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The NCCIL is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

Free Admission!

May 9th-June 6th Gallery Closed for Exhibit Change

Family Fun Saturdays, and Bookstore will be open from 10am-1pm

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Upcoming Events

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NCCIL Chalk Circle

Schedule a School Tour

  • Explore galleries and children’s literature.

  • Engage in hands-on art activities.

  • Available both in-person and virtually.

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Abilene Cultural Affairs Council

Community Foundation of Abilene

Weatherl and Associates

Dian Graves Owen Foundation

Jan Elliott

Greathouse Foundation

Humanities Texas

Excelsior Foundation 

Kaye Price-Hawkins/Priceless Literacy

Whataburger

The Shelton Family Foundation

Moss-Adamson Spalding Charities

Tocker Foundation

Texas Commission on the Arts

Humanities Texas

National Endowment for the Humanities

Thank You to Our Generous Donors

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NCCIL Chalk Circle
NCCIL Arthur Read

Keeping the Spirit 
of Imagination Alive at the NCCIL

  • Explore magical art

  • Discover classic illustrations

  • Experience captivating exhibits

  • Enjoy interactive storytelling

  • Attend creative workshops

  • Celebrate beloved books

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Become a Member!

  • Join our vibrant community of supporters.

  • Enjoy free admission and programming.

  • Access exclusive signed book pre-orders.

  • Expand children’s imaginations with us.

NCCIL Book Signing Event
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