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Library Creates New Staff Role Dedicated to Social Services
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is pleased to announce a new a new staff role of Social Services Coordinator. This position will...
amichael-keller
May 8, 20243 min read
The Friends of the ACPL Launches New Store for Library Fans
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) and the Friends of the ACPL are thrilled to announce the launch of the brand-new ACPL Store. This...
amichael-keller
May 8, 20242 min read
Shawnee Branch of ACPL to Close Temporarily for HVAC Installation
The Shawnee Branch of the Allen County Public Library will close due to installation of a new HVAC system from Wednesday, May 8 through...
amichael-keller
May 7, 20241 min read
ACPL Announces 2024 Summer Concert Series Lineup
The Allen County Public Library has announced the 2024 Rock the Plaza lineup and a new partnership with Downtown Fort Wayne. Rock the...
amichael-keller
May 6, 20242 min read
Grabill Librarian Wins National Movers & Shakers Awards
The Allen County Public Library is pleased to announce that Grabill Branch Manager Rebecca Wolfe has been named a 2024 Mover and Shaker...
amichael-keller
May 2, 20243 min read
StoryScape Early Learning Space Opens at ACPL’s Pontiac Branch
The Allen County Public Library welcomed media, donors, and families to celebrate the new Pontiac Branch StoryScape at a grand opening on...
amichael-keller
Apr 30, 20243 min read
ACPL and FW Housing Authority Create a Book Rich Environment at Memorial Park Middle School
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) and the Fort Wayne Housing Authority are proud to announce their partnership with Memorial Park...
amichael-keller
Apr 26, 20242 min read
May the 4th Be With You at the Library’s Free Comic Book Day
On Saturday, May 4 the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day and May the 4th’s Star Wars Day with...
amichael-keller
Apr 22, 20242 min read
ACPL Shares 2023 Community Impact Report
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library has released its 2023 Community Impact Report. The report, which utilizes data from...
amichael-keller
Mar 28, 20243 min read
ACPL Prepares for Solar Eclipse
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – In the leadup to the April 8 total solar eclipse, the Allen County Public Library is offering a series of activities...
amichael-keller
Mar 6, 20243 min read
Dupont Branch of ACPL to Close Temporarily Beginning Feb. 28 for Construction
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Dupont Branch of the Allen County Public Library will close due to roof replacement beginning Wednesday, February...
amichael-keller
Feb 27, 20241 min read
ACPL HOSTS VALENTINE’S DAY EVENT FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library invites persons with memory loss, and their caregivers, to a “Great Day Café: Be My...
amichael-keller
Feb 12, 20242 min read
ACPL AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR 31ST CONSECUTIVE YEAR
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of...
amichael-keller
Jan 30, 20242 min read
ACPL’S ROLLAND CENTER UNVEILS NEW EXHIBITS FOR 2024
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library invites the community to explore three new exhibits at the Rolland Center for Lincoln...
amichael-keller
Jan 28, 20242 min read
ACPL PARTNERS WITH AARP TO PROVIDE FREE TAX ASSISTANCE TO ALL
FORT WAYNE—The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person tax assistance and preparation January 29 through April 15 at select...
amichael-keller
Jan 21, 20241 min read
ACPL’S CURT WITCHER HONORED WITH NATIONAL I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is pleased to announce that longtime librarian, genealogist, and leader Curt...
amichael-keller
Dec 17, 20233 min read
ACPL CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL SYSTEM UPGRADE
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is celebrating its first month of successful implementation with the Polaris...
amichael-keller
Dec 1, 20233 min read
ACPL CELEBRATES NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – October 15 through 21 is National Friends of Libraries Week and the Allen County Public Library is marking the...
amichael-keller
Oct 16, 20232 min read
ACPL AND SUPER SHOT TO HOST SEASONAL VACCINE CLINICS
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) and Super Shot, Inc. are hosting a series of vaccine clinics in October for Fort Wayne residents...
amichael-keller
Sep 25, 20231 min read
ACPL’S GENEALOGY CENTER CELEBRATES FAMILY HISTORY MONTH WITH 31 DAYS OF PROGRAMS
Throughout the month of October, the Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center is celebrating Family History Month with a full...
amichael-keller
Sep 24, 20234 min read
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