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 28 through Saturday, March 2. No other branches are impacted. The branch will reopen Monday, March 4.

During the closure, patrons will have no access to the Dupont building. This includes book browsing, meeting rooms, study rooms, programs, computers, or donation drop-offs. Curbside service for holds pick-ups will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dupont patrons may also use any other ACPL location for full library services. The Library’s 24/7 digital library is also available.

The roof replacement construction began in early February and has continued with minimal impact to library services. However, the location of the current phase of construction necessitates the closure.

If patrons have questions, or need assistance, they can call (260) 421-1200. 

About the ACPL

The Allen County Public Library has fostered lifelong learning and discovery in northeast Indiana for more than 125 years. The ACPL consists of fourteen branches throughout Allen County, serving more than one million visitors per year. The ACPL’s collection includes more than 2.7 million items, with a circulation total of 3.6 million items borrowed annually. It also houses The Genealogy Center, the nation’s largest public genealogy research center, and The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research, consisting of more than 30,000 artifacts related to President Abraham Lincoln.