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Published September 18Friends to Resume Book Donations at New Location
The Friends of the Library will start receiving book donations, at a new location, starting September 24. Learn where you can drop off your donations.
City of Abilene
Published September 17Nominations Open for 2026 Ricki Brown Award
Submit your nominations for the Ricki Brown Award, honoring library staff for outstanding service in public, school, or academic libraries in Abilene and Wylie. Deadline to submit is October 23, 2026.
City of Abilene
Published September 15Library to Host Two Alzheimer's Association Educational Programs
Attend free educational program sessions brought to you by the North Central Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
City of Abilene
Published September 099/11 Memorial Stair Climb
This Friday, September 11, 2026, marks the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks. Abilene Fire Department, along with Abilene Police Department, Metro Care and Dyess Air Force Base Fire Department are hosting a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb...
City of Abilene
Published September 02ASL & Spanish Language Socials Help Connect Community
The library is pleased to introduce two new weekend social activities designed to introduce language-learning tools while practicing your skills with others.
City of Abilene
Published August 21Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club: Sign up for a spot, swing by your local library to pick out a cookbook that has a recipe matching our monthly theme, whip up a dish big enough to share with at least 15 food-loving friends, & come ready to eat, chat, & enjoy!
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Published August 17Sewing Series to Return for Fall Starting August 31
The South Branch Library will kick off its Sewing Series session for the fall and designed for adults who want to learn the basics in different forms of sewing.