Job Opening

The Abilene Public Library is seeking an individual for a part-time library assistant position...

Rodeo Story Time

Saddle up for a special Rodeo Story Time! We will have special guests, Miss...

Board Member Opening

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

State Fair Reading Challenge

Win tickets to the State Fair! Sponsored by the Kansas State Fair. Complete Reading...

Watch the Candidate Chat

Watch the Candidate Chat that was held at the Library on July 22nd, for...

Story Path Sponsors

Abilene Public Library is seeking Story Path Sponsors. Be a part of supporting literacy...

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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