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October 22, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Activity Room
Friday Fun Day: Creative Coloring2021-10-22T16:00:00Your Mockingbird Branch is the place for kids to be on Friday afternoons as we host Friday Fun Day activities in our Activity Room. Each week will feature fun hands-on activities that youth can get involved in as a great way to kick off the weekend. This week, after a long week of school, come relax at your library with some coloring activities. We’ll supply you with the pages and colors you’ll need to sit down and de-stress with friends. Don’t miss out on all the fun!
Activity Room1326 N Mockingbird LaneAbileneTX79603 Your Mockingbird Branch is the place for kids to be on Friday afternoons as we host Friday Fun Day activities in our Activity Room. Each week will feature fun hands-on activities that youth can get involved in as a great way to kick off the weekend. This week, after a long week of school, come relax at your library with some coloring activities. We’ll supply you with the pages and colors you’ll need to sit down and de-stress with friends. Don’t miss out on all the fun!
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October 23, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ 2nd Floor, Conference Room
ABCD's of Medicare2021-10-23T10:00:00If it’s time for you to sign-up for Medicare, and you don’t know where to begin, be sure to register and attend a free Medicare Class at your Abilene Public Library. Multiple sessions will be hosted each month and led by specialists Jennifer Walter & Breanna Maichel. Each session will run up to 1-hour long and designed with the goal of providing seniors with the tools needed to be able to make the right decisions going into Medicare. From understanding the parts of Medicare to prescription drug plans, learning how to enroll to reviewing health plans, you’ll be sure to get all the answers you need. Be sure to come with a pen and paper for taking notes, and you’re encouraged to ask questions too. For more information, visit our website at www.abilenetx.gov/986/Medicare-Class.
2nd Floor, Conference Room202 Cedar StreetAbileneTX79601 If it’s time for you to sign-up for Medicare, and you don’t know where to begin, be sure to register and attend a free Medicare Class at your Abilene Public Library. Multiple sessions will be hosted each month and led by specialists Jennifer Walter & Breanna Maichel. Each session will run up to 1-hour long and designed with the goal of providing seniors with the tools needed to be able to make the right decisions going into Medicare. From understanding the parts of Medicare to prescription drug plans, learning how to enroll to reviewing health plans, you’ll be sure to get all the answers you need. Be sure to come with a pen and paper for taking notes, and you’re encouraged to ask questions too. For more information, visit our website at www.abilenetx.gov/986/Medicare-Class.
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October 23, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM @ Meeting Room
Family Flix: "Coco"2021-10-23T11:00:00Kids and parents are invited to join your South Branch Library for a great mid-morning movie. This time we’re watching 2017’s “Coco” with the voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Benjamin Bratt. In this film, aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. This film is rated PG for thematic elements and has a run time of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy with the movie.
Meeting Room4310 Buffalo Gap RoadAbileneTX79606 Kids and parents are invited to join your South Branch Library for a great mid-morning movie. This time we’re watching 2017’s “Coco” with the voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Benjamin Bratt. In this film, aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. This film is rated PG for thematic elements and has a run time of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy with the movie.
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October 23, 2021, 2:30 PM - 4:15 PM @ Meeting Room
Saturday Matinee: "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"2021-10-23T14:30:00Catch a great movie during the South Branch Library’s Saturday Matinee event where we play great hits. At this session we’ll be showing 2003’s “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, based on a popular comic and starring Sean Connery, Stuart Townsend, Peta Wilson, and other familiar names. In this film, in an alternate Victorian Age world, a group of famous contemporary fantasy, science, fiction, and adventure characters team up on a secret mission. This film is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of fantasy violence, language and innuendo, and has a run time of 1 hour and 50 minutes. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy with the movie.
Meeting Room4310 Buffalo Gap RoadAbileneTX79606 Catch a great movie during the South Branch Library’s Saturday Matinee event where we play great hits. At this session we’ll be showing 2003’s “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, based on a popular comic and starring Sean Connery, Stuart Townsend, Peta Wilson, and other familiar names. In this film, in an alternate Victorian Age world, a group of famous contemporary fantasy, science, fiction, and adventure characters team up on a secret mission. This film is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of fantasy violence, language and innuendo, and has a run time of 1 hour and 50 minutes. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy with the movie.
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October 24, 2021, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Meeting Room
Pokemon Meetup2021-10-24T13:30:00Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun! Designed for both new and experienced players, gamers from their tweens to adults are welcome to be a part of this weekly meetup where we gather to play the Pokemon Card Game. Pokemon has something for everyone, so come out, bring your cards, and be ready to battle it out at your library. Instruction will also be available for those interested in learning how to play, and once you do, you’ll be challenging everyone else in no time.
