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SUMMARY:Wes Crawford Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Meet Wes Crawford at a book release and signing. \nSchedule: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: Seven and One Books — 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: Free \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/wes-crawford-book-signing/
LOCATION:Seven and One Books\, 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T183000
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SUMMARY:The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza-Family Night with Shawn Harris
DESCRIPTION:Join author and illustrator Shawn Harris at the NCCIL for a family evening of book readings\, pizza and an art activity inspired by his work. \nThursday\, October 8\, 2026\, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The NCCIL is at 102 Cedar Street in downtown Abilene. \nThe published admission is $15 for one person\, $50 for a family of four\, or $45 for an NCCIL member family of four. Check the organizer for reservations and remaining availability. \nHarris will read from The First Cat in Space\, and the evening includes a project connected with his book Duel. \nOrganizer details and latest updates \nTimes are Central. Confirm the schedule\, admission and access arrangements with the organizer before travelling. \nPromotional image supplied with the linked event listing.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/the-first-cat-in-space-ate-pizza-family-night-with-shawn-harris/
LOCATION:National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature\, 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T193000
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SUMMARY:Shawn Harris Presents: The Music of Picturebooks
DESCRIPTION:A local art\, book\, or family program at the NCCIL. \nSchedule: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature — 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: Table Package (8 tickets): $500 Couple Package (2 tickets): $100 Single Ticket: $60 \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/shawn-harris-presents-the-music-of-picturebooks/
LOCATION:National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature\, 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154023Z
CREATED:20261001T154023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T154023Z
UID:1826-1791622800-1791626400@abilenewhatsnew.com
SUMMARY:Comic Making with Shawn Harris
DESCRIPTION:A local art\, book\, or family program at the NCCIL. \nSchedule: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature — 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: $5/child for members\, $20/child for non-members \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/comic-making-with-shawn-harris/
LOCATION:National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature\, 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154023Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Saturday with Shawn Harris
DESCRIPTION:A local art\, book\, or family program at the NCCIL. \nSchedule: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature — 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: FREE \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/family-fun-saturday-with-shawn-harris/
LOCATION:National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature\, 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T180000
DTSTAMP:20261001T173858Z
CREATED:20261001T154137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T173858Z
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SUMMARY:Booktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Meet independent authors and find a new read at Booktoberfest\, hosted by Seven and One Books in downtown Abilene. \nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\, 4–6 p.m. at 1138 North 2nd Street. Admission is listed as free. \nThe event celebrates indie authors and their books. Bring your reading list\, browse the featured work and check the organizer’s page for the participating authors and any schedule changes. \nOrganizer details and latest updates \nTimes are Central. Confirm the schedule\, admission and access arrangements with the organizer before travelling. \nPromotional image supplied with the linked event listing.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/booktoberfest/
LOCATION:Seven and One Books\, 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Markets & festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T220000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154222Z
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SUMMARY:Gilmore Girls Day
DESCRIPTION:A bookstore celebration with coffee\, themed merchandise\, crafts\, and prizes. \nSchedule: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: Seven and One Books — 1138 N. 2nd Street\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: free \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/gilmore-girls-day/
LOCATION:Seven and One Books\, 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & books
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UID:1867-1792836000-1792854000@abilenewhatsnew.com
SUMMARY:Spooky Family Fun Saturday
DESCRIPTION:A local art\, book\, or family program at the NCCIL. \nSchedule: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature — 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: FREE \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/spooky-family-fun-saturday/
LOCATION:National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature\, 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & family
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T000000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154237Z
CREATED:20261001T154237Z
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UID:1869-1793053800-1793059200@abilenewhatsnew.com
SUMMARY:ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party!
