Posted on: January 10, 2021
Due to inclement weather, the South Branch Library, located in the Mall of Abilene, has closed for Sunday, January 10, 2021. With more snow expected in our forecast for today, we'are asking that our patrons stay home and keep warm.
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Posted on: January 2, 2021
2020 may have been a year many of us would rather forget, it did provide many of us with the opportunity to get healthy, learn a new skill, pick up a hobby, invest in DIY projects at home, and more. Well, we may not have all capitalized on this, but that ...
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Posted on: January 2, 2021
Various television shows like “CSI”, “Forensic Files,” and others like them made people want to know more about forensic sciences. Your Abilene Public Library has quite a few books to help you learn more in this new year!
Dr. Henry Lee’s Forensic...
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Posted on: December 31, 2020
As published by Greg Jacklewicz, Editor of the Abilene Reporter-News, on Thursday, December 30, 2020
Janis Test is retiring.
Hippo, hippo, hooray!
Janis, who still is known around town as Janis Cochran from back in her newshound days, is ending a 23-year car...
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Posted on: December 28, 2020
Graphic novels are definitely a misunderstood book format in the library. When people hear the term, they probably automatically think of superheroes, zombies, and comic books. While many graphic novels are about superheroes and fantasy stories, there is ...
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Posted on: December 21, 2020
Christmas will be coming soon, and your Abilene Public Library has a number of books to help get you in the holiday spirit.
For a lighthearted look at how to celebrate “the one time of the year when both the divine and debutantes take center stag...
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Posted on: December 13, 2020
“Among us” is a clever video game that has been amassing popularity lately with all ages. For those familiar with party games such as Werewolf or Mafia the game follows a similar pattern just in a digital format exce...
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Posted on: December 9, 2020
As Published in the Abilene Reporter-News by Brian Bethel on Tuesday, December 8, 2020
AEP Foundation presented a $100,000 grant Tuesday to help fund completion of Abilene Heritage Square, the future home of the Abilene Public Library's main branc...
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Posted on: December 6, 2020
Books and video games have more in common than many people think. In fact many amazing video games are based on books and vice versa. Your Abilene Public Library has many of these books, if you’re interested in where your favorite games came fro...
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Posted on: December 3, 2020
As a nation, we all have been following the progression of COVID-19. With numbers on the rise, as of recent, health officials are stressing the importance on ways to keep yourself safer when it comes to being exposed to the coronavirus.
When the Abilene Pu...
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Posted on: November 30, 2020
Your Abilene Public Library subscribes to a number of respected online databases available to all library cardholders. Each month we’ll be highlighting one of interest to the public, and this month we want to introduce you to Issues &a...
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Posted on: November 30, 2020
The two shows in this article are inspired by the works of two authors, Peter Robinson and Colin Dexter, available from your Abilene Public Library. Peter Robinson is an English-Canadian crime writer. He got his BA in Leeds, England and then emigrated to ...
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Posted on: November 24, 2020
Each year your Abilene Public Library produces an Annual Report providing you with a recap of our activities over the course of the previous year. We have put together our latest report and it is available for viewing online. In this r...
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Posted on: November 23, 2020
Julee Hatton is the City of Abilene's new Director of Library Services. Hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska, as the former Assistant Director of the Lincoln City Libraries, she arrived in Abilene, TX and was ready to serve in the middle of a...
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Posted on: November 22, 2020
Have you ever read a book and came across food that sounded wonderful or a book that has a few recipes included? The recipes really add to the book and might even inspire the reader to make the recipe themselves. Your Abilene Public Library has a variety ...
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Posted on: November 15, 2020
Going virtual for school or work has become the norm in our country this year. However, not everyone has internet access at home to take part in the virtual side of things. We can help with that now! Your Abilene Public Library (APL) launched its pilot Mo...
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Posted on: November 9, 2020
Construction workers are working to bring a new future to a historic Abilene building.
