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The NCCIL Gallery IS CURRENTLY CLOSED for an Exhibit Change from September 13th-October 9th.

The NCCIL Bookstore IS CURRENTLY OPEN Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4pm,

and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. 

FREE Family Art Projects still available on Saturdays in the art studio.

Free Admission!

Upcoming Events
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EASL: Every Artist Starts Little
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Upcoming Events

  • Family Fun Saturday
    Family Fun Saturday
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 19
    Abilene
    Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Free fine art project every Saturday from 10AM to 2PM in the NCCIL Studio! *The Gallery will be closed during this time, but the bookstore, Art Studio and The Hive will be open!
  • The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza Night
    The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza Night
    Thu, Oct 08
    NCCIL
    Oct 08, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Join us for a family fun night out with author and illustrator Shawn Harris! Enjoy pizza while listening to a live reading of chapters from The First Cat in Space Series.
  • The Ballad of Shawn Harris: Exhibit Sponsorship
    The Ballad of Shawn Harris: Exhibit Sponsorship
    Fri, Oct 09
    NCCIL
    Oct 09, 2026, 7:30 PM – Apr 17, 2027, 4:00 PM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Be a part of the magic this season and sponsor an exhibit element today!
  • Shawn Harris: The Music of Picture Books
    Shawn Harris: The Music of Picture Books
    Fri, Oct 09
    NCCIL
    Oct 09, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Join us for an evening with Shawn Harris as he shares about the relationship between folk music and picture books!
  • Artist Workshop with Shawn Harris
    Artist Workshop with Shawn Harris
    Sat, Oct 10
    NCCIL
    Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Your child will participate in a hands-on comic-making workshop led by NCCIL Artist, Shawn Harris!
  • SHAWN HARRIS: Family Fun Saturday
    SHAWN HARRIS: Family Fun Saturday
    Sat, Oct 10
    NCCIL
    Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Join us for FUN morning celebrating the exhibit opening of The Ballad of Shawn Harris!
  • EASL: Every Artist Starts Little
    EASL: Every Artist Starts Little
    Fri, Oct 16
    NCCIL
    Oct 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Caregivers and Early Learners, join us for a fun morning of art and literacy!
  • Spooky Family Fun Saturday
    Spooky Family Fun Saturday
    Sat, Oct 24
    Abilene
    Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Join us for a child-friendly Spooky Family Fun Saturday!
  • ArtWalk
    ArtWalk
    Thu, Oct 29
    NCCIL
    Oct 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Join us at the NCCIL and at other downtown locations for ArtWalk!
  • Cat in the Hat Family Fun Saturday
    Cat in the Hat Family Fun Saturday
    Sat, Nov 07
    Abilene
    Nov 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Join us in celebrating the new Cat in the Hat movie with storytime and art!
  • EASL: Every Artist Starts Little
    EASL: Every Artist Starts Little
    Fri, Nov 13
    NCCIL
    Nov 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Caregivers and Early Learners, join us for a fun morning of art and literacy!
  • Family Fun Thanksgiving
    Family Fun Thanksgiving
    Sat, Nov 21
    Abilene
    Nov 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Bring your families and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with us!
  • Bookstore Sale!
    Bookstore Sale!
    Tue, Nov 24
    NCCIL
    Nov 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Shop our special sale with books, gifts, and more discounted up to 75%!
  • Bookstore Sale!
    Bookstore Sale!
    Sat, Nov 28
    NCCIL
    Nov 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Shop our special sale with books, gifts, and more discounted up to 75%!
  • MEMBERS ONLY: Snowy Morning
    MEMBERS ONLY: Snowy Morning
    Sat, Dec 05
    NCCIL
    Dec 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Kick off the holiday season with a magical members-only Snowy Morning at the NCCIL!
  • Snowy Day
    Snowy Day
    Sat, Dec 05
    NCCIL
    Dec 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    An unforgettable morning of art and holiday fun!
  • EASL: Every Artist Starts Little
    EASL: Every Artist Starts Little
    Fri, Dec 11
    NCCIL
    Dec 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    NCCIL, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Caregivers and Early Learners, join us for a fun morning of art and literacy!
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