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Abilene library reports Mockingbird branch closure, rec‑center library progress and Heritage Square milestones
Summary
Library staff reported the permanent closure of the Mockingbird branch and detailed construction progress at Chavez and Daniels recreation‑center libraries and at Abilene Heritage Square, with several near‑term milestones and furniture purchases funded from the city’s minor improvement fund.
Library staff told the Abilene Library Board on Nov. 10, 2025, that the Mockingbird branch closed permanently to the public on Oct. 31 and that preparatory work and transfers are underway as construction and city projects proceed.
Ms. Hammer reported the Mockingbird building closed Oct. 31 at 6 p.m.; staff boxed what she said were about "338 books" for transfer to the main branch next week, where staff will inspect condition and determine whether items should move to the recreation‑center libraries or the new main library. Furnishings that other city…
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