The library will be closed for Independence Day on Thursday, July 4^th. Unless it’s a holiday, the library building is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Calling all crafters. Tinker Time in our Maker Space is open every Friday at 2:00 pm. Register online for help with your projects, or stop by to explore the space and ask questions. Equipment includes a Poster Printer, Embroider Machine, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, and more. Sign up today.

Adventure begins at your library, and we have special Summer Reading programs for children, teens, and adults. Did you know the average child loses two months of reading skills over the summer? You can help avoid the slide by registering your child for Summer Reading and encouraging your child to read for twenty minutes daily. We have thousands of books from which to choose, and kids who turn in their reading logs on time will earn gift cards to Sonic and Dairy Queen, thanks to the Friends of the Library.

New books for children include:  Zoom! Zoom! by Lola M. Schaefer, Go.Go! Dino! by Kaz Windness, Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate Dicamillo, You Grow, Girl! by Rose Rossner, Forever Fairies: Coco Twinkles by Maddy Mara, The Great Outdoors by Yuli Yav, Black & White in Color by Tana Hoban, The First Day of May by Henrique Coser Moreira, Everyone Starts Small by Liz Garton Scanlon, While You’re Asleep by Emmy Kastner, Otter Loves Halloween! by Sam Garton, The Shadow The Ghost by Cat Min, What Makes us Human by Victor D.O. Santos, The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander, Mountain of Fire by Rebecca E. F. Barone,  and Keep It Like a Secret by John David Anderson.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: City in Ruins by Don Winslow, The Prophet and the Idiot by Jonas Jonasson, Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson, First Frost by Craig Johnson, Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett, My Father’s House by Joseph O’Connor, The Devil’s Fortress by Dale Brown, What the Mountains Remember by Joy Callaway, Clear by Carys Davies, The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane, The Beautiful People by Michelle Gable, One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole, Southern Man by Greg Iles, Welcome Home, Caroline Kline by Courtney Preiss, Christa Comes Out of Her Shell by Abbi Waxman, and The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann,

New large-print books for adults include: One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware, Mind Games by Nora Roberts, Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan, A Northern Light in Provence by Elizabeth Birkelund, The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell, Lovers and Liars by Amanda Eyre Ward, The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley, and Swift River by Essie Chambers.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in our collection. We’re here to make your library experience the best it can be.

The library building is open to the public on Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. – to 7:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – to 4:00 p.m.

Tinker Time in our Maker Space is open every Friday at 2:00 pm. Register online for help with your projects, or stop by to explore the space and ask questions. Equipment includes a Poster Printer, Embroider Machine, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, and more. Sign up today.

Adventure begins at your library, and we have special summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults.  Did you know the average child loses two months of reading skills over the summer? You can help avoid the slide by registering your child for Summer Reading and encouraging your child to read for twenty minutes daily. We have thousands of books from which to choose. There’s something for everyone at the Allen County Public Library.

Kids are invited to see Barry Mitchell and his puppets, misadventures, on Tuesday, June 25, at 1:00 a.m.

Teens are invited to Teen Survival Trivia on Monday, June 24 at 1:00 pm.

New books for children include: Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. Tabor, Sandcastles Are Forever by Ellie Peterson, Chloë and Maude by Sandra Boynton, The Curious Why by Angela DiTerlizzi, The City Sings Green & Other Poems About Welcoming Wildlife by Erica Silverman and Ginnie Hsu, Dr. Color Monstor and the Emotions Toolkit by Anna Llenas, The Worry-Worry Whale and the Classroom Jitters by Deborah Diesen, A Family Tree by Staci Lola Drouillard, Feelings are Wild by Sophy Williams, I’m Proud of You by Craig Melvin, Amulet: Wave Rider by Kazu Kibuishi, Patrick Wigglesworth’s Bizarre Bible Adventure: Over My Head by Liz and Jack Hagler, The King of the World by Ben Clanton, Sona and the Golden Beasts by Rajani LaRocca, and Force of Nature by Ann E. Burg.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez, I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger, If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay, A Short Walk Through A Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke, Days of Wonder by Caroline Leavitt, Granite Harbor by Peter Nichols, Nothing But the Bones by Brian Panowich, Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda, Clete by James Lee Burke, The Song of Sourwood Mountain by Ann H. Gabhart, The Inmate by Freida McFadden, Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun, Tourist Season by Brenda Novak, and Midnight Harbor by Davis Bunn.

New larg-print books include: If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer, Never Fall Again by Lynn H. Blackburn, Set in Stone by Kimberley Woodhouse, The Ark and the Dove by Jill Eileen Smith, Until Then by Cindy Woodsmall & Erin Woodsmall, Letters From My Sister by Valerie Fraser Luesse, Of Love and Treason by Jamie Ogle, This Smmer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune, Lone Oaks Crossing by Janet Dailey, Summers at the Saint by Mar Kay Andrews A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke, Extinction by Douglas Preseton, and The Heist by Clive Cussler.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog by Kathy Callahan, CPDT-KA, The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell, Secrets of the Octopus by Sy Montgomery, and The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and Marilyn by Josh Young and Manfred Westphal, All You Need is Love: The Beatles In Their Own Words by Peter Brown and Steven Gaines. All That Happiness Is by Adam Gopnik, and Rebel Rising by Rebel Wilson.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in our collection. We’re here to make your library experience the best it can be.

 The library building is open to the public on Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. – to 7:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – to 4:00 p.m.

Adventure begins at your library, and summer reading registration is open for children, teens, and adults. Everyone who signs up will have the chance to win prizes. Did you know the average child loses two months of reading skills over the summer? You can help avoid the slide by registering your child for Summer Reading and encouraging them to read for twenty minutes daily. We have thousands of books from which to choose. There’s something for everyone at the Allen County Public Library.

