ACPL’s Grabill Branch to Open New StoryScape for Children

The Allen County Public Library will open its newest StoryScape early learning location at the Grabill Branch (13521 Grabill Rd., Grabill) on Tuesday, July 15. A Grand Opening celebration will take place at 11 a.m., immediately following the popular Music and Movement Storytime program.  

The ACPL’s StoryScapes focus on promoting early literacy with children ages 7 and younger. Grabill’s StoryScape location builds on the success of similar spaces at the Main Library and the Pontiac, Little Turtle, and Woodburn Branches. It is themed to celebrate Grabill's history as a town that grew up alongside the railroad with a train station theme. The StoryScape's centerpiece is the play steam train which includes spaces for seated or active play and includes a crawl-through tunnel. Stackable, sturdy hollow bricks mimic a load of coal for the children to build with. The space also includes a play table, child-sized furniture for reading and writing, and comfortable adult-sized furniture so families can enjoy the space together.  

What: StoryScape Grand Opening 

When: Tuesday, July 15 at 11 a.m. 

Where: ACPL Grabill Branch (13521 Grabill Rd., Grabill) 

Media are invited to attend, take photos, and interview ACPL representatives.  

StoryScapes are part of the ACPL’s 2024-28 strategic plan “Allen County’s Windows to Lifelong Learning and Discovery” and are planned for all ACPL locations. Grabill is the fifth StoryScape to be added to the ACPL system. Planning is currently underway for the Monroeville and Waynedale StoryScape installations.

StoryScapes are free and open during normal library hours. The Grabill space was funded through Library reserve funds. For more information about StoryScape and other youth activities at the Allen County Public Library, visit www.acpl.info.