The library continues to be a hub for learning, creativity, and connection in our community. The library is open 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., and patrons can also enjoy the convenience of the digital library, which is available 24/7. With an active library card, you can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows by using the Libby and Hoopla apps. Thousands of digital titles are available, making it easy to enjoy the library from home or on the go.

Families with young children will find plenty to enjoy at the library each week. Toddler Time takes place on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., offering stories, songs, and activities designed especially for little ones. Preschool-aged children and their parents or guardians are invited to attend Pre-K Story Hour on Tuesdays or Fridays at 10:00 a.m., with the same program offered on both days. Homeschool students ages 5–12 can take part in enrichment programs on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., while the In-Betweens group for students ages 10–12 meets on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. To reserve a spot for your child, call 270-237-3861 or visit the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. These programs are a great way for children to learn, create, and make new friends.

The library also supports lifelong learning through its collection of more than 600 free online courses. Topics include accounting, alternative medicine, arts and crafts, business, career training, computer skills, entrepreneurship, finance, health and medicine, homeschooling, language arts, law and criminal justice, office skills, parenting and family, personal development, psychology, science, self-help, special education, spiritual studies, teacher resources, test preparation, and writing. To explore these opportunities, visit www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

Several new children’s titles have recently arrived at the library, including Our Little Library: A Foundational Language Vocabulary Board Book Set Vol. II by Tabitha Paige; Minecraft Ironsword Academy: Running Hot and Cold! by Caleb Zane Huett; Reach by Celesta Rimington; Pool Party by Amy Hevron; The Tomorrow Tree: How Nature Creates New Life From Old by Valentina Gottardi; Together We Build by Susan Vaught; Tea Is Love by Adib Khorram; The Misfits: A Sea Monster Conundrum by Lisa Yee; Scrapper: Pup vs. Squirrel by Cam Higgins; Monster Jam Official Guidebook; Monster Jam: Rev Up! Touch and Feel Board Book; My Little Chick by Hannah Eliot; and My Side of the Mountain Trilogy by Jean Craighead George.

New YA graphic novels include Chainsaw Man Vol. 20 by Tatsuki Fujimoto; Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Book of Octavinelle Vol. 2 by Yana Toboso; RuriDragon Vol. 3 by Masaoki Shindo; Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto; Hirayasumi Vol. 8 by Keigo Shinzo; Vincent Van Gogh: Sadness Will Last Forever by Barilli Sakka; Marvel Ultimate Incursion by Camp, Ziglar, Scharf, and Delgado; and Tokyo Ghoul Vols. 8–9 by Sui Ishida.

Young adult readers will also find new fiction titles on the shelves, including Enola Holmes and the Changing Coffin by Nancy Springer; Few Blue Skies by Carolina Ixta; This Ain’t Our First Rodeo by Liara Tamani; and Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman.

Adult readers can explore a wide range of new fiction as well, including Antihero by Gregg Hurwitz; Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman; Helm by Sarah Hall; Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise; How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days by Jessie Sylva; Plain Jayne by Jayne Kennedy; Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards; The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan; Good Intentions by Marisa Walz; The Castaways by Lucy Clarke; Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett; The Keepers of Magical Things by Julie Leong; The Storm by Rachel Hawkins; Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi; The Poet Empress by Shen Tao; The Girls Before by Kate Alice Marshall; Crux by Gabriel Tallent; The Bookbinder’s Secret by A.D. Bell; The Birdwatcher by Jacquelyn Mitchard; and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

If you don’t yet have a library card, getting one is easy and free. Simply call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo ID and a piece of recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, you’ll have access to a world of books, movies, music, and educational resources. And remember—your input matters. Let the library staff know if there’s a book, movie, or music artist you would like to see added to the collection. The library is here to serve the community and help make every visit a great experience.

The library 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. Our digital library is available 24/7. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows with an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items to choose from.

Toddlers are invited to Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Parents/guardians may choose from two Pre-K Story Hours for their preschool-age child. We’ll offer the same program on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., Home-School children ages 5-12 are invited to enrichment programs. The In-Betweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s spot, or click on the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

The library offers over six hundred free online courses in the following areas of study: accounting, alternative medicine, crafts & hobbies, business, career training, computer training, entrepreneurship, finance, health & medicine, homeschooling, language arts, law/legal/criminal, office skills, parenting & family, personal development, psychology, science, self-help, special education, spiritual studies, teacher resources, test preparation and writing skills. To learn more, visit our website www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

New children’s books include: Scrapper: Leader of the Pack by Cam Higgins, Minecraft Ironsword Academy: Eyes of the Endermen! By Caleb Zane Huett, Dragon Tales by Dav Pilkey, Lego Friends Pet Pals, Seven Million Steps by Derrick Barnes and Christian Gregory, You Decide Your Adventure by Bear Grylls, The Witches of Anderson House: A Spell for Disaster by Jennie Poh, Wild your World: Birds by Philip Giordano, Weird But True: Weather and Natural Disasters by Michael Burgan, Warriors The Prophecies Begin: Graphic Novel II by Erin Hinter, Nancy Drew Diaries: Vans and Villains by Carolyn Keene, The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle by Sy Montgomery and Matt Patterson, Xander X-Ray Fish by Gensy James, and Tell the Chickens it’s Time for Bed by Grandma Nancy.

