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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
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
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