The old building on South First Street that went from being Abilene High School (AHS) to Lincoln Middle School will soon serve as a multipurpose community center with a ...
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Posted on: November 9, 2020
Armchair travel to distant lands is one type of travel. However, with period piece shows produced in the UK the viewer can also time travel. Let your Abilene Public Library help you set your imagination free through these shows!
Some of the most...
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Posted on: November 3, 2020
Wonderful news all you users of Hoopla Digital, the streaming service we offer to connect you to a wonderful library of eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks, comics, music, and...even better, the materials are always available. The great news is...
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Posted on: November 2, 2020
Your library subscribes to a number of respected online databases available to all library cardholders at no charge. Each month we will highlight a different database for you to get involved in using, to show you the wealth of information at you...
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Posted on: November 2, 2020
This article’s shows come out of the Cotswold region and County Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne in England. They are both period pieces examining mid twentieth century England and legal practices of the time. “George Gently” and “Father Brown” are characte...
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Posted on: October 26, 2020
Archaeological evidence suggests dolls date back to the Egyptians and that they have been fashioned from a wide variety of materials from clay to wood. Modern dolls continue to be made from traditional materials as well as more contemporary mediums such a...
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Posted on: October 19, 2020
Not everyone takes their work home with them, but librarians often do. Every book we read, every movie we watch and every podcast/YouTube video we listen to give us ideas for creating our next program or informing our next reader’s advisory or i...
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Posted on: October 12, 2020
If you happen to work for the federal government, then you have a day off from work today, in honor of Columbus Day. You might want to use part of this holiday to come by your Main or South Abilene Public Libraries to find some good books, movies or more ...
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Posted on: October 5, 2020
Horror fans enjoy fearsome tales year round but there is perhaps no better time for a fictional fright than October. From ghosts to vampires, horror both old and new covers reading tastes of all kinds. If you are ready to try some horror, or a current hor...
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
It could be said that a librarian’s work is never done. Every book we read, every movie we watch and every podcast or YouTube video we listen to are ideas flowing into our minds for creating our next program or informing our next reade...
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Posted on: September 3, 2020
“Outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare, Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time. She is best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, as well as the world’s longest-running play - The Mouse...
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, encouraging everyone to visit their local library to register for a library card and take advantage of the great services they offer. As a national campaign, library cardholders across the nation...
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when your Abilene Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the ...
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
It’s that time of year again, when the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA, a division of the American Library Association), seeks out the input of teens to vote on the best YA reads from the previous year. Known as the Tee...
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
Downloadables and streaming content are popular services at your Abilene Public Library, and free to all library cardholders. rbDigital was a great service we offered that provided you with a selection of eAudiobooks that couldn’t be f...
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Posted on: August 24, 2020
Last week’s article was about television dramas set during World War II in Great Britain. This week, we travel in time as the English rebuild their society. Two of the shows that reflect life in the aftermath of war are Bletc...
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Posted on: August 13, 2020
With all the uncertainty brought by the proposed opening of schools and the continued COVID-19 situation, escaping for a while to another time and place can be way to deal with stress. England during World War II and the subsequent years of rebu...
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Posted on: August 3, 2020
Julee Hatton, Abilene’s new library director, was a lifelong library user, checking out books in Valentine, Nebraska, from her local Carnegie Library.
But it wasn’t until she got a part-time job at the University of Nebraska library as ...
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Posted on: July 31, 2020
If you may not already know, your Abilene Public Library has a new pet. Allow us to introduce you to our new axolotl, currently available to see at your South Branch library, but will later be moved to the Mockingbird Branch Library once it reop...
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Posted on: July 31, 2020
If you have been by the South Branch Library lately you might have seen our new friend, the axolotl. Currently our axolotl does not have a name but anyone may suggest their favorite names and the top picks will be voted on later this month.
You m...
