Programs for Adults
Roxie Yonkey is the author of 100 Things to do in Kansas before you Die; Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure; and Historic Kansas Roadsides: Exploring Towns along Two-Lane Highways in the Sunflower State.
She will be at the Abilene Public Library on Thursday, August 21st at 6:30 pm to discuss her book. Books will be available to purchase at the event.
Brown Bag Documentaries
Select Tuesdays at Noon
Bring your sack lunch and join us for a Documentary Film. Each film lasts under and hour, beginning at Noon in the Carnegie Level of the Library.
Tuesdays in September and October
Sept 2 – See how have British Gardens evolved over the past 100 years.
Sept 9 – An overview of the Presidents, Carter through GW Bush
Sept 16 – Remains of this oldest Roman road in Britain, built in AD 43, can still be seen today.
Sept 23 – Travel along to the extraordinary wonders of our Nation’s National Parks.
Sept 30 – The untold stories of women of World War II, from Rosie the riveters, to fly girls, code crackers and more!
Oct 7 – Archaeologists explore the British shoreline of Whitstable and uncover a 500 year old boat and the remains of a World War I depot.
Oct 14 – This film tells the history of how the office of Vice President has evolved over time.
Oct 21 – This Roman road connected London and York, two British cities founded by the Romans. Learn also about various religious practices of the time of the Romans.
Oct 28 – This film highlights those that pushed for accessibility and how their efforts culminated in the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Book a Tech
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.
If you have any questions, call 785-263-3082, and ask for the technology department.
2025 Reading Challenge
Pick up your Reading Challenge card to complete at the library.
You have all year to complete!
Snacks & Scribbles
Come and join us on the 3rd floor, the 3rd Saturday of every month for art and coloring.
Come and go from 9:30 am – 1 pm.
Snacks provided. All ages welcome.
