Abilene Public Library

Abilene Public Library Welcome to the Abilene Public Library page! Main Library to Open May 16 at Abilene Heritage Square.

We provide materials, services and programs to help community residents obtain information which meets their personal, educational, professional and recreational needs. Serving you from three locations, take advantage of the wealth of services we provide for all ages including programs, workshops, storytimes, Book-A-Librarian sessions, and more.

What’s Happening This Week at Your Library: There’s something for everyone at the Abilene Public Library! Below is a loo...
06/07/2026

What’s Happening This Week at Your Library: There’s something for everyone at the Abilene Public Library! Below is a look at what we've got planned and all are free for you to attend, no registration needed.

Want to see everything that’s happening this week? Visit our online calendar for full details on all library activities and programs: www.abilenetx.gov/apl/Calendar

💯📚 What an amazing time we had celebrating the number 100 during A Hundred Acres Storytime at the Main Library at Abilen...
06/06/2026

💯📚 What an amazing time we had celebrating the number 100 during A Hundred Acres Storytime at the Main Library at Abilene Heritage Square ! Thank you to everyone who joined us for stories, learning, and fun. Be sure to visit us this summer for the Summer Reading Challenge and plenty of exciting programs for all ages! ☀️🦖📖

🐝 State Pollinator: The Western Honeybee! Did you know? In 2015, the Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) was officially na...
06/05/2026

🐝 State Pollinator: The Western Honeybee! Did you know? In 2015, the Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) was officially named the State Pollinator of Texas!

These buzzing heroes play a huge role in our state's agriculture, pollinating crops like cotton, melons, and peaches—and supporting wild ecosystems across the Lone Star State.

Beyond their ecological impact, honeybees are also a symbol of hard work, community, and sustainability. Their designation helps raise awareness about pollinator conservation and the importance of protecting their habitats.

🌻 Fun Fact: Texas also honors the monarch butterfly as its state insect—but the honeybee earned its own spotlight for its vital pollination work!

Abilene Rewind: This photo captures a moment in motion at the Texas & Pacific Railroad Station during the 1950s—traveler...
06/04/2026

Abilene Rewind: This photo captures a moment in motion at the Texas & Pacific Railroad Station during the 1950s—travelers with their luggage in tow, preparing to board a train and head off to destinations unknown. 🧳✨

A helpful clue to the photo’s era appears just to the right: a sign reading Hotel Drake, the name given to the former Hotel Grace beginning in 1946. The hotel would remain a downtown fixture until it closed in 1973.

Train travel once played a central role in Abilene life, with the T&P Station serving as a major hub for passengers and commerce. That began to change after the last passenger train departed in 1967, as travel by rail declined and downtown hotels like the Hotel Drake became less essential than they once were.

Photos like this freeze a fleeting moment—when Abilene was still a city of arrivals and departures, and the railroad helped connect West Texas to the wider world.

📸 Do you remember taking a train trip from Abilene? We’d love to hear your stories.

📚💫 Little ones had so much fun at Toddler Time! Families with children ages 2–3 are invited to join us for a cheerful mi...
06/03/2026

📚💫 Little ones had so much fun at Toddler Time! Families with children ages 2–3 are invited to join us for a cheerful mix of stories, music, rhymes, and early learning fun. 🎶✨

📍 Main Library at Abilene Heritage Square - Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
📍 South Branch Library - Thursdays at 11:00 AM

06/02/2026

The Summer Reading Challenge 2026 has officially begun at the Abilene Public Library, and this year’s challenge is packed with dinosaur-themed fun! 🦖☀️📚 No matter your age, there’s a challenge waiting for you. Sign up, start reading, and join us for a roaring good summer!

Did you catch that yesterday’s macro photo was a turtle? 🐢 Bring your little animal lovers to the Main Library this on S...
06/02/2026

Did you catch that yesterday’s macro photo was a turtle? 🐢 Bring your little animal lovers to the Main Library this on Saturday, June 6 at 10:45am or 3:00pm for a wild adventure with Animal Ambassadors from Abilene Zoo! https://bit.ly/49933PT

🦖☀️ Join the Summer Reading Challenge at your Abilene Public Library! Running throughout June and July, we have fun chal...
06/01/2026

🦖☀️ Join the Summer Reading Challenge at your Abilene Public Library! Running throughout June and July, we have fun challenges for any age. 📚✨ Don’t miss out on the fun! Visit www.abilenetx.gov/apl/SRC to learn how the challenge works and get started on your summer adventure.

It's time for Macro Monday! Can you spot what this close-up photo is? 🕵️‍♂️🧐 Take a guess in the comments below and stay...
06/01/2026

It's time for Macro Monday! Can you spot what this close-up photo is? 🕵️‍♂️🧐 Take a guess in the comments below and stay tuned for tomorrow’s answer!

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1699 S 1st Street, Ste 100
Abilene, TX
79602

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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