIONAL CLASS ON WEDNESDAYS AS OF 3/29/25 THERE ARE ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT This is a fun hour long LEGO class for kids ages 8-13. We will be using BricQ from LEGO Education and all working on the same projects in teams of two. (Recommend signing up with a friend!) The class is only available for 8 studen , ...
26 Our Colorful World Our Colorful World 10:00 am - 11:00 am Special Programs for Youth Thursdays at 10 am Featuring: June 5 – Milford Nature Center June 12 – Beech Art Museum June 19 – Jennifer Latzke June 26 – Music with Maren Meneley Special Thanks to our Sponsors LEGO Activities Sponsors: Black Realtors, Brierton Engineering, Bayer Construct , ... LEGO Education LEGO Education 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm UPDATE: CLASS IS NOW FULL This is a fun hour long LEGO class for kids ages 8-13. We will be using BricQ from LEGO Education and all working on the same projects in teams of two. (Recommend signing up with a friend!) The class is only available for 8 students. Sign up on the Library website beginning May 1. This event , ...
27 LEGO Club LEGO Club 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come build your imagination. No registration needed for this program. All ages of youth Special Thanks to our Sponsors LEGO Activities Sponsors: Black Realtors, Brierton Engineering, Bayer Construction, Linder Electric Summer Reading Sponsors: Amanda West State Farm, Smith Heating and Air, Bayer Construction , ...
28 Come Play with Me Saturdays Come Play with Me Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am Activities, games, crafts in the Children’s Library Each week will be a different theme , ...

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30 Monday Movies Monday Movies 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Free Movie in the Children’s Library! Check at the Library to see details of what movie will be shown each week , ...
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