Monday – Friday 9 -6, Saturday 9 -2, Sunday closed
785-263-3082
Youth Department 785-263-1303
Fax 785-263-2274
209 NW 4th
Abilene, Kansas 67410
Brown Bag Documentaries
The Summer Schedule of Brown Bag Documentaries : Select Tuesdays at Noon, each film...
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Declaration Conversation
The “Declaration Conversation” event is an opportunity to learn more about America’s founding document...
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Public Library Crawl
June 1 – July 31Celebrate America 250 with a summer adventure across North Central...
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This Week in the Children’s Library
First week of June activities in the Children’s Library! Monday Movie at 2 pm...
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Summer Reading
Unearth a Story at the Library! Summer Reading is available for all ages, May...
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State Library of Kansas
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Student Research, General, Health & Medical, History & Genealogy, Business & Technology, Government & Science Resources.
Digital and Audio Books available with a State of Kansas Library card number (available at APL).
Event Calendar
As we transition to a new Calendar, events prior to Oct 27, 2025 will not be visible
Events
Calendar of Events
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Free Movie in the Children's Department. See flyers in the library or call the Children's Department at 785-263-1303 to check what movie will be showing |
2 events,
Stories, Crafts, Snacks and Fun! Adults are to accompany children Target ages are infants through preschool 
Select Tuesdays at Noon, each film starts at noon and lasts just under one hour Bring your sack lunch June 2 - Along this road from London to Chichester, discover what lead the Romans to abandon Britian in the 5th century June 9 - Follow scientists as they work to untangle the complex networks of […] |
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Stories, Crafts, Snacks and Fun! Adults are to accompany children Target ages are infants through preschool |
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Youth program on Thursday mornings with special guests May 28 - Milford Nature Center June 4 - Dr. Jerry Simmons Scientist June 11 - Deputy Depew June 18 - Dickinson County Farm Bureau June 22 - Dickinson County Conservation (Earth Balloon at the Community Center) June 25 - Super Dig with Cassie
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Learn about the life of Joseph McCoy, the entrepreneur who brought cattle drives from Texas to the railroads at Abilene. Presented by Tom Luellen |
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Saturdays at 10 am Crafts and Activities June 6 - Pasta Paleontology June 13 - Cookie Excavation June 20 - Paper Airplanes with Dad June 27 - Dino Wrap up! 
On the first Saturday of the month, come in and discuss your current reads or favorite books with other teens. Recommended for ages 13 – 17 |
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Free Movie in the Children's Department. See flyers in the library or call the Children's Department at 785-263-1303 to check what movie will be showing |
3 events,
Stories, Crafts, Snacks and Fun! Adults are to accompany children Target ages are infants through preschool
Select Tuesdays at Noon, each film starts at noon and lasts just under one hour Bring your sack lunch June 2 - Along this road from London to Chichester, discover what lead the Romans to abandon Britian in the 5th century June 9 - Follow scientists as they work to untangle the complex networks of […] |
3 events,
Stories, Crafts, Snacks and Fun! Adults are to accompany children Target ages are infants through preschool |
2 events,
Youth program on Thursday mornings with special guests May 28 - Milford Nature Center June 4 - Dr. Jerry Simmons Scientist June 11 - Deputy Depew June 18 - Dickinson County Farm Bureau June 22 - Dickinson County Conservation (Earth Balloon at the Community Center) June 25 - Super Dig with Cassie 
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 […] |
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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 2nd Saturday of each month
Saturdays at 10 am Crafts and Activities June 6 - Pasta Paleontology June 13 - Cookie Excavation June 20 - Paper Airplanes with Dad June 27 - Dino Wrap up! |
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2 events,
Free Movie in the Children's Department. See flyers in the library or call the Children's Department at 785-263-1303 to check what movie will be showing |
2 events,
Stories, Crafts, Snacks and Fun! Adults are to accompany children Target ages are infants through preschool
Select Tuesdays at Noon, each film starts at noon and lasts just under one hour Bring your sack lunch June 2 - Along this road from London to Chichester, discover what lead the Romans to abandon Britian in the 5th century June 9 - Follow scientists as they work to untangle the complex networks of […] |
2 events,
Stories, Crafts, Snacks and Fun! Adults are to accompany children Target ages are infants through preschool |
1 event,
Youth program on Thursday mornings with special guests May 28 - Milford Nature Center June 4 - Dr. Jerry Simmons Scientist June 11 - Deputy Depew June 18 - Dickinson County Farm Bureau June 22 - Dickinson County Conservation (Earth Balloon at the Community Center) June 25 - Super Dig with Cassie |
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1 event,
Saturdays at 10 am Crafts and Activities June 6 - Pasta Paleontology June 13 - Cookie Excavation June 20 - Paper Airplanes with Dad June 27 - Dino Wrap up! |
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2 events,
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Free Movie in the Children's Department. See flyers in the library or call the Children's Department at 785-263-1303 to check what movie will be showing |
3 events,
Stories, Crafts, Snacks and Fun! Adults are to accompany children Target ages are infants through preschool
Select Tuesdays at Noon, each film starts at noon and lasts just under one hour Bring your sack lunch June 2 - Along this road from London to Chichester, discover what lead the Romans to abandon Britian in the 5th century June 9 - Follow scientists as they work to untangle the complex networks of […]
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Details coming soon Registration will be required - limited to 10 participants |
2 events,
Stories, Crafts, Snacks and Fun! Adults are to accompany children Target ages are infants through preschool |
1 event,
Youth program on Thursday mornings with special guests May 28 - Milford Nature Center June 4 - Dr. Jerry Simmons Scientist June 11 - Deputy Depew June 18 - Dickinson County Farm Bureau June 22 - Dickinson County Conservation (Earth Balloon at the Community Center) June 25 - Super Dig with Cassie |
0 events,
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2 events,
Saturdays at 10 am Crafts and Activities June 6 - Pasta Paleontology June 13 - Cookie Excavation June 20 - Paper Airplanes with Dad June 27 - Dino Wrap up! |
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1 event,
Free Movie in the Children's Department. See flyers in the library or call the Children's Department at 785-263-1303 to check what movie will be showing |
3 events,
Stories, Crafts, Snacks and Fun! Adults are to accompany children Target ages are infants through preschool
Select Tuesdays at Noon, each film starts at noon and lasts just under one hour Bring your sack lunch June 2 - Along this road from London to Chichester, discover what lead the Romans to abandon Britian in the 5th century June 9 - Follow scientists as they work to untangle the complex networks of […]
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The “Declaration Conversation” event is an opportunity to learn more about America’s founding document and its impact on the world during the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Participants will read excerpts from the document and participate in a discussion facilitated by Travis Lamb, program development officer at the Robert J. […] |
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Stories, Crafts, Snacks and Fun! Adults are to accompany children Target ages are infants through preschool |
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On the first Saturday of the month, come in and discuss your current reads or favorite books with other teens. Recommended for ages 13 – 17 |
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