ACPL to Offer Exclusive Komet Hockey Library Card and Community Discounts in Celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month

In honor of September’s National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) invites media to a kickoff celebration with the Fort Wayne Komets on Tuesday, September 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tecumseh Branch. At the kickoff, the Library will unveil its newest limited-edition library card featuring none other than the beloved Fort Wayne Komets mascot, Icy D. Eagle.  

To add to the celebration, the ACPL will also announce that all ACPL cardholders will now have access to exclusive discounts at a variety of local businesses, including restaurants, entertainment venues, service providers, and more available to ACPL cardholders. 

“We’re excited to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with a fun, local twist,” said Chris Ford, Marketing Manager for the ACPL. “Icy D. Eagle is a beloved symbol of Fort Wayne, and we’re proud to partner with the Komets to encourage even more people to discover the power of a library card. With the new discounts and a card this cool, there’s never been a better time to sign up.” 

The kickoff will feature a photo opp and Storytime program with Komets players and Icy. The media are invited to attend, take photos, and conduct interviews with Library and Komets representatives.  

What: National Library Card Sign Up Month Kickoff with Fort Wayne Komets 

When: Tuesday, September 2 at 10:30 a.m. 

Where: Allen County Public Library Tecumseh Branch (1411 E State Blvd.) 

ACPL library cards are free to all Allen County residents and individuals who attend or work at a school in Allen County. Residents outside of the county can also access ACPL services through a subscription card with a modest annual fee. For more information, or to sign up for a library card visit acpl.info/library-card or any ACPL location.