Upcoming Events

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  Thu, Apr 16

  Behind the Scenes Night at the Museum / 

  Abilene

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  Apr 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  This is a night especially for our adult patrons! Join us for light desserts, drinks and an opportunity to hear from Brady Sloane-Duncan about her time curating the Ashley Bryan exhibit in 2009. This evening will also include a 30-minute documentary about the legendary Ashley Bryan.

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  Sat, Apr 18

  Family Fun Saturday / 

  Abilene

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  Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Free fine art project every Saturday from 10AM to 3PM in the NCCIL Studio!
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  Thu, Apr 23

  A Very Hungry Family Fun Studio Night / 

  Abilene

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  Apr 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Join us for a night of hunger-inducing fun exploring the artistic method of illustrator Eric Carle!

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  Sat, Apr 25

  PJ Storytime: Out of this World / 

  NCCIL

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  Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Roll out of bed and join us at the NCCIL in your pjs for storytime, light breakfast, and art project!

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  Thu, May 21

  Family Fun Studio Night: SCHOOL'S OUT!! / 

  Abilene

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  May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Celebrate the end of the school year!
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  Fri, Jun 12

  June 12 Artist Workshop with Faith Pray / 

  NCCIL

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  Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Children will participate in a hands-on art workshop led by Faith Pray, illustrator of How a Bear Became a Book.

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  Fri, Jun 12

  Picnic with Pooh! 5:00PM-6:00PM / 

  Abilene

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  Jun 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Picnic with Pooh this summer in the Hundred Acre Woods of the NCCIL! Enjoy a basket filled with dinner and goodies for the whole family.

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  Fri, Jun 12

  Picnic with Pooh! 6:30PM-7:30PM / 

  Abilene

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  Jun 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Picnic with Pooh this summer in the Hundred Acre Woods of the NCCIL! Enjoy a basket filled with dinner and goodies for the whole family.

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  Sat, Jun 13

  June 13 Artist Workshop with Faith Pray / 

  NCCIL

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  Jun 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Children will participate in a hands-on art workshop led by Faith Pray, illustrator of How a Bear Became a Book.

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  Tue, Jul 07

  Tuesdays @ 2: July 7 / 

  Abilene

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  Jul 07, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Come for story time with the Abilene Public Library and art exploration with the NCCIL!
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  Tue, Jul 14

  Tuesdays @ 2: July 14 / 

  Abilene

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  Jul 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Come for story time with the Abilene Public Library and art exploration with the NCCIL!
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  Tue, Jul 21

  Tuesdays @ 2: July 21 / 

  Abilene

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  Jul 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Come for story time with the Abilene Public Library and art exploration with the NCCIL!
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  Tue, Jul 28

  Tuesdays @ 2: July 28 / 

  Abilene

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  Jul 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA

  Come for story time with the Abilene Public Library and art exploration with the NCCIL!