Free Book for Parents

Abilene Public Library is proud to partner with Headstart of Kansas to offer these...

Brown Bag Documentaries

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

Author Talk

Charles Forrest Jones, author of The Illusion of Simple will be at the Abilene...

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Easter Egg Hunt

Children’s Library Easter Egg Hunt Bring a basket or we will provide a bag....

Yoto Players Available

Yoto Players and Cards are now available to check out in the Children’s Library!

Book a Tech

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

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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1 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 , ...
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3 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 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
9 Early Childhood Fair Early Childhood Fair 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Early Childhood Fair at Kennedy Elementary School on Wednesday, April 9th, 5 pm – 7 pm. Come and go. There will be a variety of booths at this fair that support services for young children (0 – 5 years) and their families. The Children’s Library will be there! For more information: sbecker@abilene , ...
10 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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12 Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am - 11:30 am Saturday, April 12 10-11:30 Bring a basket or we will provide a bag. Crafts and Snacks provided , ...

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15 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 , ...
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17 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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19 Snacks and Scribbbles Snacks and Scribbbles 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Come and join us on the 3rd floor for art and coloring. Snacks provided! Come and go event , ...

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24 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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