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Published September 21Library Continues Health Education Series with Breast Cancer Awareness Program
The library's branches inside the recreation centers will host free community programs on Breast Cancer Awareness in partnership with Hendrick Medical Center.
City of Abilene
Published September 18Abilene Police Department K9 Unit to Host 2026 United States Police Canine Association National Fiel
ABILENE, TEXAS — The Abilene Police Department K9 Unit is proud to host the 2026 United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) National Field Trials, September 20–25, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.
City of Abilene
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 22, 2026.
City of Abilene
Published September 17Plan Your Entry for Library's Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The South Branch Library will host its annual fall contest to see who can create the best pumpkin. Entries will be due October 23-25 with public voting taking place October 26-31.
City of Abilene
Published September 16National Police K9 Competition & Training Coming to Abilene
ABILENE, TX – United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) announces the 2026 National Police K-9 Field Trials in Abilene, Texas, Sept. 20–25.
City of Abilene
Published September 16Navigating NoveList to Discover Your Next Great Read
Main Library will host a free workshop on using a great reader's advisory tool to provide you with endless reading suggestions Saturday, September 26.
City of Abilene
Published September 15Fiscal Year 2027 budget and capital investments will bring visible benefits to residents
The Abilene City Council adopted a $414.6 million operating budget on Sept. 10, 2026, that includes street work, park improvements, more public safety equipment, longer recreation center hours and other investments residents will see and use.
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 14APL Radio Players Bring Golden Age of Radio to Life
We're bringing the Golden Age of Radio into the present day in two fun programs planned in October by library staff at the G.V. Daniels and Sears Recreation Centers.
City of Abilene
Published September 11Fatal Motorcycle Crash Investigation
ABILENE, TX – On September 9, 2026, at approximately 4:24 p.m., first responders were called to a collision at the intersection of Sayles Boulevard and South 12th Street.
City of Abilene
Published September 11Set Sail for a Day of Pirate Themed Fun
Families are invited to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with fun activities at your library on Saturday, September 19 including stories, games, movies, and more!