New YA graphic novels include

New non-fiction books for YA’s include

New adult fiction books include: The Devil’s Bible by Steve Berry, The Infamous Gilberts by Angela Tomaski, Family Drama by Rebecca Fallon, Julia by Heather B. Moore, Cold Zero by Brad Thor with Ward Larsen, So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder, Dead in the Water by John Marrs, A Forest, Darkly by A.G. Slatter, At Whit’s End by Bailey Hannah, The Mad Wife by Meagan Church, The Ferryman and His Wife by Frode Grytten, A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage by M.K. Oliver, The Once and Future Queen by Paula Lafferty, Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson, Woman Down by Colleen Hoover, All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles, Murphy’s Law by William W. Johnstone

New non-fiction books for adults include: Hey Jesus, It’s Me: I have Questions, Comments, and Concerns by Ellen Skrmetti, Brawler by Lauren Groff,

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID 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 Allen County Public Library welcomes you! We’re 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. Can’t make it in? Our digital library is always open—24 hours a day, 7 days a week! With your library card, you can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows through the Libby and Hoopla apps. Thousands of titles are waiting for you!

Children’s Programs

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
• Pre-K Story Hour: Choose from Tuesday or Friday at 10:00 a.m. (same program offered both days)
• Home-School Enrichment (ages 5–12): Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
• The In-Betweens (ages 10–12): Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

To reserve your child’s spot, call 270-237-3861 or visit the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope visiting the library becomes part of your weekly routine!

Learning for Everyone

Explore more than 600 free online courses in areas like accounting, crafts, business, computer skills, homeschooling, health, test prep, and much more. Visit our website and click on “Free Online Classes” to start learning today.

New Children’s Books

Look for these delightful new titles: Hello Baby, It’s Me, Alfie by Maggie Hutchings, Happy Birthday, Wonderful You! by Ms. Rachel, Paul Weaver and the Soul Reaver by S.C. McMurray, Molly, Olive, and Dexter: Who’s Afraid of the Dark by Catherine Rayner, Meet the Smushkins by Caludia Rueda, Let’s Put That Away: My First Book of Organizing by Clea Shearer & Joanna Teplin, Let’s Go Home, Baby T. Rex by Carolina Buizio, Wings of Fire: Legends of Darkstalker (Graphic Novel) by Tui T. Sutherland and Jake Parker, Dog Loves Baby by Natalie Nelson, Chicka Chicka I Love You by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, The Taylors by Jen Calonita, and Just Like Home: Kitten Delivery by Erin Soderberg Downing.

New Adult Fiction

New arrivals include Brimstone by Callie Hart, The Strength of the Few by James Islington, Heat Lightning by William W. Johnstone, Tea with Jam and Dread by Vicki Delany, Lunders, Lawdogs, and Legends by Dennis Doty and Anthony Wood, and Outpost in the Desert by Robert Vaughan.

Program Highlight: Strings and Things

Join our weekly craft group for adults! “Strings and Things” features projects involving crochet, knitting, and other creative string-based crafts. Each month brings a new project and a chance to learn a new skill. Visit our calendar or follow us on Facebook at @acpublib to see what’s coming up in March.

Get Your Free Library Card

Getting a library card is simple—just bring a photo ID and a piece of recently postmarked mail, or call 270-237-3861 for details. Once you have your card, you’ll have access to books, movies, music, and so much more. And don’t forget—your suggestions help shape our collection. Let us know what titles, movies, or artists you’d love to see. We’re here to make your library experience the best it can be!

Amanda J. Woods, Director

Discover What’s New at the Allen County Public Library

The Allen County Public Library is open to the public Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m., and Friday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Can’t make it in? Our digital library is open 24/7! Download Libby and Hoopla to enjoy thousands of free e-books, audiobooks, and movies with your library card.

