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Allen County Public Library News – March 13, 2024

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.

The next solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. The library is giving away free solar eclipse glasses at the circulation desk. Families may request up to four pairs of glasses for free.

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  Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com. 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 Mondays at 3:30 p.m. We hope you’ll make visiting the library with your children a part of your weekly routine.

Check out items from our newest addition, our Library of Things. There are special baking pans, a sewing machine, an electric drill, a ukelele, and more. It’s located by the circulation desk in the library.

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.

New books for children include: Cheeky Chick! by Julia Jarman, Snail in Space by Rachel Bright and Nadia Shireen, One Giant Leap by Thao Lam, You Are Fearless by Laura Catrinella, Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers by Dav Pilkey, Kelp Finds a Way to Help adapted by Natalie Shaw, Weird and Wonderful Animals by Ben Rothery, Find MOMO Everywhere by Andrew Knapp, A Happy Place by Britta Teckentrup, Under the Umbrella by Catherine Buquet, The Girl Who Loves Bugs by Lily Murray, Bravelands: The Shattered Horn by Erin Hunter, Sunny Makes Her Case by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, Worst Week Every! by Eva Amores & Matt Cosgrove, and The Famously Funny Parrott by Eric Daniel Weiner.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Union Station by David Downing, Defending Honor by Lynette Eason, Lonely for You Only by Monica Murphy, Never Blow a Kiss by Lindsay Lovise, The Atlas Maneuver by Steve Berry, The Diamond of London by Andrea Penrose, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams, Stepping Stone by Dakota Willink, When the Jessamine Grows by Donna Everhart, The Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes, The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden, Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas, Cold Threat by Nancy Mehl, The Rhythm of Fractured Grace by Amanda Wen, Roots of Wood and Stone by Amanda Wen, The Amish Wife by Gregg Olsen, Cold Pursuit by Nancy Mehl, Murtagh by Christopher Paolini, Deadly Pretender: The Double Life of David Miller by Karen Kingsbury, Sea Glass Summer by Rachel Hanna, To Marry an English Lord by Robin Lee Hatcher, Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner.

New adult nonfiction books on the shelf include The Farm Table by Julis Roberts and The Cancer Factory: Industrial Chemicals, Corporate Deception, and The Hidden Death of American Workers by Jim Morris.

To get a free library card, call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Then, you’ll be able to check out or download library materials. Also, please let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you would like added to the collection. We’ll do our best to fulfill your requests.

Allen County Public Library News – March 13, 2024 2024-03-15T11:23:25+00:00

Allen County Public Library News – March 6, 2024

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.

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  Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com. 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 Mondays at 3:30 p.m. We hope you’ll make visiting the library with your children a part of your weekly routine.

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, 3-D Printer, Button Maker, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, and more. Sign up today.

Check out items from our newest addition, our Library of Things. There are special baking pans, a sewing machine, an electric drill, a ukelele, and more. It’s located by the circulation desk in the library.

New books for children include: My Thoughts Have Wings by Maggie Smith, The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross by Carl Laferton, The Friend Who Forgives by Dan DeWitt, Pokémon: World Championship #2: Ash’s Taste of Victory adapted by Jeanette Lane, The Goodnight Train: Easter by June Sobel, Searching for Home by Chantal Bourgonje, You Broke It! by Liana Finck, I am Not the Easter Bunny! by T.L. McBeth,  Ten Little Rabbits by Maurice Sendak, Lucky Duck by Greg Pizzoli, Cranky by Phuc Tran and Pete Oswald, The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn by Shawn Harris, and You’re Going to Love This Book by Jory John.

Older children will enjoy Amil and the After by Vera Hiranandani, The Forgotten Five: Dangerous Allies by Lisa McMann, What is a Solar Eclipse? by Dana Meachen Rau, The World Famous Nine by Ben Guterson, and Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett.