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Posted on: July 27, 2020
Librarians enjoy their work. Every book we read, every movie we watch and every podcast/YouTube video we listen to are ideas flowing into our minds creating our next program or informing our next reader’s advisory or inspiring our next...
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Posted on: July 20, 2020
When it comes to the names of the most influential people involved in the Civil Rights Movement, you’d be hard-pressed not to come across the name of John Lewis. As one of the "Big Six" leaders, along with Martin Luther King ...
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Posted on: July 20, 2020
At your Abilene Public Library, we are always looking for great things our patrons might like. Every book we read, every movie we watch and every podcast/YouTube video we listen to are ideas flowing into our minds for creating our next program o...
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Posted on: July 16, 2020
The American writer of more than 250 books, however best known for The Magic School Bus series, Joanna Cole, has passed away on July 12, 2020 at the age of 75. Her beloved series, illustrated by Bruce Degen since its creation, was what the autho...
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Posted on: July 15, 2020
For the second year, the Mockingbird Branch Library will participate in the Free Summer Lunch program offered by the Abilene Hunger Coalition. With the mission of providing food for Abilene during the AISD summer feeding gap, this year will be d...
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Posted on: July 12, 2020
As we travel the world via TV shows filmed in other English-speaking countries, the Emerald Isle, the land without snakes, seems so laid back and idyllic until you begin to watch Irish made programs. The pubs often have a no singing sign to keep the impro...
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Posted on: July 1, 2020
Choose Your Own Adventure Books are a unique series of books where the reader chooses what happens next in the story. These books are great for reluctant readers because of how engaging the stories are and how they immerse the reader. ...
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Posted on: July 1, 2020
Lib-Con has been an annual event at your Abilene Public Library for years, offering the community with a series of events and activities celebrating anime, manga, fandoms, comics, and more. After much discussion, the Lib-Con committee is saddene...
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Posted on: June 24, 2020
As I continue to travel during this COVID-19 pandemic by watching English language media not created in the U.S., I have found more gold! High quality, entertaining TV programming is to be had in many places, and this article is about offerings ...
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Posted on: June 21, 2020
While there are many drawbacks to this time of COVID-19, including the postponement of travel and travel planning, there is one advantage your library can help with. Thanks to our streaming resources, some of the best international offerings are available...
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Posted on: June 17, 2020
The City of Abilene is excited to announce the hire of Julee Hatton, Abilene’s first Library Director. Ms. Hatton joins the City’s executive management team from Lincoln, Nebraska, where she most recently served as Assistant Director o...
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Posted on: June 15, 2020
The Summer Reading Clubs kick off today, Monday, June 15 at your Main Library and South Branch Library locations. As a reminder, the Mockingbird Branch Library will remain temporarily closed throughout the reading club months.  ...
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Posted on: June 14, 2020
If you are struggling with what to say or how to process current events, here is a list of books that may help shape your thoughts. Zeba Blay, who writes for Black Voices put this list together and published it on HuffPost a few years back. All are availa...
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the way public libraries had to offer services. Even now when our facilities are open, we’re still not back to our regular hours and services quite yet. There are still guidelines we must follow when facing how to ...
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
The Summer Reading Club is approaching, running June 15 - August 8 at your Main Library and South Branch locations. At that time, feel free to stop by your library to start picking up your reading club packets, or start viewing summer activities...
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Posted on: June 5, 2020
It could be said that a librarian’s work is never done. Every book we read, every movie we watch and every podcast/YouTube video we listen to are ideas flowing into our minds for creating our next program or informing our next reader’s...
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Posted on: May 31, 2020
The Main Library and South Branch locations re-opened its doors on May 18 after our closing due to COVID-19. At that time we opened to limited to services to adjust to a "new normal" to practice social distancing and clean high-use are...
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Posted on: May 31, 2020
During this COVID-19 spring time, many of us have truly missed sports - especially the game Americans love - baseball. While Major League baseball may begin a shortened season soon, we lovers of the game can also read about the sport in print or...