Programs:

Winter Reading is narrowing down!  “How to Beat the Winter Blues” is Tuesday, February 24 at 5PM.  Adults will learn ways to make these winter days not so gloomy with the Scottsville Counseling Center.
There’s something for every age at your library! Toddler Time meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Preschoolers can attend Pre-K Story Hour on Tuesday or Friday at 10 a.m. (same program, two choices). Homeschool Enrichment for ages 5–12 meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m., and The In-Betweens group for ages 10–12 meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. To reserve a spot, call 270-237-3861 or click the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com.

Free Online Classes:
Explore over 600 free online courses in subjects such as business, crafts, computer skills, health, psychology, parenting, teaching, and more. Visit our website and click “Free Online Classes” to start learning today!

New Arrivals:
New children’s books include Refugee: The Graphic Novel by Alan Gratz, Shapes of Love by Nikki Powers, and The Secret Hiding Place by Katharina E. Volk.
For teens, check out Children of the Night by Victoria Setian, Roommate Arrangement by Samanta Markum, and Solo Leveling by Chugong.
New adult fiction includes How to Talk to Your Dog About Murder by Emily Soderberg, Pendergast: The Beginning by Preston & Child, and The Witching Hour by Heather Graham.
Notable nonfiction titles include Chasing Evil by John Edward, The Unseen Realm by Michael S. Heiser, and How to Kill a Witch by Zoe Venditozzi & Claire Mitchell.

Get Your Free Library Card:
Signing up is simple—just bring a photo ID and a piece of recently postmarked mail, or call 270-237-3861 for details. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, music, and digital resources is at your fingertips.

Your library is here for you—stop by soon and make it part of your weekly routine!

Amanda J. Woods – Library Director

The library will be closed on Monday, February 16 for Presidents’ Day. Unless it’s a holiday, the library 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. Our digital library never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows if you have an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items from which to choose.

Toddlers are invited to Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Parents/guardians may choose from two Pre-K Story Hours for their preschool-age child. We’ll offer the same program on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., Home-School children ages 5-12 are invited to enrichment programs. The Inbetweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s spot, or click on the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

The library offers over six hundred free online courses in the following areas of study: accounting, alternative medicine, crafts & hobbies, business, career training, computer training, entrepreneurship, finance, health & medicine, homeschooling, language arts, law/legal/criminal, office skills, parenting & family, personal development, psychology, science, self-help, special education, spiritual studies, teacher resources, test preparation and writing skills. To learn more, visit our website www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

New children’s books include: Wild Fire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire by Ferin Davis Anderson, Whooo is Still Awake? by Brigette Barrager, Where There is Love by Shauntay Grant, A Waffle Lots of Love! by Ben Clanton, Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre, Dragon Masters: Vortex of the Chaos Dragon by Tracey West, Together Right Now by Olga Fadeeva, This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein, Wings of Fire, the Graphic Novel: Talons of Power by Tui T. Sutherland, Sweet Valley Twins: Three’s a Crowd, the Graphic Novel by Nicole Andelfinger, and Fairies Welcome: A Surprise for Willow by Bea Jackson.

New YA graphic novels include: Five Nights at Freddy’s Ultimate Guide Version 2.0 by Scott Cawthon, Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 1: Without Fear (Absolute Universe) by Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay, Absolute Flash Vol. 1: Of Two Worlds (Absolute Universe) by Jeff Lemire and Nich Robles, Batman and Robin: Year One by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee, Far Down Below by Chris Condon, Gege Schall, et al., Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel by William Golding and Aimée de Jongh, and Storm Vol. 2: Thunder War by Murewa Ayodele, Luciano Vecchio, et al.

New non-fiction books for YA’s include: Sabrina Carpenter by Selena Fragassi, Create Your Own Webcomics with Webtoon by Quinn Sosna-Spear, Is God Real? For Teens: Exploring Faith in a World of Wonder by Lee Strobel, Spotting a Scam (Teen Online Survival Guides) by Jennifer Sanders, and Managing Social Media (Teen Online Survival Guides) by Jennifer Sanderson.

New adult fiction on the shelf include: It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica, Stolen in Death by J.D. Robb, The Friend of the Family by Dean Koontz, Jigsaw by Jonathan Kellerman, Whispers at Painswick Court by Julie Klassen, The Pretender by Wanda E. Brunstetter, The Bourne Revenge by Brian Freeman, The Hadacol Boogie by James Lee Burke, A Cyclist’s Guide to Villains and Vines by Ann Claire, Picking Up the Pieces by J.B. Abbott, Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden, Kingdom of Today by Gena Showalter, Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube, and Happy Harbor by Rachel Hannah.

Getting a free library card is easy.  Stop by the library with a photo ID 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.