New Manga books for teens include: Chainsaw Man #13 by Tatsuki Fujimoto, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princes #11 by Akira Himekawa, Mashle: Magic and Muscles #4 by Hajimi Komoto, My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi, and Black  Clover #33 by Yŭki Tabata.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include:  What is Mine by Lyn Lioa Butler, Christmas in the Crosshairs by Lynette Eason, My Friends by Hisham Matar, After Annie by Anna Quindlen, Green Dot by Madeleine Gray, Simply the Best by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, The Catch by Amy Lea, The Fortune Seller by Rachel Kapelke-Dale, The Chaos Agent by Mark Greaney, The Wishing Stone by Dakota Willink, The Wharton Plot by Mariah Fredericks, Three-Inch Teeth by C.J. Box, The Guest by B.A. Paris, Everyone Who Can Forgive Me is Dead by Jenny Hollander, Letters of Wisdom by Wanda E. Brunstetter, The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger, The Hunter by Tana French, Never Too Late by Danielle Steel, Three Kinds of Lucky by Kim Harrison, Murder Road by Simone St. James Missing Persons by James Patterson, and Death of a Spy by M.C. Beaton.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include Set for Life: An All-Out Approach to Early Financial Freedom by Scott Trench and Deception: The Great Covid Cover-Up by Rand Paul.

To get a free library card, call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Then, you’ll be able to check out or download library materials. Also, please let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you would like added to the collection. We’ll do our best to fulfill your requests.

Allen County Public Library News – March 6, 2024 2024-03-07T15:38:40+00:00

Library News for February 28, 2024

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.

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 Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com. 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 Mondays at 3:30 p.m. We hope you’ll make visiting the library with your children a part of your weekly routine.

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, 3-D Printer, Button Maker, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, and more. Sign up today.

Check out items from our newest addition, our Library of Things. There are special baking pans, a sewing machine, an electric drill, a ukelele, and more. It’s located by the circulation desk in the library.

New books for children include: Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Crayons by Drew Daywalt, What Do We Know About the Kraken? by Ben Hubbard, Awesome Tales: (Lego City) by Random House, Bluey: Hooray, It’s Easter! by Penguin Young Readers, Archie Giant Comics Flash by Archie Superstars, The Inflatables in Snack to the Future by BethGarrod & Jess Hitchman, The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey, Spider-Ham: A Pig in Time by Steve Foxe, The Bluest Sky by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, Alterations: A Graphic Novel by Ray XU, Bravelands: Breakers of the Code by Erin Hunter, Hummingbird Season by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, Where Is Jerusalem? by Ellen Morgan, Maybe It’s a Sign by E.L. Shen, Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets by Dav Pilkey, Finding Bear by Hannah Gold, Hilo: Rise of the Cat by Judd Winick, and Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People by Dav Pilkey.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Clover Henry’s Day Off by Beth Morrey, A Lady’s Guide to Selling Out by Sally Franson, You Only Call When You’re in Trouble by Stephen McCauley,  Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky, Bride by Ali Hazelwood, The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson by Ellen Baker, Wild and Distant Seas by Tara Kar Roberts, Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey, Final Vows: Murder, Madness, and Twisted Justice in California: A True Crime Story by Karen Kingsbury, Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia ford, Maame by Jessica George, Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns, In Ascension by Martin MacInnes, and What is Mine by Lin Liao Butler.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include:  Large and Dangerous Rocket Ships by Mark Canepa, The Long-Term Wilderness Survival Bible by Noah Foster, The Self-Sufficient Backyard by Ron and Johanna Melchiore, The Holy Grail of Investing by Tony Robbins, The End of Race Politics by Coleman Hughes, Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You by A’ Ja Wilson, Five Ingredients Mediterranean by Jamie Oliver, and The Steal: The Attempt to Overturn the 2020 Election and the People Who Stopped It by Mark Bowden & Matthew Teague.

To get a free library card, call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Then, you’ll be able to check out or download library materials. Also, please let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you would like added to the collection. We’ll do our best to fulfill your requests.