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Posted on: May 25, 2020
Today is Memorial Day, a day to honor the nation’s war dead. Originally known as Decoration Day, because Civil War veterans’ graves were decorated by flowers, it originated in the south in 1865 and later spread to the north. ...
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Posted on: May 17, 2020
Two locations of your Abilene Public Library are opening their doors today as we welcome our patrons back under a limited service plan. The Main Library will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 6:00PM and 9:00AM to 1:00PM on Saturda...
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Posted on: May 11, 2020
Monday, May 18, the Main Library and South Branch locations will open their doors to the public. We appreciate everyone who has taken advantage of our digital services during our COVID-19 closure, but now you’ll have the opportunity to...
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Posted on: May 6, 2020
Abilene Public Library has great online resources, and the citizens of Abilene have apparently enjoyed having them during the month of April! Our digital circulation has far surpassed any other month in our history, with more than 23 thousand circulations...
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Posted on: May 6, 2020
As Published on the Abilene Reporter-News on Wednesday, May 6 by Brian Bethel
The future looks bright for the future site of Abilene Heritage Square, and now so does the exterior of the former Lincoln Middle School/Abilene High School.
The building&rsqu...
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Posted on: May 5, 2020
As we all stick closer to home these days and with so many ‘normal’ activities limited until further notice, many people are taking the time to brush up on old skills, or learn new things. Cooking is now a must-have skill, exercise rou...
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Posted on: April 27, 2020
This time of year is often when families begin to plan their summer vacations - what exciting destinations can be picked? What will appeal to everyone? Staycation, or go somewhere you’ve always wanted to go? Unfortunately, COVID-19 may squash th...
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Posted on: April 20, 2020
With the uncertainty over whether schools will reopen before the end of the semester, parents and teachers are working hard to make sure their K-12 children have the resources they need to keep up to grade level. Your Abilene Public Library can help! We h...
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Posted on: April 9, 2020
Last time we talked about some of our leisure reading online resources for all ages, but your Abilene Public Library has much, much more than that! Students of all ages have access to online courses that can earn Continuing Education Units, as well as tes...
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Posted on: April 1, 2020
Update May 16, 2020: The Abilene Public Library will no longer be accepting requests for purchasing materials for the remainder of our fiscal year, which ends September 30, 2020. This includes requests for purchases of books, a...
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Posted on: March 21, 2020
The physical collection at your Abilene Public Library may be closed to the public, but that doesn’t mean you’re without access to great resources. As long as you have a valid Abilene Public Library card, we encourage you to ...
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Posted on: March 21, 2020
Social distancing is a common phrase we’re hearing often due to the fast spread of COVID-19. Your Abilene Public Library will close its doors to the public, effective Monday, March 23, in the city’s attempt of lessening the p...
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Posted on: March 19, 2020
UPDATE 4-3-2020: Limited staff will operate out of the Main Library (202 Cedar St., PH: 325-677-2474) only effective Monday, April 6. Staff will operate out of this location Mondays through Fridays from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. If you are in ...
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Posted on: March 16, 2020
As Published in the Abilene Reporter-News on Sunday, March 15, 2020 by Brian Bethel
Contractors’ trucks have been surrounding the entrances of Abilene Heritage Square for a several days as pre-construction activities commence.
Housed in t...
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Posted on: March 15, 2020
Everyone always looks out for popular reading material at the library, and each week we like to put a spotlight on the popular materials from the week compiled from the New York Times Best Sellers lists for Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction titles. &nb...
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Posted on: March 14, 2020
Abilene Public Library has been informed by the AARP that the Tax Aide programs at our Main and Mockingbird libraries have been suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19. The statement on their website www.aarp.org reads, in part: "As...
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Posted on: March 12, 2020
The Digital Bookmobile Tour event scheduled for the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library on Tuesday, March 17 has been canceled. Library staff were informed around 3:30 p.m. this afternoon with the following statement from OverDrive.
