Abilene Public Library

Book a Tech
2025-12-18 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-04 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-20 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Have any technology that you need help with? (computer questions, laptops, tablets, phones, etc.) Come in and sign up for one on one help. A Great help for Seniors learning new devices!
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.

LEGO Club
2025-12-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-03 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-19 15:30 - 16:30
Build your imagination with LEGOS!
Wednesday afternoons at 3:30 pm in the Children’s Library

Brown Bag Documentary
2025-12-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesdays at Noon – Bring your sack lunch
Each film lasts just under an hour

DEC 2: The story of converting abandoned railways to trails for cycling and walking
DEC 9: Go behind the doors of the Natural History Museum
DEC 16: Explore the secret world of pigeon flocks
DEC 23: See how the Christmas festivities were celebrated in the time of the Tudors
No film on Dec 30
JAN 6: Remains of this Roman road in Britain (Dere Street) can still be seen. Learn about the story of Roman military and colonial ambitions.
JAN 13: David Attenborough’s career has brought nature’s wonders to millions through his nature documentaries
No film on Jan 20
JAN 27: Dive into an exploration of Humpback whales and how they sing, feed, play & raise their young

Teen Advisory Group
2025-12-11 15:45 - 16:45, 2025-11-13 15:45 - 16:45
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 up form HERE Meeting times can be changed if needed. If you have any questions, please email Cassie at cwefald@abilenelibrary.org

Spicy Chat
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a presentation by the Chisholm Trail Extension District about herbs and spices. Learn about the health benefits of cooking with herbs and spices. Sample some chai tea and make spice mixes!Thursday, December 11th at Noon at the library.

Library Board Meeting
2025-12-09 16:00 - 17:00

Wee Read Story Time
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am
For infants through pre-school age children. Adults are to accompany children.
Stories, crafts, and snacks
Nov 4-5: ABC’s
Nov 12: Kansas Reads to Preschoolers ” Little Nita’s Big Idea”
Nov 18-19: Three little pigs
Nov 25-26: Give Thanks
Dec 2,3: CHRISTMAS JOY

Book Club - Elementary
2025-12-01 15:30 - 16:30
Book Club for Elementary Students. In the Children’s Department, discussion led by Bekah

Come Play With Me Saturdays
2025-11-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:30
Come Play with Me Saturdays
10 am – 11:30 am

A Different Theme each week – crafts and activities for Youth

CLOSED- Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-28

CLOSED - Thanksgiving
2025-11-27

LEGO Club
2025-11-26 12:30 - 17:30
Build your imagination with LEGOS!
Wednesday afternoon in the Children’s Library
Drop in anytime between 12:30 – 5:30 pm on Nov 26th

Game Club
2025-11-24 15:30 - 17:30
Meets in the Youth Department, lower level
Last Monday of the Month 3:30 – 5:30
Meet with other young people to play games and hang out, or gather the family to try something new!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
2025-11-21 17:00 - 2025-11-22 09:00
November 21 – 22
Bring in your Stuffed Animal Pal between 5-6 PM to spend a fun night at the Library! Then join us for Donuts with Deputy Depew in the morning at 9:00! There will also be a drone demonstration by the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department in conjunction with the Abilene Police Department to help us find Mr. Tiger who has decided to disappear for the occasion!

Snacks and Scribbles
2025-11-15 09:30 - 13:00
Snacks and Scribbles
Come and join us on the 3rd floor in the Teens & Tech Department for art and coloring. Snacks provided!
Come and go event 9:30 am – 1 pm
All ages welcome – Adults, Teens & Youth
Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month
