Board Member Opening

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

Story Path Sponsors

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

Book Love Book Club

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

Abilene City Commission Candidate Chat

Meet the candidates running for Abilene City Commission. Each Candidate will have the opportunity...

Snacks & Scribbles

Snack & Scribbles Come and join us on the 3rd floor in the Teens...

Job Opening

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

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 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 – , ...
2 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 , ...
3 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 , ...
4 CLOSED – 4th of July CLOSED – 4th of July All Day
5 CLOSED – July 4th Holiday CLOSED – July 4th Holiday All Day

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7 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 July 7, 5:30 pm – 7 pm Bring your book for quiet reading time at the library. Jordan room will be open for snacks and socializing. , ...
8 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
9 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 , ...
10 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 , ...
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12 Dan Dan the Magic Man Dan Dan the Magic Man 10:00 am - 11:30 am Dan Dan the Magic Man, the beloved traveling Kansas library magician, is set to dazzle young readers and their families with a kaleidoscope of magic and imagination. As part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Your World,” Dan Dan will bring his vibrant blend of comedy and magic to the annual , ...

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16 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 BEACH READ by Emily Henry A Romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything , ...
17 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 , ...
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