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Posted on: March 12, 2020
The Abilene Public Library is looking to spark a volunteering spirit in young people. We learn about their partnership with The Girl Scouts to get young people involved.
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Posted on: March 11, 2020
No matter how young or how old one may be, getting dressed up in fun costumes to become your favorite superhero or villain is just fun. This is at the heart of the Cosplay Contest that’s hosted every year at Lib-Con at your Abilene Pub...
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Posted on: March 10, 2020
As Published by Brian Bethel of the Abilene Reporter-News on Tuesday, March 10, 2020
The Digital Bookmobile National Tour will make a stop at the south branch of the Abilene Public Library in the Mall of Abilene on Tuesday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m....
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Posted on: March 8, 2020
Librarian Amy Watterman set up a great program for the community on the history of Women’s Right to Vote. Honoring this month’s designation as Women’s History Month, this topic was well-received by those who attende...
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Posted on: March 7, 2020
There are a few things we all need to stay alive. Eating is certainly one of them. Nowadays, many of us are jumping on the bandwagon of making a conscious decision to eat healthily, which can mean choosing the lesser of two evils when ...
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Posted on: March 8, 2020
In the latest Inside the Library series from your Abilene Public Library, you’ll learn about the upcoming Lib-Con events coming in April. This is the library’s annual series of specialized programming that gives you a mini-co...
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Posted on: March 7, 2020
Everyone always looks out for popular reading material at the library, and each week we like to put a spotlight on the popular materials from the week compiled from the New York Times Best Sellers lists for Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction titles. &nb...
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Posted on: March 7, 2020
Covered by BigCountryHomepage on Thursday, March 6, 2020
Contractors’ trucks have been surrounding the entrances of Abilene Heritage Square for several days now.
Here’s a rundown of the activities going on inside and outside the project:...
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Posted on: March 7, 2020
Appeared on KTAB 4U with Adam Singleton on Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The West Texas Homeless Network tells us about their monthly coffee meetings where anyone is invited to learn about the help available for those in need.
FREE Coffee & Conversations!Wes...
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Posted on: March 1, 2020
Your Abilene Public Library is pleased to host the OverDrive Bookmobile as it makes a stop at the South Branch Library during its national tour. Stop by on Tuesday, March 17 from 11AM to 3PM and you’ll see the bookmobile in the parking...
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Posted on: March 1, 2020
Everyone always looks out for popular reading material at the library, and each week we like to put a spotlight on the popular materials from the week compiled from the New York Times Best Sellers lists for Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction titles. &nb...
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Posted on: February 22, 2020
Don’t be alarmed folks; there is no impending danger from Skynet or other sapient machines. But the library has received an awesome set of Cue robots by Wonder Workshop as well as several sets of the award winning electronic learning tool, Snap ...
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Posted on: February 22, 2020
Everyone always looks out for popular reading material at the library, and each week we like to put a spotlight on the popular materials from the week compiled from the New York Times Best Sellers lists for Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction titles. &nb...
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Posted on: February 20, 2020
Segment by Adam Singleton, KTAB 4U, Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Spring break is just around the corner and if you’re still looking for something fun for the kids the Abilene Public Library has plenty to offer.
Spring Break at The Librar...
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Posted on: February 18, 2020
The Abilene Public Library and Chick-fil-A have had a great and growing partnership over the past few years. We’ve conducted regular storytimes at their restaurants while they’ve provided children with treats and incentives f...
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Posted on: February 15, 2020
The Abilene Public Library offers a vast collection of materials on African-American history and culture. Available in print, electronic and audio/visual formats, the majority may be found in the non-fiction area of the Main Library but also at ...
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Posted on: February 15, 2020
Everyone always looks out for popular reading material at the library, and each week we like to put a spotlight on the popular materials from the week compiled from the New York Times Best Sellers lists for Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction titles. &nb...