Meeting Room4310 Buffalo Gap RoadAbileneTX79606 Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun! Designed for both new and experienced players, gamers from their tweens to adults are welcome to be a part of this weekly meetup where we gather to play the Pokemon Card Game. Pokemon has something for everyone, so come out, bring your cards, and be ready to battle it out at your library. Instruction will also be available for those interested in learning how to play, and once you do, you’ll be challenging everyone else in no time.
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October 25, 2021, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Basement, Makerspace
Library Chess Meet-Up2021-10-25T16:00:00If you’re into chess, we invite you to meetup at your Main Library on late Monday afternoons for our weekly meetup. We’ll supply chess boards for up to 20 players at a time, and if you’re new to the game and need some help with the basics, someone will be on staff to help you learn. Come challenge others in some friendly competition. All skill levels are welcome so come try out a gaming session for yourself.
Basement, Makerspace202 Cedar StreetAbileneTX79601 If you’re into chess, we invite you to meetup at your Main Library on late Monday afternoons for our weekly meetup. We’ll supply chess boards for up to 20 players at a time, and if you’re new to the game and need some help with the basics, someone will be on staff to help you learn. Come challenge others in some friendly competition. All skill levels are welcome so come try out a gaming session for yourself.
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October 25, 2021, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Activity Room
Dungeons & Dragons Club2021-10-25T17:30:00Are you looking for a place to host a Dungeons & Dragon game? Looking for other teens to play with? Come over to the Mockingbird Branch Library where, every Monday evening, our activity room will be booked for any teen to come out and play. The library will provide the three main manuals, dice, and character sheets...so if you’re a Dungeon Master, or an adventurer, feel free to join us!
Activity Room1326 N Mockingbird LaneAbileneTX79603 Are you looking for a place to host a Dungeons & Dragon game? Looking for other teens to play with? Come over to the Mockingbird Branch Library where, every Monday evening, our activity room will be booked for any teen to come out and play. The library will provide the three main manuals, dice, and character sheets...so if you’re a Dungeon Master, or an adventurer, feel free to join us!
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October 26, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ 1st Floor, Teen Zone
Fandom Club2021-10-26T16:30:00Teens are invited to join your library for some Fandom Club fun in our Teen Zone on Tuesday afternoons. This is a time where we come together to celebrate all fandoms. TV shows, comics, movies, anime, the possibilities are endless. Meetup with other fandom enthusiasts where we’ll meet with each other and socialize and even create some fandom art while playing games too. Come check out our weekly club for yourself.
1st Floor, Teen Zone202 Cedar StreetAbileneTX79601 Teens are invited to join your library for some Fandom Club fun in our Teen Zone on Tuesday afternoons. This is a time where we come together to celebrate all fandoms. TV shows, comics, movies, anime, the possibilities are endless. Meetup with other fandom enthusiasts where we’ll meet with each other and socialize and even create some fandom art while playing games too. Come check out our weekly club for yourself.
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October 26, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ South Branch Library
Mall-O-Ween2021-10-26T18:00:00Join us for the Annual Mall-O-Ween celebration at the Mall of Abilene! Come dressed in costume to participate in the Mall’s Costume Contest for ages 0-12 beginning at 7pm. Enjoy all the games, prizes, and trick-or-treating at participating Mall of Abilene retailers, and especially at your South Branch Library. It’ll be a night of fun you won’t want to miss so we hope to see you all out there.
South Branch Library4310 Buffalo Gap RoadAbileneTX79606 Join us for the Annual Mall-O-Ween celebration at the Mall of Abilene! Come dressed in costume to participate in the Mall’s Costume Contest for ages 0-12 beginning at 7pm. Enjoy all the games, prizes, and trick-or-treating at participating Mall of Abilene retailers, and especially at your South Branch Library. It’ll be a night of fun you won’t want to miss so we hope to see you all out there.
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October 26, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Mockingbird Branch Library
Movie & Escape Room: "Beetlejuice"2021-10-26T18:00:00Your ghost with the most is back at it again, and this time he’s made a stop at your Mockingbird Branch Library. We’ll kick things off with a viewing of the hit film “Beetlejuice” starring Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, and Alec Baldwin. In this Tim Burton film, the spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out. This film is rated PG and has a run time of 1 hour and 32 minutes. Then stick around to see if you can really escape his clutches by taking on a themed Escape Room Make it through in one piece, or end up food for the sand worms...but it won’t be as simple as saying his name three times. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this interactive challenge at your library.
Mockingbird Branch Library1326 N Mockingbird LaneAbileneTX79603 Your ghost with the most is back at it again, and this time he’s made a stop at your Mockingbird Branch Library. We’ll kick things off with a viewing of the hit film “Beetlejuice” starring Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, and Alec Baldwin. In this Tim Burton film, the spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out. This film is rated PG and has a run time of 1 hour and 32 minutes. Then stick around to see if you can really escape his clutches by taking on a themed Escape Room Make it through in one piece, or end up food for the sand worms...but it won’t be as simple as saying his name three times. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this interactive challenge at your library.
