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| ABOUT THE WEST TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL |
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| The West Texas Book Festival began in 2001 and has been sponsored by the Friends of the Library throughout its existence. During its inaugural year, the festival was chaired by Glenn Dromgoole and Jane Jones, the former of whom would continue to chair the festival for the next 17 years. Having stepped down from being the chair, the festival continues as a means of offering the community with a great connection to a love of books and authors. 2019 Book Festival Chair is Sandy Lowe Special thanks for helping to organize another wonderful year of literary events for the community to enjoy. Along with other great city celebrations of literature and illustrations, the book festival would help to keep Abilene as being one of the Top 10 Texas Bookish Destinations as stated by The Lone Star Literary Life. Abilene is a community that values literature, and we're excited to be able to contribute to that appreciation. |
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| GOALS OF THE FESTIVAL |
| Attract & recognize authors, publishers, and readers, from around Texas. |
| Highlight the importance of reading and literacy throughout the community. |
| Recognize local and area authors. |
| Promote Abilene as a tourist destination. |
| Raise funds to benefit the Abilene Public Library. |
| Increase Awareness and support for library programs. |
| MAIN LIBRARY 202 Cedar St. Abilene, TX 79601 PH: 325-677-2474 HOURS OF OPERATION Mon, Tues, Thurs | 9AM to 9PM Wed, Fri, Sat | 9AM to 6PM Sundays | Closed |
SOUTH BRANCH 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. Abilene, TX 79606 PH: 325-698-7565 HOURS OF OPERATION Mon, Tues, Thurs | 10AM to 9PM Wed, Fri, Sat | 10AM to 6PM Sundays | 1PM to 6PM |
MOCKINGBIRD BRANCH 1326 N. Mockingbird Ln. Abilene, TX 79603 PH: 325-437-7323 HOURS OF OPERATION Mon, Tues, Thurs | 9AM to 9PM Wed, Fri, Sat | 9AM to 6PM Sundays | Closed |
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Questions: Email or Call Us at 325-677-2474 |
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