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Posted on: February 8, 2020
In our latest Inside the Library video, Alyssa Crow (South Branch Manager) will be on hand to introduce you to the new Print Kiosks at your Abilene Public Library. It’s the fastest way to pick up your print jobs using a self-service pr...
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Posted on: February 8, 2020
The Abilene Public Library’s Annual Report is now available for the public to view. It’s a great way to chart our progress over the past year, and what an exciting year it was. Within the report you’ll rec...
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Posted on: February 8, 2020
The Free Tax Assistance program at your Abilene Public Library is one of the great services we’re pleased to host every year. Open to the community to participate in, this is your chance to be able to visit your library and e-File your...
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Posted on: February 8, 2020
If you have a talent you’ve been waiting to showcase before your friends and neighbors, your Abilene Public Library has just the thing! We are hosting monthly open mic nights where you can show off your skills onstage at the South Bran...
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Posted on: February 8, 2020
Everyone always looks out for popular reading material at the library, and each week we like to put a spotlight on the popular materials from the week compiled from the New York Times Best Sellers lists for Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction titles. &nb...
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Posted on: February 4, 2020
Update 02-05-20 at 5:00PM: All library locations will remained closed through Thursday, February 6, as well as City Hall and city offices with the exception of essential personnel.
All Abilene Public Library branch locations will be closed on Wednesday, Fe...
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Posted on: February 4, 2020
The new Open Mic Night series at your South Branch Library kicked off with a bang. 40+ guests came out to support the talent that bravely took to center stage to entertain everyone.
Singing was the most popular form of entertainment for the eveni...
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Posted on: February 4, 2020
It’s February...Black History Month...the Month of Love...whatever you choose, we’re here for another episode where Tremain will tell you about a Black History experience in Starbucks and Jessica has a frozen mole she wants to keep as ...
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Posted on: February 2, 2020
I hope you enjoyed the column last week, and since 2020 will be chock full of book-to-movie adaptations, here are even more titles. So take a quick look at some more offerings and check in with your Abilene Public Library to start reading, since we all kn...
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Posted on: February 2, 2020
The Abilene Public Library hosts a wide range of events and activities for the entire community to enjoy. With programming developed for youth, teens, and adults, there’s always something for everyone to get involved in.
Feel free to pe...
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Posted on: February 2, 2020
Everyone always looks out for popular reading material at the library, and each week we like to put a spotlight on the popular materials from the week compiled from the New York Times Best Sellers lists for Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction titles. &nb...
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Posted on: January 28, 2020
We’re back for more podcast fun with Tremain and Jessica at your Abilene Public Library. First off, we apologize for the technical difficulties with the audio, but we never noticed Jessica’s microphone went out after about 20...
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Posted on: January 26, 2020
Tremain Jackson sits down with Alyssa Crow to discuss the Annual Workshop coming up at your Abilene Public Library on Monday, March 2. This all-day event is designed for area wide librarians, school librarians, school library aides, and other pr...
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Posted on: January 26, 2020
Unsurprisingly, 2020 holds an avalanche of books being adapted for film and television. So take a skim through some of the new year’s latest offerings and check in with your Abilene Public Library to decide if, indeed, the book is better than th...
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Posted on: January 26, 2020
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Posted on: January 23, 2020
As covered by Joey Hollingsworth of KTAB/KRBC on Tuesday, January 22, 2020
Work has begun on the old Lincoln Middle School in Abilene, as crews prepare to transform the building into a new, high-tech hub.
According to a social media post from Abilene Herita...
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Posted on: January 23, 2020
Segment by Adam Singleton, KTAB 4U on Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Filing your own taxes? The Abilene Public Library tells us how they can help for free.
Free Tax AssistanceFebruary 5th – April 11th10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Posted on: January 21, 2020
January is almost over, but the podcasting fun continues with hosts Tremain & Jessica from the Abilene Public Library. On today’s show you’ll hear about the struggle with claustrophobia, how our thoughts are still with Au...
