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

Free Admission!

The NCCIL will be closed on April 3rd for Good Friday

Upcoming Events
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EASL: Every Artist Starts Little
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A Very Hungry Family Fun Studio Night
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PJ Storytime: Out of this World
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Upcoming Events

  • Family Fun Saturday
    Family Fun Saturday
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 04
    Abilene
    Apr 04, 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!
  • EASL: Every Artist Starts Little
    EASL: Every Artist Starts Little
    Fri, Apr 10
    Abilene
    Apr 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    An early childhood program, rooted in fine art, literacy, and development!
  • Behind the Scenes Night at the Museum
    Behind the Scenes Night at the Museum
    Thu, Apr 16
    Abilene
    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.
  • A Very Hungry Family Fun Studio Night
    A Very Hungry Family Fun Studio Night
    Thu, Apr 23
    Abilene
    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!
  • PJ Storytime: Out of this World
    PJ Storytime: Out of this World
    Sat, Apr 25
    NCCIL
    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!
  • Family Fun Studio Night: SCHOOL'S OUT!!
    Family Fun Studio Night: SCHOOL'S OUT!!
    Thu, May 21
    Abilene
    May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Abilene, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    Celebrate the end of the school year!
  • June 12 Artist Workshop with Faith Pray
    June 12 Artist Workshop with Faith Pray
    Fri, Jun 12
    NCCIL
    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.
  • Picnic with Pooh! 5:00PM-6:00PM
    Picnic with Pooh! 5:00PM-6:00PM
    Fri, Jun 12
    Abilene
    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.
  • Picnic with Pooh! 6:30PM-7:30PM
    Picnic with Pooh! 6:30PM-7:30PM
    Fri, Jun 12
    Abilene
    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.
  • June 13 Artist Workshop with Faith Pray
    June 13 Artist Workshop with Faith Pray
    Sat, Jun 13
    NCCIL
    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.
  • Tuesdays @ 2: July 7
    Tuesdays @ 2: July 7
    Tue, Jul 07
    Abilene
    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!
  • Tuesdays @ 2: July 14
    Tuesdays @ 2: July 14
    Tue, Jul 14
    Abilene
    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!
  • Tuesdays @ 2: July 21
    Tuesdays @ 2: July 21
    Tue, Jul 21
    Abilene
    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!
  • Tuesdays @ 2: July 28
    Tuesdays @ 2: July 28
    Tue, Jul 28
    Abilene
    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!
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