Book a Tech

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

Snacks & Scribbles

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

Book Club Elementary - 1st monday of the month Middle School - 3rd Monday of the month

Story Path Sponsors

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

Win Tickets to the Rabbit Hole

Win Tickets to the Rabbit Hole In Kansas City! We are giving away 4...

Fall Programs

Lots of exciting programs are planned for this fall! Be sure to check them...

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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2 Brown Bag Documentary Brown Bag Documentary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Tuesdays at Noon – Bring your sack lunch Each film lasts just under an hour Sept 2 – See how have British Gardens evolved over the past 100 years. Sept 9 – An overview of the Presidents, Carter – G.W. Bush Sept 16 – Remains of this oldest Roman road in Britain, built in AD 43, c , ...
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16 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For infants through pre-school age children. Adults are to accompany children. Stories, crafts, and snacks Sept 16th – Dec 3rd Sept 16-17: Good Luck Ice Cream Truck! Sept 23-24: Paddington’s Things I Feel September 30-Oct 1: Counting Creatures ___ OCT 7-8: Fall Parade O , ... Brown Bag Documentary Brown Bag Documentary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Tuesdays at Noon – Bring your sack lunch Each film lasts just under an hour Sept 2 – See how have British Gardens evolved over the past 100 years. Sept 9 – An overview of the Presidents, Carter – G.W. Bush Sept 16 – Remains of this oldest Roman road in Britain, built in AD 43, c , ...
17 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For infants through pre-school age children. Adults are to accompany children. Stories, crafts, and snacks Sept 16th – Dec 3rd Sept 16-17: Good Luck Ice Cream Truck! Sept 23-24: Paddington’s Things I Feel September 30-Oct 1: Counting Creatures ___ OCT 7-8: Fall Parade O , ... LEGO Club LEGO Club 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Build your imagination with LEGOS! Wednesday afternoons at 3:30 pm in the Children’s Library , ...
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23 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For infants through pre-school age children. Adults are to accompany children. Stories, crafts, and snacks Sept 16th – Dec 3rd Sept 16-17: Good Luck Ice Cream Truck! Sept 23-24: Paddington’s Things I Feel September 30-Oct 1: Counting Creatures ___ OCT 7-8: Fall Parade O , ... Brown Bag Documentary Brown Bag Documentary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Tuesdays at Noon – Bring your sack lunch Each film lasts just under an hour Sept 2 – See how have British Gardens evolved over the past 100 years. Sept 9 – An overview of the Presidents, Carter – G.W. Bush Sept 16 – Remains of this oldest Roman road in Britain, built in AD 43, c , ...
24 Wee Read Story Time Wee Read Story Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am For infants through pre-school age children. Adults are to accompany children. Stories, crafts, and snacks Sept 16th – Dec 3rd Sept 16-17: Good Luck Ice Cream Truck! Sept 23-24: Paddington’s Things I Feel September 30-Oct 1: Counting Creatures ___ OCT 7-8: Fall Parade O , ... LEGO Club LEGO Club 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Build your imagination with LEGOS! Wednesday afternoons at 3:30 pm in the Children’s Library , ...
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