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Posted on: January 18, 2020
Everyone always looks out for popular reading material at the library, and each week we like to put a spotlight on the popular materials from the week compiled from the New York Times Best Sellers lists for Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction titles. &nb...
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Posted on: January 14, 2020
Join Tremain Jackson & Jessica Reyes for a fresh episode for the new year, and since the year is 2020, let’s kick off the year with trying to see things a little more clearly. Today’s show will be shorter than our usual shows, but ...
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Posted on: January 11, 2020
Everyone’s busy, especially during the school year. Because of this, school lunches for the kids may consist of a lunchmeat sandwich with chips, an apple or snack cake and a soda. The same may appear in the lunchbox of any adult who ta...
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Posted on: January 11, 2020
Everyone always looks out for popular reading material at the library, and each week we like to put a spotlight on the popular materials from the week compiled from the New York Times Best Sellers lists for Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction titles. &nb...
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Posted on: January 9, 2020
Your Abilene Public Library hosts regular "Know Your Rights" sessions in partnership with our friends from Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. Usually conducted on a monthly basis, each features a different topic in the legal field for the c...
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Posted on: January 9, 2020
Segment by Adam Singleton, KTAB 4U on Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Have a talent you’ve been waiting to showcase? The Abilene Public Library is hosting an open mic night where you can show you best skills.
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Posted on: January 7, 2020
You know, it's fine that the librarians danced the most. After all, Friday evening was the first after-hours Fandom Dance Party at the Abilene Public Library's Main Branch.
Not everyone knew what to expect, so hesitancy at cutting the rug in a new environm...
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Posted on: January 2, 2020
Your Abilene Public Library is beginning the new year with a new club for fans of one of the English speaking world’s most beloved literary figures. On Thursday, January 9, the Baker Street Irregulars: Abernetty Family of Abilene, Texas will hold their fi...
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Posted on: December 27, 2019
No matter how young we are, or how old we get, taking the time to relax with a favorite hobby, crafting activity or recreational pastime is something all can benefit from. These things help us to reduce stress, spend time with family and friends...
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Posted on: December 28, 2019
If you enjoy any fandom, cosplay, geeky, or nerdy things - and you love to dance and meet new people - join us at your Main Library (202 Cedar St.) for our first ever Fandom Dance Party. We'll host the event in the auditorium, located on the sec...
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Posted on: December 27, 2019
Everyone always looks out for popular reading material at the library, and each week we like to put a spotlight on the popular materials from the week compiled from the New York Times Best Sellers lists for Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction titles. &nb...
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Posted on: December 24, 2019
Join Tremain Jackson & Jessica Reyes for a fresh episode just before the holidays. Jessica's loves the holiday season, but Tremain's a bit indifferent; however, congratulations to Mariah Carey and her hit Christmas Song "All I Want for ...
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Posted on: December 22, 2019
Are you a singer, poet, comedian, musician, or performer with the urge to entertain a captive audience? If so, we incite you to you join in on the South Branch Library’s new Open Mic Night series where you can share your talent with others. &...
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Posted on: December 20, 2019
The Holiday season is a time when cheer and goodwill abound. All things seem possible, perhaps because it brings out the child in all of us. We once again feel capable of the creativity, the imagination, and the joyful, courageous aban...
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Posted on: December 22, 2019
Start the new year off right by signing up for a free, six-week class titled Let’s Talk: Conversational Spanish, hosted at your Mockingbird Branch Library. Did you know over 400 million people worldwide speak Spanish? That ma...
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Posted on: December 22, 2019
Everyone always looks out for popular reading material at the library, and each week we like to put a spotlight on the popular materials from the week compiled from the New York Times Best Sellers lists for Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction titles. &nb...
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Posted on: December 20, 2019
The Abilene City Council Thursday approved an agreement to donate the former Abilene High School/Lincoln Middle School property on South First Street to a nonprofit that plans to renovate the structure.
Once that project is done, expected to be around 2023...