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October 27, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Meeting Room
Coloring Club2021-10-27T10:00:00If you’re in need of a little stress relief and relaxation, we invite you to be a part of the Coloring Club at your South Branch Library. Coloring is a great activity for all ages and there are many benefits that can come from taking some time to express yourself through art. We’ll supply the coloring sheets and tools so you can come out, color, socialize, and have a little fun at your library.
Meeting Room4310 Buffalo Gap RoadAbileneTX79606 If you’re in need of a little stress relief and relaxation, we invite you to be a part of the Coloring Club at your South Branch Library. Coloring is a great activity for all ages and there are many benefits that can come from taking some time to express yourself through art. We’ll supply the coloring sheets and tools so you can come out, color, socialize, and have a little fun at your library.
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October 28, 2021, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Children's Area
Take & Make Crafts2021-10-28T10:00:00If you’re looking for some crafting fun, stop by your South Branch Library where we’ll be offering Take & Make kits featuring different craft activities each week while supplies last. Stop by from 10:00AM to 6:00PM and you can pick up your kit that has all of the materials and instructions you’ll need to then take home and make a fun craft to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this come and go activity at your library.
Children's Area4310 Buffalo Gap RoadAbileneTX79606 If you’re looking for some crafting fun, stop by your South Branch Library where we’ll be offering Take & Make kits featuring different craft activities each week while supplies last. Stop by from 10:00AM to 6:00PM and you can pick up your kit that has all of the materials and instructions you’ll need to then take home and make a fun craft to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this come and go activity at your library.
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October 28, 2021, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM @ Activity Room
Yoga Pajama Storytime2021-10-28T19:00:00We love providing storytimes at your library! They’re a great way to introduce your kids to a host of wonderful books, and hopefully instill in them a love of reading and literature that will last a lifetime. If you’re looking for something new though, something that will strengthen both your body and mind, check out our new Yoga Pajama Storytime! Come dressed in your best PJs and enjoy great bedtime stories, songs, and more, while learning and doing yoga poses too.
Activity Room1326 N Mockingbird LaneAbileneTX79603 We love providing storytimes at your library! They’re a great way to introduce your kids to a host of wonderful books, and hopefully instill in them a love of reading and literature that will last a lifetime. If you’re looking for something new though, something that will strengthen both your body and mind, check out our new Yoga Pajama Storytime! Come dressed in your best PJs and enjoy great bedtime stories, songs, and more, while learning and doing yoga poses too.
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October 29, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Activity Room
Friday Fun Day: LEGO Challenge2021-10-29T16:00:00Your Mockingbird Branch is the place for kids to be on Friday afternoons as we host Friday Fun Day activities in our Activity Room. Each week will feature fun hands-on activities that youth can get involved in as a great way to kick off the weekend. This week we’ll be bringing out our LEGO and challenging you to some building fun. Bring those creative minds and hands to show us what you can build. Don’t miss out on all the fun!
Activity Room1326 N Mockingbird LaneAbileneTX79603 Your Mockingbird Branch is the place for kids to be on Friday afternoons as we host Friday Fun Day activities in our Activity Room. Each week will feature fun hands-on activities that youth can get involved in as a great way to kick off the weekend. This week we’ll be bringing out our LEGO and challenging you to some building fun. Bring those creative minds and hands to show us what you can build. Don’t miss out on all the fun!
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October 29, 2021, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Mockingbird Branch Library
Teens After Dark: Halloween Bash2021-10-29T18:00:00Calling all teens ages 13-17. If you’re looking for an exclusive event to attend this Halloween, we hope you’ll join us for one amazing Halloween Party at the library! Hosted after the library has closed to the public, this bash will have food, a costume contest, party games, movies, crafts, and more. Although we’d prefer everyone be in the mood by coming out in costume, dressing up will not be required. We’ll close the doors for the evening at 6:00PM, so be sure to arrive before then, with a permission slip signed by your guardian. Rides should return to pick you up no later than 10:00PM. This event is again, just for teens ages 13-17; no parents or younger siblings allowed; however, all teens will be supervised by library staff throughout the program.
Mockingbird Branch Library1326 N Mockingbird LaneAbileneTX79603 Calling all teens ages 13-17. If you’re looking for an exclusive event to attend this Halloween, we hope you’ll join us for one amazing Halloween Party at the library! Hosted after the library has closed to the public, this bash will have food, a costume contest, party games, movies, crafts, and more. Although we’d prefer everyone be in the mood by coming out in costume, dressing up will not be required. We’ll close the doors for the evening at 6:00PM, so be sure to arrive before then, with a permission slip signed by your guardian. Rides should return to pick you up no later than 10:00PM. This event is again, just for teens ages 13-17; no parents or younger siblings allowed; however, all teens will be supervised by library staff throughout the program.
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