National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature

08/18/2026

It's back to school week but there are still a few more weeks to enjoy the Winnie-the-Pooh Exhibit here at the NCCIL before it's gone! Come explore and play in the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie and friends.

08/11/2026

Shawn Harris books have made it to the NCCIL shelves at the library! Stopping in at the library is a great way to check out his books before he comes to the NCCIL in October. You are not going to want to miss meeting Shawn Harris October 8th,9th or 10th!!

We have 3 amazing events during Shawn Harris's visit that you can sign up for on our website: https://www.nccil.org/

Plus Shawn will be in the museum for Family Fun Saturday on October 10th for storytime-check back for more details later!!!

08/11/2026

Check out what’s happening at the NCCIL this week! This will be our last Open Studio of the summer before the school year picks up, so stop by for some free family fun!

08/06/2026

Don't miss out on the fun this Saturday with author/illustrator Tabitha Paige. There will be a free family art activity, storytime with Tabitha Paige at 11am and lots of giveaways!

First 50 children receive a FREE Book!
WHATABURGER GIVEAWAYS!

https://www.nccil.org/event-details/back-to-school-family-fun-saturday

08/04/2026

Don't miss this week's Back to School Family Fun Saturday with special guest Tabitha Paige!
For more information:
https://www.nccil.org/event-details/back-to-school-family-fun-saturday

08/04/2026

NCCIL Members don't miss out on your August benefit. When you stop by the museum this month you receive an extra 10% off Pooh Books and Merch and coupons to Seven and One and Limone Rush. Just ask for your discount and coupons in the bookstore!

08/01/2026

☀Happy August! Join us for Family Fun Saturday today from 10AM to 3PM. Create an art project in the studio, shop the bookstore for back-to-school goodies, or explore the Hundred Acre Wood in the NCCIL gallery. This is a free come and go event, no registration required.

07/30/2026

Studio Night is TONIGHT! Walk-ins welcome. Come create with us!

Let your personality SHINE this school year by getting back-to-school ready at the NCCIL this Thursday night! Sign up now to decorate your own pencil box, pencil pouch, backpack charm, and bookmark.

https://www.nccil.org/event-details/back-to-school-family-fun-studio-night-2

07/29/2026

Let your personality SHINE this school year by getting back-to-school ready at the NCCIL this Thursday night! Sign up now to decorate your own pencil box, pencil pouch, backpack charm, and bookmark.

https://www.nccil.org/event-details/back-to-school-family-fun-studio-night-2

07/26/2026

Check out what’s happening at the NCCIL this week! Our last Tuesdays at 2 with the Abilene Public Library is this week, along with our last Whisper Wednesday on Wednesday morning. And don’t forget to register for Family Fun Studio Night this Thursday. Families of all ages will create functional art to head back to school in style.