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Posted on: December 18, 2019
Abilene City Manager Robert Hanna says he plans to start the search for a new city librarian in the new year.
Hanna is looking for the right person who can take the Abilene Public Library to the next level, someone to shepherd the transition from...
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Posted on: December 16, 2019
The Abilene City Council will vote to donate the former Lincoln Middle School to the Abilene Heritage Square project at its regular evening meeting Thursday.
The council plans to also vote on a lease agreement with the new owners to use space within the re...
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Posted on: December 16, 2019
Good books and good food can go hand in hand, particularly during the holiday season, and books that mesh the two together have created a niche in the mystery genre that continues to be popular at your Abilene Public Library. I’m refer...
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Posted on: December 16, 2019
Abilene police need help identifying a suspect accused of stealing from the library.
The suspect was caught on camera taking merchandise from the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library on December 5.
He was wearing a black sweatshirt and khaki sho...
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Posted on: December 12, 2019
The South Branch Library has already built an igloo in the past, and Branch Manager Alyssa Crow wanted to do so again. Collecting well over 200 emptied and cleaned milk jugs, she got to work constructing her second igloo for the season. &nbs...
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Posted on: December 12, 2019
Watch the full performance as recorded on Tuesday, December 2, 2019 at the Main Library's auditorium.
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Posted on: December 11, 2019
Segment by Adam Singleton, KTAB 4U
Next week you can build your very own gingerbread house at The Abilene Public Library. Here is how you can join the fun.
Gingerbread Houses WorkshopAbilene Public Library202 Cedar St.Monday, December 16th5:00 pm(325) 676-6...
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Posted on: December 10, 2019
Tune into another episode of the library's podcast where we dish on library programming to attend this week, new DVD releases to look out for, and more. Catch our show here, or subscribe to us on the major podcasting platforms.
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Posted on: December 7, 2019
These days everyone "knows" what a dream catcher is. It's that hoop with webbing and feathers that people use to decorate their homes or put on their keychains. Actually it is a Native American craft with meaning attached to ...
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Posted on: December 3, 2019
Hello everyone, it's Tremain Jackson & Jessica Reyes coming at you, post-Thanksgiving, for some library talk to dish on some holiday selections you might want to ease into as well as all of our fun library to...
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Posted on: November 26, 2019
December is a wonderful time, full of holiday cheer and sooooo many things to do! Your Abilene Public Library has many great programs all across our system, but I'd like to draw your attention to some we'll be hosting at the Main Library downtow...
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Posted on: November 21, 2019
The Abilene Public Library loves partnering with local professionals to lead programming and workshops available to the public. On Thursday, November 14, 2019, Mac Ice & Amanda Dietz, archivists at Abilene Christian University, were our gues...
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Posted on: November 20, 2019
If there's one thing families can always count on finding at your local library, it's a great selection of reading materials for their children. The juvenile collection of the library remains the most circulated item type. Sometimes you might be looking f...
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Posted on: November 17, 2019
In case you don’t know, you can keep up with your Abilene Public Library on social media.
The library maintains a presence on several of the most popular sites and can be accessed by visiting abilenetx.gov/apl. Look for the social media icons loc...
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Posted on: November 16, 2019
Story by Jessica Ranck with KTAB/KRBC on November 12, 2019
While things may be quiet at the old Lincoln Middle School now, it won’t be long before the familiar sounds of books being stacked and checked in echo off these historic walls.
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Posted on: November 14, 2019
There are some fun programs and events coming up at the South Branch of The Abilene Public Library. We learn what you can expect.
Abilene Public Library South BranchMall of Abilene4310 Buffalo Gap Rd.Abilene, TX 79606PH: (325) 698-7565
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Posted on: November 14, 2019
Article from the Abilene Reporter-News on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 by Timothy Chipp
Change is coming to the Abilene Public Library, both in the short term and in the future.
While librarians and city officials continue working toward building and openin...
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