We want to congratulate Shelia Stovall on her recent retirement.  Scottsville and Allen County have greatly improved thanks to her unwavering service in providing resources to this community.  As the new Library Director, I will make sure to keep treading in the footsteps she has set.  The future is bright for the library, thanks to the groundwork that has been established.

The library 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. Our digital library never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows with an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items to choose from.

Toddlers are invited to Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Parents/guardians may choose from two Pre-K Story Hours for their preschool-age child. We’ll offer the same program on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., Home-School children ages 5-12 are invited to enrichment programs. The InBetweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s spot, or click on the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

The library offers over six hundred free online courses in the following areas of study: accounting, alternative medicine, crafts & hobbies, business, career training, computer training, entrepreneurship, finance, health & medicine, homeschooling, language arts, law/legal/criminal, office skills, parenting & family, personal development, psychology, science, self-help, special education, spiritual studies, teacher resources, test preparation and writing skills. To learn more, visit our website www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

New books for children this week include: Minecraft 5-Minute Stories by Christy Webster, 42 Works of Art Everyone Should Know by Brad Finger, 39 Clues: The Sword Thief: A Graphic Novel by Peter Lerangis, First 101 Things That Go Words: A Life-the-Fla- Hide-and-Seek Game with 30 Flaps by Highlights, An Anthology of Stargazing by Abigail Beall, Billy the Kid Dangles His Heart Out by Dolly Parton, Early & Worm Snow Problem and Other Stories by Greg Pizzoli, Forests by Nell Cross Beckerman, Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novel, Pt. 2 by Shannon Messenger, and A Sticker Valentine by Lane Smith.

New books for young adults include: A Barista’s Guide to Love and Larcency by Caroline Bonin, Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet, Cherish by Tracy Wolff, Half Witted by Christy Barritt, Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube, Persephone’s Curse by Katrina Leno, We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark, and Trail Rides & Starry Eyes by Katrina Emmel.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber, The Art of Burning Heather by Devrie Brynn Donalson, The Obsession by Natasha Preston, Rescued Heart: The Story of Sarah by Angela Hunt, When the Avalanche Roared by Lauralee Bliss, Gone Dark by Ryan Steck, Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham, The Angel of Second Street by Barbara Tifft Blakey and New Beginnings by Lynda Byler,

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: ACT 2026 Study Guide, Feel Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You by Ali Abdaal, Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much by Cynthia Erivo, and The Body Teaches the Soul: Ten Essential Habits to Form a Healthy and Holy Life by Justin Whitmel Earley.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID and a piece of mail that is recently postmarked. 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.

Library News

January 28, 2026

The library 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. Our digital library never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows if you have an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items from which to choose.

Toddlers are invited to Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Parents/guardians may choose from two Pre-K Story Hours for their preschool-age child. We’ll offer the same program on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., Home-School children ages 5-12 are invited to enrichment programs. The InBetweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s spot, or click on the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

The library offers over six hundred free online courses in the following areas of study: accounting, alternative medicine, crafts & hobbies, business, career training, computer training, entrepreneurship, finance, health & medicine, homeschooling, language arts, law/legal/criminal, office skills, parenting & family, personal development, psychology, science, self-help, special education, spiritual studies, teacher resources, test preparation and writing skills. To learn more, visit our website www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

New books for children this week include: The Mitten by Jessica Southwock, Race and Rescue! (Disney/Pixar Cars) by RH Disney, The Raven: The Classic Poem by Edgar Allan Poe and Chloe Bristol, Rus and Moose by Chuchu Wang, Smoochies! by Sandra Boynton, What Are Taylor Swift’s Eras? by Niki Catherine, Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 20: Cause and Effect by Ian Flynn,  The Night of the Hedgehog by Tanya Rosie, Mushrooms and Company: How a Marvelously Moldy Network Supports Life on Earth by Geert-Jan Roebers, and Anne of Green Gables, A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden and Brenna Thummler.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: A Weekend on Allyson Island by Susannah B. Lewis, The Wayfinder by Adam Johnson, Yours for the Season by Uzma Jalaluddin, The Orchard by Peter Heller, Kingdom of Tomorrow by Gena Showalter, Better in Black by Cassandra Clare, Some Bright Nowhere by Ann Packer, Slow Gods by Claire North, Silent Bones by Val McDermid, Needle Lake by Justine Champine and Whispers at Painswick Court by Julie Klassen.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run by Paul McCartney, We Did OK, Kid by Anthony Hopkins, Confidence: Eight Steps to Knowing Your Worth by Roxie Nafousi, The Honest Book of Presidents: The Men Who Shaped America by Allen Estrin, and Capitalism by Sven Beckert.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID 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.