All programs are free to the public. Reservations are required for some programs.
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ANNUAL EVENTS
Friends Annual Book Sale
Summer Programs for Kids & Teens
West Texas Book and Music Festival
MONTHLY EVENTS
How to Sell on eBay
Tuesday, May 6 - Main Library Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Got Stuff? Get rid of it at a profit on “the World’s Online Marketplace®” with the help of Russ Altman of the Small Business Development Center. He’ll explain all the ins and outs of using this well-known website. Free.
Artwalk @ Your Library
Thursday, May 8 – Main Library Come take a look at Janet Hughes’ antique sun-colored glass manufactured before 1820. It has turned a lavender color after having been left in the sun for some time. You’ll also want to stop in and see Debra Warr’s fabulous mural devoted to all the wonders that spring from the imagination and the pages of children’s literature. Free. Teen Book Club Thursday, May 8 – Main Library, 6:00 p.m. This month’s theme is recipes and cookbooks. Drop by and build a Sundae! Discover some great books and start off summer right with a frozen treat. Free for teens 12-18.
National Children's Book Week
Monday – Friday, May 12-16, 2008 – 3:30 each day
Children's books can change lives! Join us for special school age storytimes for kids ages 6-12. There will be fairy tales, funny stories, scary tales, and maybe a puppet or two. On Wednesday, there will be an extra-special program at the NCCIL showcasing all kinds of children’s books and illustration styles. After hearing some great stories, kids may make a book of their own using some of the styles of art presented. Free.
Texas Author's Series - Lisa Wingate
Tuesday, May 13- Main Library Auditorium, 12:00 noon
Have lunch with romantic novelist Lisa Wingate as she talks about her latest books. Bring lunch; we’ll provide drinks at this free event, or a limited number of sandwiches will be available for $4. The “Texas Authors Series” is made possible with help from the Friends of the Abilene Public Library and the West Texas Book & Music Festival.
Cover-to-Cover Book Club
Thursday, May 15 - Main Library Auditorium, 7 p.m.
Abilene Public Library’s book club members select a fiction or non-fiction title for the coming month by consensus. In honor of Memorial Day, and our neighboring National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, May’s title is “Winning My Wings: a woman Air Force service pilot in World War II” by Marion Hodgson. Join this interesting, lively discussion group as they read award-winning books – Everyone is welcome! Free.
Teen Anime Club
Monday, April 28- Main Library Auditorium, 7 p.m.
This monthly club is everything Japanese animation art. Special for this month: a cosplay tutorial session with Amanda Sasser, who has been cosplaying for three years at one of Texas’ biggest anime conventions. Amanda is going to share her personal tips and tricks on making an awesome costume. She will talk on subjects such as wig styling, costume sewing, and prop building. For ages 12-18. Free. For more information, go to the Teen Space page on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/aplteenspace.
Antique & Collectible Appraisal Fair
Tuesday, May 20 – Main Library Auditorium, 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
It’s Abilene Public Library’s very popular annual version of “The Antiques RoadShow™”. Dust off all the treasures from the basement, shed or attic and bring them in for an evaluation from a local expert. If you come at 7:30, lines will be shorter! Three items per person, please, and no certified appraisals will be given. It’s free to find out if you’ve got trash, or treasure!
E-Mail for Everyone
Wednesday, May 21– Main Library computer lab, 3 p.m.
E-mail is a great tool for keeping in touch. Learn how to get a free e-mail account, how it all works, and more in our free 45 minute class. We’ll have you zipping electronic mail around the ether in no time flat! Reservations required, please as we have a limited number of places in this popular class. Call 325-676-6025 for more information.
Monday, May 26, 2008 – Both locations of the Abilene Public Library will be closed for the observance of Memorial Day. For your convenience, there are outside materials returns at both library locations.
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