Donate Day

Donate Day is coming March 21st! Your dollars will be matched by the Community ...

March Children’s Programs

Wee Read Story Time – Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 am Things That Go...

Job Opening

The Abilene Public Library is seeking applicants to fill a part-time, seasonal position in...

Brown Bag Documentaries

Brown Bag Documentaries return in March and April. Bring your sack lunch and join...

Book a Tech

Have any technology that you need help with? (computer questions, laptops, tablets, phones, etc.)...

Board Member Opening

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

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!

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1 Come Play with Me! – March Madness Come Play with Me! – March Madness 10:00 am - 11:30 am Saturday activities in the Children’s Department. Different activities each week. March Madness March 1 – Mumbling Madness – Dr. Suess Story Time March 8 – Marshmallow Madness March 15 – Chalk Creations March 22 – Maze Mayhem March 29 – Mud Mania – Come and plant a seed , ...

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4 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 pm THINGS THAT GO AND GROW! March 4 – 5: Down by the Station March 11 – 12: Garden Friends March 18-19: Duck on a Tractor March 25-26: The Enormous Potato , ... Brown Bag Documentary Brown Bag Documentary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bring a sack lunch, Coffee is provided. The subject matter of the films to be shown are: March 4: Visit standing stones of Callanish, highland cattle and more on the Isle of Lewis March 11: Follow two orphaned bear cubs through their childhood March 18: An overview of the presidents 1865 – 1885 – Andrew Jo , ...
5 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 pm THINGS THAT GO AND GROW! March 4 – 5: Down by the Station March 11 – 12: Garden Friends March 18-19: Duck on a Tractor March 25-26: The Enormous Potato , ...
6 LEGO Club LEGO Club 10:00 am - 11:00 am Thursdays 10 am AND 3:45 pm Build your imaginations with Legos. We will display your creations. All ages of children welcome , ... 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 Club LEGO Club 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Thursdays 10 am AND 3:45 pm Build your imaginations with Legos. We will display your creations. All ages of children welcome , ...
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8 Come Play with Me! – March Madness Come Play with Me! – March Madness 10:00 am - 11:30 am Saturday activities in the Children’s Department. Different activities each week. March Madness March 1 – Mumbling Madness – Dr. Suess Story Time March 8 – Marshmallow Madness March 15 – Chalk Creations March 22 – Maze Mayhem March 29 – Mud Mania – Come and plant a seed , ...

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11 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 pm THINGS THAT GO AND GROW! March 4 – 5: Down by the Station March 11 – 12: Garden Friends March 18-19: Duck on a Tractor March 25-26: The Enormous Potato , ... Brown Bag Documentary Brown Bag Documentary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bring a sack lunch, Coffee is provided. The subject matter of the films to be shown are: March 4: Visit standing stones of Callanish, highland cattle and more on the Isle of Lewis March 11: Follow two orphaned bear cubs through their childhood March 18: An overview of the presidents 1865 – 1885 – Andrew Jo , ... Library Board Meeting Library Board Meeting 4:00 pm
12 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 pm THINGS THAT GO AND GROW! March 4 – 5: Down by the Station March 11 – 12: Garden Friends March 18-19: Duck on a Tractor March 25-26: The Enormous Potato , ...
13 LEGO Club LEGO Club 10:00 am - 11:00 am Thursdays 10 am AND 3:45 pm Build your imaginations with Legos. We will display your creations. All ages of children welcome , ... LEGO Club LEGO Club 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Thursdays 10 am AND 3:45 pm Build your imaginations with Legos. We will display your creations. All ages of children welcome , ...
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15 Snacks and Scribbles Snacks and Scribbles 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Come and join us on the 3rd floor for art and coloring. Snacks provided! Come and go event , ... Come Play with Me! – March Madness Come Play with Me! – March Madness 10:00 am - 11:30 am Saturday activities in the Children’s Department. Different activities each week. March Madness March 1 – Mumbling Madness – Dr. Suess Story Time March 8 – Marshmallow Madness March 15 – Chalk Creations March 22 – Maze Mayhem March 29 – Mud Mania – Come and plant a seed , ...

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18 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 pm THINGS THAT GO AND GROW! March 4 – 5: Down by the Station March 11 – 12: Garden Friends March 18-19: Duck on a Tractor March 25-26: The Enormous Potato , ... Brown Bag Documentary Brown Bag Documentary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bring a sack lunch, Coffee is provided. The subject matter of the films to be shown are: March 4: Visit standing stones of Callanish, highland cattle and more on the Isle of Lewis March 11: Follow two orphaned bear cubs through their childhood March 18: An overview of the presidents 1865 – 1885 – Andrew Jo , ...
19 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 pm THINGS THAT GO AND GROW! March 4 – 5: Down by the Station March 11 – 12: Garden Friends March 18-19: Duck on a Tractor March 25-26: The Enormous Potato , ...
20 LEGO Club LEGO Club 10:00 am - 11:00 am Thursdays 10 am AND 3:45 pm Build your imaginations with Legos. We will display your creations. All ages of children welcome , ... 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 Club LEGO Club 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Thursdays 10 am AND 3:45 pm Build your imaginations with Legos. We will display your creations. All ages of children welcome , ...
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22 Come Play with Me! – March Madness Come Play with Me! – March Madness 10:00 am - 11:30 am Saturday activities in the Children’s Department. Different activities each week. March Madness March 1 – Mumbling Madness – Dr. Suess Story Time March 8 – Marshmallow Madness March 15 – Chalk Creations March 22 – Maze Mayhem March 29 – Mud Mania – Come and plant a seed , ...

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25 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 pm THINGS THAT GO AND GROW! March 4 – 5: Down by the Station March 11 – 12: Garden Friends March 18-19: Duck on a Tractor March 25-26: The Enormous Potato , ... Brown Bag Documentary Brown Bag Documentary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bring a sack lunch, Coffee is provided. The subject matter of the films to be shown are: March 4: Visit standing stones of Callanish, highland cattle and more on the Isle of Lewis March 11: Follow two orphaned bear cubs through their childhood March 18: An overview of the presidents 1865 – 1885 – Andrew Jo , ...
26 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 pm THINGS THAT GO AND GROW! March 4 – 5: Down by the Station March 11 – 12: Garden Friends March 18-19: Duck on a Tractor March 25-26: The Enormous Potato , ...
27 LEGO Club LEGO Club 10:00 am - 11:00 am Thursdays 10 am AND 3:45 pm Build your imaginations with Legos. We will display your creations. All ages of children welcome , ... LEGO Club LEGO Club 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Thursdays 10 am AND 3:45 pm Build your imaginations with Legos. We will display your creations. All ages of children welcome , ...
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29 Come Play with Me! – March Madness Come Play with Me! – March Madness 10:00 am - 11:30 am Saturday activities in the Children’s Department. Different activities each week. March Madness March 1 – Mumbling Madness – Dr. Suess Story Time March 8 – Marshmallow Madness March 15 – Chalk Creations March 22 – Maze Mayhem March 29 – Mud Mania – Come and plant a seed , ...