Abilene Public Library South Branch

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When to Shop

Week of May 11th - 17th

Monday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Current Happenings

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Coloring Club

If you’re looking for a little calm in your week, unwind with us at the Coloring Club at your library. This relaxed, come-as-you-are program offers a simple, soothing way to de-stress while expressing yourself through art. Coloring is a wonderful activity for all ages – it boosts creativity, encourages mindfulness, and gives your brain a…
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South STEAM: Fizzy Dino Eggs

Get curious, get creative, and get ready to explore! Everyone’s invited to dive into the world of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math – with your library. Each session brings a new chance for kids to investigate how the world works through fun experiments, colorful projects, and interactive learning. This time around, we’re…
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Family Fun: Dinosaur Roar!

The whole family is invited to stomp, chomp, and explore the world of dinosaurs at this special storytime! We’ll read exciting books featuring all kinds of dinosaur characters, from gentle giants to fierce favorites, and discover what made each one unique. Together, we’ll learn about different types of dinosaurs and what they ate, sparking curiosity…
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Coloring Club

If you’re looking for a little calm in your week, unwind with us at the Coloring Club at your library. This relaxed, come-as-you-are program offers a simple, soothing way to de-stress while expressing yourself through art. Coloring is a wonderful activity for all ages – it boosts creativity, encourages mindfulness, and gives your brain a…
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Crafty U: Shell Trinket Holder

If you’re an adult who loves rolling up your sleeves for a fun, hands-on craft, don’t miss the next Crafty U session at your library. This month, we’re supplying you with materials to show you how to decorate some seashells and turn them into holders for your trinkets. Just bring your creativity and enjoy a…
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Zoo Animal Ambassadors

Get ready for the next Zoo Animal Ambassadors activity at your library to introduce kids to some incredible animal guests in this exciting summer lineup in partnership with the Abilene Zoo. Kids and families will discover fun facts, surprising animal talents, and the important ways we can help wildlife. Then, meet the stars of the…
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Yo-Yo Club Meetup

If you have an interest in learning to Yo-Yo, come out to your library for a great Yo-Yo session to learn all about this fun toy from Ben Hewatt, a member of the National Yo-Yo League. He’ll be on hand to teach you some tips and cool tricks, plus answer any questions you might have.…
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Celebrations of the World: Palio di Provenzano

Join us for the next session of Celebrations of the World, a series where kids explore global traditions through lively stories and hands-on fun. Each month, we spotlight a different festival or celebration from around the world and bring it to life through interactive read-alouds and kid friendly discussions that spark curiosity. This session is…
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Travel to the Past: A Dinosaur Escape Room

Step back in time for a thrilling adventure at the library’s Dinosaur Escape Room Challenge! Kids will travel to a prehistoric world where dinosaurs roam and puzzles await. Using clues, teamwork, and quick thinking, participants will work together to solve challenges and unlock their way to freedom. This exciting, interactive experience encourages problem-solving, creativity, and…
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Coloring Club

If you’re looking for a little calm in your week, unwind with us at the Coloring Club at your library. This relaxed, come-as-you-are program offers a simple, soothing way to de-stress while expressing yourself through art. Coloring is a wonderful activity for all ages – it boosts creativity, encourages mindfulness, and gives your brain a…
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Sunday Fun Day: Stegosaurus Craft

Come out to Sunday Fun Day with your South Branch crew, hosted in the large courtyard in front of Dillard’s in the Mall of Abilene. Each month will bring something new to explore including hands-on crafts, fun experiments, or even a pop-up storytime. It’s the perfect chance for families to relax, create, and enjoy some…
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Try That Art Night: Sharpie Painting

Get ready to unleash your inner artist in the most delightfully chaotic way possible! Teens and adults are invited to dive into an art night where we toss the rulebook aside and try our hand at recreating popular art styles – with zero instructions and plenty of creative freedom. What happens is half the fun,…
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Dragon Storytime: A Prehistoric Adventure

Soar into a world of adventure at this amazing Dragon Storytime! Children will be captivated by action-packed tales featuring fire-breathing dragons, daring heroes, and magical lands. This engaging program includes lively stories, interactive songs, and fun activities that spark imagination and bring these legendary creatures to life. After storytime, kids can enjoy a creative craft…
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Coloring Club

If you’re looking for a little calm in your week, unwind with us at the Coloring Club at your library. This relaxed, come-as-you-are program offers a simple, soothing way to de-stress while expressing yourself through art. Coloring is a wonderful activity for all ages – it boosts creativity, encourages mindfulness, and gives your brain a…
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Master Gardeners Series: Gardening with Kids

