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ACPL Recognizes National Friends of the Library Week
The Allen County Public Library is spending the week of October 20-26 celebrating its Friends of the Library group as part of the 19th...
amichael-keller
Oct 23, 20242 min read


ACPL Presents “Lincoln at the Library: 3D Photography in Lincoln’s Time”
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) invites you to a fascinating program titled “Lincoln at the Library: 3D Photography in Lincoln’s...
amichael-keller
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Everyone Is Buzzing About Library’s New Upper Elementary Space “The Hive”
The Allen County Public Library has debuted a new youth engagement space built especially for fourth through sixth graders at the Main...
amichael-keller
Oct 15, 20242 min read


ACPL Reaches $100,000 Fundraising Goal to Fund Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Campaign
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is excited to announce it has successfully reached its $100,000 fundraising goal for Dolly...
amichael-keller
Oct 13, 20243 min read


ACPL and Launches New TV Show "Open Book with Susan Baier"
The Allen County Public Library is thrilled to announce the debut of a new television show, "Open Book with Susan Baier," featuring...
amichael-keller
Oct 3, 20242 min read


ACPL Hosts Vaccine Clinics in Partnership with Super Shot
The Allen County Public Library is hosting a series of Flu vaccination clinics in October. As the community approaches cold and flu...
amichael-keller
Oct 1, 20242 min read


ACPL and The Genealogy Center present 31 Days of Family History Month Programs
The Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center is offering 31 days of free programming in recognition of Family History Month throughout October. Family History Month is an annual tradition that highlights the importance of preserving and sharing family stories and memories. This month-long celebration will offer an array of engaging activities, educational workshops, and valuable resources designed to help individuals uncover their ancestral roots and connect with their
amichael-keller
Sep 29, 20243 min read


ACPL Moves Forward with Facilities Master Plan Funding Hearing
Fort Wayne, IN – The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is excited to move forward in its vision for enhancing library facilities across...
Jeff Garver
Sep 26, 20244 min read


Library Creates New Staff Role Dedicated to Bilingual Services
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is pleased to announce a new staff role of Bilingual Program & Partnership...
amichael-keller
Aug 29, 20242 min read


ACPL Swings for the Fences with September’s Library Card Sign Up Month
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) will join libraries across the country to celebrate National Library Card...
amichael-keller
Aug 28, 20242 min read


ACPL Reveals New Vision for The Studios at The Library with Support from The Don Wood Foundation
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is thrilled to announce a transformative new vision for its systemwide Maker spaces. Since 2014,...
amichael-keller
Aug 26, 20243 min read


ACPL Foundation Announces $25,000 Fundraising Match for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Campaign
The Allen County Public Library Foundation is pleased to announce a $25,000 funding match to support the group’s campaign to bring Dolly...
amichael-keller
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Library’s Rolland Center Welcomes Former Teacher to Educational Outreach Coordinator Role
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is pleased to welcome experienced educator Sarah Schoolman to the new position of Educational...
amichael-keller
Aug 6, 20242 min read


The Power of Story at the Genealogy Center
The power of story is so present in our lives in many wonderful and remarkable ways. In the Genealogy Center, patrons are invited to...
Jeff Garver
Aug 1, 20242 min read


New Haven Mayor Steve McMichael to Guest Host Library Storytime
On Tuesday, July 9 New Haven Mayor Steve McMichael will guest host the Allen County Public Library’s (ACPL) regular Storytime at the New...
amichael-keller
Jul 8, 20241 min read


ACPL Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Maker Labs
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is proud to announce the 10-year anniversary of its Maker Labs, marking a...
amichael-keller
Jul 2, 20243 min read


ACPL’s Audio Reading Service Celebrates Volunteers and Awards
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – Today the Allen County Public Library’s Audio Reading Service (ARS) hosted its annual Volunteer Luncheon at the Mirro...
amichael-keller
Jun 24, 20243 min read


ACPL’s Rolland Center Invites Community to Juneteenth Celebrations
The Allen County Public Library’s (ACPL) Rolland Center for Lincoln Research and the Friends of the Lincoln Collection invite the...
amichael-keller
Jun 3, 20243 min read


Adventures Await with ACPL’s SPARK Summer Learning Program
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is excited to announce the launch of the SPARK Summer Learning Program, a fun-filled initiative...
amichael-keller
May 29, 20243 min read


ACPL Launches Season 2 of Local Author Podcast “Pages & Voices”
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) has released its second season of the podcast, “ACPL Presents: Pages & Voices” following a...
amichael-keller
May 14, 20243 min read
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