The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is once again partnering with the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory to celebrate the release of a new children’s book by local author and illustrator Talitha Shipman.  The Conservatory has donated twenty copies of Shipman’s newest book  “Fern’s Fairylight Express” to the Library’s collection. Each copy will circulate with a complimentary family pass to the Conservatory’s new exhibit inspired by the book. The exhibit will run Nov

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Allen County Public Library Foundation in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Allen County. The program provides children from birth to age five with free, high-quality, age-appropriate books mailed directly to their homes each month—helping foster early literacy, learning readiness, and a lifelong love of reading.  The grant will help sustain and expand access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library fo

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is proud to announce that it has received a $35,000 grant from Google to fund upgrades to the immersive projection experience inside the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research located at the Main Library (900 Library Plaza). The investment comes as Google establishes its new data center in Fort Wayne, underscoring the company’s commitment to supporting innovation, education, and community engagement in Allen County.  “These enhancements wil

The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research at Allen County Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of a state-of-the-art interactive virtual tour, a new digital resource designed to expand access to its incomparable Lincoln Collection for educators and students, history enthusiasts and scholars, and interested others from around our community and  across the country and beyond. This tech offering allows users to explore the Center remotely, bridging the gap for those wh

Access Fort Wayne, the community media center operated by the Allen County Public Library, is celebrating Community Media Day (October 20), as well as its recent multiple wins at the 2025 Philo Festival of Media Arts awards. The annual Philo Awards, hosted by the Central States Alliance for Community Media. celebrate outstanding media production across public, educational, and governmental access television stations throughout the Midwest.  Access Fort Wayne earned top honors

As part of Family History Month, the Allen County Public Library’s (ACPL) Genealogy Center invites the community to take part in a one-of-a-kind local history experience: “The Lindenwood Tour: Haunted Forest,” held October 24–26 beginning at 6 p.m.  This free, in-person event brings Fort Wayne’s history to life through a partnership between Lindenwood Cemetery, Lindenwood Nature Preserve, the Allen County Public Library, and Northrop High School. The evening includes a walkin

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is proud to announce that John D. Beatty, Senior Genealogy Librarian at the ACPL’s Genealogy...

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is thrilled by the community’s enthusiasm for its 2025 “One County, One Book” initiative. The...

The Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center is again celebrating Family History Month this October with a full month of free programs designed to inspire, educate, and connect individuals with their families’ stories. Known as one of the premier family history research centers in the world, the Genealogy Center welcomes both beginners and seasoned researchers to take part in events, presentations, and workshops.  “Family History Month is a wonderful time to engage in f

As flu season approaches, the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is once again partnering with local nonprofit Super Shot to provide free...

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is taking the next step in its Facilities Master Plan and inviting the community to play a central...

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned Cultural Connection website—a digital...

One year after unveiling a bold new vision for its Maker Labs, the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is celebrating the first...

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is pausing the launch of the new gateless parking system at the Main Library garage and adjacent...

In honor of September’s National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) invites media to a kickoff...

The Allen County Public Library has opened its newest StoryScape early learning location at the Monroeville Branch (115 Main St.,...

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) and Blessings in a Backpack will host a special Backpack Giveaway on Friday, July 25, to mark the...

The Allen County Public Library opened its newest StoryScape early learning location at the Grabill Branch (13521 Grabill Rd., Grabill)...

The Allen County Public Library will open its newest StoryScape early learning location at the Grabill Branch (13521 Grabill Rd.,...

The Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center, in partnership with Electric Works and Chapman’s Brewing Company is bringing history...