If you’re interested in learning how to best care for your lawns and gardens, don’t miss out on this monthly series at your library, in partnership with the Big Country Master Gardeners. Each month, volunteers from this organization will lead different topics related to lawn and garden care, and all are open for you to…
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Crafternoon: Frame Decorating

Unwind and get creative at the South Branch Library with our monthly Crafternoon! Adults are invited to enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon of crafting fun with library staff in a low-pressure environment. It’s perfect for trying something new, meeting others, or simply taking a creative break. This month, we’ll be using some supplied materials to…
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Dino Discovery for Kids

Step into the prehistoric past at this fun and educational program all about dinosaurs and the exciting world of archaeology! Young explorers will discover how fossils are found, what they can tell us about life millions of years ago, and how scientists’ piece together clues from the past. Through engaging activities and hands-on learning, kids…
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Coloring Club

If you’re looking for a little calm in your week, unwind with us at the Coloring Club at your library. This relaxed, come-as-you-are program offers a simple, soothing way to de-stress while expressing yourself through art. Coloring is a wonderful activity for all ages – it boosts creativity, encourages mindfulness, and gives your brain a…
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South STEAM: Insects in Amber Slime

Get curious, get creative, and get ready to explore! Everyone’s invited to dive into the world of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math – with your library. Each session brings a new chance for kids to investigate how the world works through fun experiments, colorful projects, and interactive learning. This time around, we’re…
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America’s 250th Birthday Week Fun

Visit your South Branch Library for a weeklong patriotic party! America is turning 250 this year and we want to celebrate this milestone. Visit us for some daily activities that will include corn hole fun, a community puzzle, craft projects, a USA photo booth area, and much more! Finish out the week on July 2nd…
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Family Fun: Roar

Get ready for a roaring good time at our Dino Storytime at the library! This exciting program is all about dinosaurs of every shape and size, from the biggest plant-eaters to the fiercest predators. Children will enjoy engaging stories, interactive activities, and playful learning that brings the prehistoric world to life. After storytime, kids will…
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Coloring Club

If you’re looking for a little calm in your week, unwind with us at the Coloring Club at your library. This relaxed, come-as-you-are program offers a simple, soothing way to de-stress while expressing yourself through art. Coloring is a wonderful activity for all ages – it boosts creativity, encourages mindfulness, and gives your brain a…
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Yo-Yo Club Meetup

If you have an interest in learning to Yo-Yo, come out to your library for a great Yo-Yo session to learn all about this fun toy from Ben Hewatt, a member of the National Yo-Yo League. He’ll be on hand to teach you some tips and cool tricks, plus answer any questions you might have.…
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Dig Into the Past

Get ready to travel back in time at the library’s fun and educational dinosaur program! Children will explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs and archaeology, learning how scientists uncover fossils and what these ancient discoveries can tell us about life millions of years ago. Through interactive activities and hands-on learning, kids will step into the…
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Crafty U: Liberty Bell Ornament

If you’re an adult who loves rolling up your sleeves for a fun, hands-on craft, don’t miss the next Crafty U session at your library. This month, we’re getting ready for America’s 250th birthday by supplying the materials needed to show you how to make some Liberty Bell Ornaments. Just bring your creativity and enjoy…
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Coloring Club

If you’re looking for a little calm in your week, unwind with us at the Coloring Club at your library. This relaxed, come-as-you-are program offers a simple, soothing way to de-stress while expressing yourself through art. Coloring is a wonderful activity for all ages – it boosts creativity, encourages mindfulness, and gives your brain a…
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Father’s Day Storytime

Celebrate Father’s Day at the library with a fun-filled storytime all about dads and the many ways they make life awesome! Families will enjoy engaging stories, lively songs, and interactive activities that highlight the special bond between children and their fathers and father figures. After storytime, stick around for a hands-on craft session and create…
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Try That Art Night: Fabric Stamp Art

Get ready to unleash your inner artist in the most delightfully chaotic way possible! Teens and adults are invited to dive into an art night where we toss the rulebook aside and try our hand at recreating popular art styles – with zero instructions and plenty of creative freedom. What happens is half the fun,…
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Celebrations of the World: Sardine Festival

Join us for the next session of Celebrations of the World, a series where kids explore global traditions through lively stories and hands-on fun. Each month, we spotlight a different festival or celebration from around the world and bring it to life through interactive read-alouds and kid friendly discussions that spark curiosity. This session celebrates…
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Coloring Club