On Monday, June 17^th, at 1:00 p.m., teens are invited to Ghost Adventures. The manager of Otagon Hall will present a program telling teens about the history of Octagon Hall and why he speculates some of the people who died on its grounds may still roam the Hall today.

On Tuesday, June 18^th, at 1:00, kids are invited to Cave Adventures for a virtual tour of Mammoth Cave National Park. During the tour, park rangers will describe Mammoth Cave’s natural and human history.

Discover the endless possibilities of our Maker Space during Tinker Time every Friday at 2:00 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting, our equipment—a Poster Printer, Embroidery Machine, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, and more—is at your disposal. Register online for project assistance, or drop by to explore the space and ask questions. Start your creative journey with us today.

New books for children include: The Suitcase by Daniela Sosa, If You Could Spot a Shell by Aimée Sicuro, Finding Things by Kevin Henkes, The Pelican Can! by Toni Yuly, Hornbeam Gets It Done by Cynthia Ayland and Arthur Howard, Joan of Art by Lesa Engelthaler, Summer: A Solstice Story by Kelsey E. Gross, Let’s Go! by Julie Flett, Butt or Face? Revenge of the Butts by Kari Lavelle, Bird Rehearsal by Jonah Winter, You Are Loved by Sujean Rim, Shine by Bruno Valasse, Build-A-Bug by Sara Ball, Olive Blackwood Takes Action by Sonja Thomas, Camp Sylvania: Moon Madness by Julie Murphy and Crystal Maldonado, The Monarchs of Winghaven by Naila Moreira, Sam (Ira)’s Worst (Best) Summer by Nina Hamza, The Last Rhee Witch by Jenna Lee-Yun, Potion Masters: The Seeking Serum by Frank L. Cole and Beyond the Stars by Zohra Nabi, Pete the Cat for Class President by Kimberly & James Dean, Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea, Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan, One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware, Lights, Camera, Bones by Carolyn Haines, Mind Games by Nora Roberts, You Like It Darker by Stephen King, Remedial Magic by Melissa Marr, The Book of Thorns by Hester Fox, The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray, Can’t Spell Treason without Tea by Rebecca Thorne, and Butcher by Joyce Carol Oates,

New books on the adult nonfiction shelf are Noodles, Rice, and Everything Spice by Christina De Witte and Mallika Kauppinen, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Heritage Cooking in any Kitchen by Jill Winger, Koreaworld: A Cookbook by Deuki Hong & Matt Rodbard, The White Bonus: Five Families and the Cash Value of Racism in America by Tracie McMillan, and The Dead Don’t Need Reminding by Julian Randall.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in our collection. We’re here to make your library experience the best it can be.

The library building is open to the public on Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. – to 7:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – to 4:00 p.m.

Our summer reading kickoff starts on First Friday, June 7, on the library’s front porch. Join us from 6-8 pm and register for Summer Reading. Adventure begins at your library, and we plan adventures for children, teens, and adults. On First Friday, kids can visit our photo booth, run the chalk obstacle course, join in a scavenger hunt, and more! Did you know the average child loses two months of reading skills over the summer? You can help avoid the slide by registering your child for Summer Reading and encouraging your child to read for twenty minutes daily. We have thousands of books from which to choose. There’s something for everyone at the Allen County Public Library.

On Tuesday, June 11, at 1:00 pm, kids are invited to Science Adventures with Jason Lindsey @ Hooked On Science. Kids will enjoy learning about science as he shows off some amazing activities and experiments.

Thanks to our Friends of the Library, we’re giving prizes to kids who register for summer reading and turn in their reading log by Friday, July 23, 2024. Kids can win a $5.00 Dairy Queen gift card and a $5.00 Sonic gift card.  If you can’t make it to First Friday, you can register online at www.allencountylibrary.com or stop by the library during our regular business hours.

Discover the endless possibilities of our Maker Space during Tinker Time every Friday at 2:00 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, our equipment—a Poster Printer, Embroidery Machine, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, and more—is at your disposal. Register online for project assistance, or drop by to explore the space and ask questions. Start your creative journey with us today.

New books for children include: Summer is Here by Renée Watson, Brian The Lion Who Learned by Frances Stickley and Chris Chatterton, Gray by Laura Dockrill, Beach Bummer by Ryan T. Higgins, Daniel’s First Airplane Ride by Haley Hoffman, Angelina’s Cinderella by Katharine Holabird, I Hear a Búho by Raquel MacKay, Bunny’s Most Fabulous Vacation Ever! by Brian Fitzgerald, Terrible Horses by Ramond Antrobus and Ken Wilson-Max, Go and Get with Rex by David LaRochelle, Tree. Table. Book. by Lois Lowry, Gina and the Last City on Earth by Judd Winick, D & D Dungeon Academy: Last Best Hope by Madeleine Roux, Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen, Whatever After: Abby in Oz by Sarah Mlynowski, Always Anthony by Terri Libenson, The One and Only Family by Katherine Applegate, and Minecraft: Ghast in the Machine! by Mojang,

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Fortune Seller by Rachel Kapelke-Dale, We Must Not Think of Ourselves by Lauren Grodstein, This Other Eden by Paul Harding, Death Behind Every Door by Heather Graham, Ready or Not by Cara Bastone, Think Twice by Harlan Coben, Feline Fatale by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown, Toxic Prey by John Sandford, Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles, The Stolen Child by Ann Hood, Exordia by Seth Dickinson, An Unfinished Murder by Jude Deveraux, Act of Defiance by Tom Clancy, Beans, Bourbon, and Blood by William W. Johnstone, Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes, With Each Tomorrow by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse, and Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in our collection. We’re here to make your library experience the best it can be.