DESCRIPTION:A late-night bookstore gathering for a new book release. \nSchedule: 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: Seven and One Books — 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: Free \nRuns late October 26 into October 27; preorder or admission arrangements are on the store’s event page. \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/acotar-6-midnight-release-party/
LOCATION:Seven and One Books\, 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154353Z
CREATED:20261001T154353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T154353Z
UID:1895-1794045600-1794052800@abilenewhatsnew.com
SUMMARY:The Cat in the Hat Family Fun Saturday
DESCRIPTION:A local art\, book\, or family program at the NCCIL. \nSchedule: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature — 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: FREE \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/the-cat-in-the-hat-family-fun-saturday/
LOCATION:National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature\, 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T150000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154437Z
CREATED:20261001T154437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T154437Z
UID:1909-1795255200-1795273200@abilenewhatsnew.com
SUMMARY:Family Fun Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:A local art\, book\, or family program at the NCCIL. \nSchedule: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature — 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TEXAS 79601 \nAdmission: FREE \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/family-fun-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature\, 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T160000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154438Z
CREATED:20261001T154438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T154438Z
UID:1910-1795514400-1795536000@abilenewhatsnew.com
SUMMARY:NCCIL Booksale
DESCRIPTION:Shop discounted books and gifts while supporting the NCCIL. \nSchedule: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature — 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: FREE \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/nccil-booksale/
LOCATION:National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature\, 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154537Z
CREATED:20261001T154537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T154537Z
UID:1928-1796310000-1796317200@abilenewhatsnew.com
SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays: Cookie Decorating & More!
DESCRIPTION:Decorate cookies and enjoy hot chocolate at the bookstore. \nSchedule: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: Seven and One Books — 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: $5 \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/home-for-the-holidays-cookie-decorating-more/
LOCATION:Seven and One Books\, 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154553Z
CREATED:20261001T154553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T154553Z
UID:1936-1796412600-1796418000@abilenewhatsnew.com
SUMMARY:Wine & Wishlists/Brews & Buying
DESCRIPTION:Create gift wishlists and return for an evening of holiday shopping. \nSchedule: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: Seven and One Books — 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: Free \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/wine-wishlists-brews-buying/
LOCATION:Seven and One Books\, 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154622Z
CREATED:20261001T154622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T154622Z
UID:1943-1796464800-1796472000@abilenewhatsnew.com
SUMMARY:Snowy Day
DESCRIPTION:A local art\, book\, or family program at the NCCIL. \nSchedule: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature — 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TEXAS 79601 \nAdmission: FREE \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/snowy-day/
LOCATION:National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature\, 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154553Z
CREATED:20261001T154553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T154553Z
UID:1937-1796499000-1796504400@abilenewhatsnew.com
SUMMARY:Wine & Wishlists/Brews & Buying
DESCRIPTION:Create gift wishlists and return for an evening of holiday shopping. \nSchedule: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM All times are local Central time. \nWhere: Seven and One Books — 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, Texas 79601 \nAdmission: Free \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/wine-wishlists-brews-buying-2/
LOCATION:Seven and One Books\, 1138 N Second St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & books
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270614
DTSTAMP:20261001T154853Z
CREATED:20261001T154853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T154853Z
UID:1993-1812585600-1812931199@abilenewhatsnew.com
SUMMARY:Children’s Art + Literacy Festival (CALF)
DESCRIPTION:A four-day celebration of children’s books\, art\, performances\, and creative activities. \nDates and schedule: This is a date-only calendar listing\, not a statement that the venue is open all day. Check organizer schedule \nWhere: Downtown arts venues and Abilene Zoo — Downtown Abilene; Sunday at Abilene Zoo\, 2070 Zoo Ln. \nAdmission: Check source \nThursday–Saturday downtown; Sunday at the zoo. Registration is announced for March 2027. \nOrganizer / source details and latest updates \nSchedules\, admission and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before travelling; registration or tickets may be required.
URL:https://abilenewhatsnew.com/event/childrens-art-literacy-festival-calf/
LOCATION:Downtown arts venues and Abilene Zoo\, Abilene\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & family
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