If you’re looking for a little calm in your week, unwind with us at the Coloring Club at your library. This relaxed, come-as-you-are program offers a simple, soothing way to de-stress while expressing yourself through art. Coloring is a wonderful activity for all ages – it boosts creativity, encourages mindfulness, and gives your brain a…
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Crafternoon: Mini Mosaics

Unwind and get creative at the South Branch Library with our monthly Crafternoon! Adults are invited to enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon of crafting fun with library staff in a low-pressure environment. It’s perfect for trying something new, meeting others, or simply taking a creative break. This month, we’ll be making mini mosaics, giving you…
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LEGO Club Meetup

Kids are invited to join our monthly LEGO Club where we’ll supply you with a great selection of LEGO so you can use your creativity to build whatever you can imagine. Sometimes we’ll work on specific projects, or you can free design. Plus, work on projects solo, or team up with others to make something…
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Coloring Club

If you’re looking for a little calm in your week, unwind with us at the Coloring Club at your library. This relaxed, come-as-you-are program offers a simple, soothing way to de-stress while expressing yourself through art. Coloring is a wonderful activity for all ages – it boosts creativity, encourages mindfulness, and gives your brain a…
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Master Gardeners Series: Herb Mocktails

If you’re interested in learning how to best care for your lawns and gardens, don’t miss out on this monthly series at your library, in partnership with the Big Country Master Gardeners. Each month, volunteers from this organization will lead different topics related to lawn and garden care, and all are open for you to…
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LEGO Club

Kids are invited to join our monthly LEGO Club where we’ll supply you with a great selection of LEGO so you can use your creativity to build whatever you can imagine. Sometimes we’ll work on specific projects, or you can free design. Plus, work on projects solo, or team up with others to make something…
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Celebrations of the World: Madeira Island Flower Festival

Join us for the next session of Celebrations of the World, a series where kids explore global traditions through lively stories and hands-on fun. Each month, we spotlight a different festival or celebration from around the world and bring it to life through interactive read-alouds and kid friendly discussions that spark curiosity. This session celebrates…
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South STEAM: Balloon Rockets

Get curious, get creative, and get ready to explore! Everyone’s invited to dive into the world of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math – with your library. Each session brings a new chance for kids to investigate how the world works through fun experiments, colorful projects, and interactive learning. This time around, we’re…
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Try That Art Night Series

Get ready to unleash your inner artist in the most delightfully chaotic way possible! Teens and adults are invited to dive into an art night where we toss the rulebook aside and try our hand at recreating popular art styles – with zero instructions and plenty of creative freedom. What happens is half the fun,…
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Family Fun: All About Giraffes

Stretch your imagination and get ready for some tall, tall fun! Families are invited to join us for a playful program all about one of the world’s most fascinating animals – the giraffe. Kids will enjoy a mix of stories, songs, and hands-on activities that explore what makes these gentle giants so unique, from their…
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Crafty U: Bee Waterers

If you’re a teen or adult who loves rolling up your sleeves for a fun, hands-on craft, don’t miss the next Crafty U session at your library. This month, we’re getting creative with nature-inspired crafting as we make our own Bee Waterers using river stones, seashells, and a few simple materials. A bee waterer is…
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Magnets for Positivity

Brighten up your space and spirit at our Magnets of Positivity session, a creative evening workshop designed for teens and adults. Join us for a relaxed, hands-on crafting session where you’ll design your own custom magnets featuring uplifting messages, encouraging words, and little reminders of joy. Whether you’re hoping to spark some motivation, share a…
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Coloring Club

If you’re looking for a little calm in your week, unwind with us at the Coloring Club at your library. This relaxed, come-as-you-are program offers a simple, soothing way to de-stress while expressing yourself through art. Coloring is a wonderful activity for all ages – it boosts creativity, encourages mindfulness, and gives your brain a…
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Prehistoric Prints for Kids

Calling all junior paleontologists! Come out to your library as we invite curious explorers to dig into a hands-on dino adventure where they’ll create their own dinosaur fossils. Using simple, kid-friendly materials, guests will shape, press, and design fossils inspired by the incredible creatures that once roamed our planet. Along the way, they’ll pick up…
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Yo-Yo Club Meetup

If you’re age 8 and older and have an interest in learning to Yo-Yo, come out to your library for a great Yo-Yo session to learn all about this fun toy from Ben Hewatt, a member of the National Yo-Yo League. He’ll be on hand to teach you some tips and cool tricks, plus answer…
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