Library News for February 28, 2024 2024-02-29T13:39:29+00:00

Allen County Public Library News – February 21, 2024

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.

Registration is open for Prime Time Family Read Night, which is open to families with children aged six and older. Childcare will be provided for infants and children too young to participate. Prime Time Family Reading introduces children and their families to the humanities through storytelling and discussions that build the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning. At the heart of the program are carefully chosen, humanities-rich children’s books. Participating families receive copies of each book to begin or expand their own libraries. We’ll meet on Thursdays starting February 22, 2024. A meal will be served at 5:00 p.m., and we’ll start the program at 5:30 p.m. Space is limited, so sign your family up today for this free program under our events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com.

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  Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com. 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 Mondays at 3:30 p.m. We hope you’ll make visiting the library with your children a part of your weekly routine.

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 available includes a Poster ‘

New books for children include: Plus One by John Hare, Coretta by Coretta Scott King, My Little Lamb by Hannah Eliot, Dragon Girls by Maddy Mara, Karen’s New Year (Baby-sitters Little Sister #14) by Ann M. Martin, Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Emma the Easter Fairy by Daisy Meadows and Georgie Ripper, Eva for President: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #19) by Rebecca Elliott, Teeny Tiny Bunny by Rachel Matson, The Passover Guest by Susan Kusel, Vampires Ruin Everything (Scared Silly #3) by Elizabeth Eulberg, My Busy Shiny Touchy Smelly ABC by Scholastic Early Learners,  Where’s the Bunny? by Ingela P. Arrhenius, The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum by Lissa Yee and Dan Santat, Daughters of the Lamp by Nedda Lewers, Pacey Packer Unicorn Tracker: Mermaids vs. Unicorns by J.C. Phillipps, Drawing Deena by Hena Khan.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include The Queen of Sugar Hill by Reshonda Tate, Midnight by Amy McCulloch, Argyle by Elly Conway, The Women by Kristin Hannah. The Heart’s Shelter by Amy Clipston, A Season of Harvest by Lauraine Snelling, The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman, Echo Her Lovely Bones by Sherry Robinson,  All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata, Northwoods by Amy Pease, The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James, Into the Fire by Irene Hannon, Wolves of Winter by Dan Jones, Chasing the Horizon by Mary Connealy, The Clinic by Cate Quinn, This Day Changes Everything by Edward Underhill, Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford, The Teacher by Freida McFadden, Acts of Forgiveness by Maura Cheeks, Fortune by Helen Hardt, Into the Sunken City by Dinesh Thiru, Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday and Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include The Farm Table by Julis Roberts, The Farm Table by Julis Roberts, and The Cancer Factory: Industrial Chemicals, Corporate Deception, and The Hidden Death of American Workers by Jim Morris.

To get a free library card, call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Then, you’ll be able to check out or download library materials. Also, please let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you would like added to the collection. We’ll do our best to fulfill your requests.

Allen County Public Library News – February 21, 2024 2024-02-23T13:29:10+00:00

Allen County Library News – February 14, 2024

The Library will be closed on Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents’ Day.  Unless it’s a holiday, 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.

Registration is open for Prime Time Family Read Night, which is open to families with children aged six and older. Childcare will be provided for infants and children too young to participate. Prime Time Family Reading introduces children and their families to the humanities through storytelling and discussions that build the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning. At the heart of the program are carefully chosen, humanities-rich children’s books. Participating families receive copies of each book to begin or expand their own libraries. We’ll meet on Thursdays starting February 22, 2024. A meal will be served at 5:00 and we’ll start the program at 5:30 pm. Space is limited, so sign your family up today for this free program under our events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com.

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  Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com. 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 Mondays at 3:30 p.m. We hope you’ll make visiting the library with your children a part of your weekly routine.

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.

New books for children include: The Clean Machine (Paw Patrol: Rubble & Crew) by Cara Stevens and Random House, The Three Little Tardigrades: A Slightly Scientific Fairy Tale by Sandra Fay, Passover (Bright Baby Touch & Feel) by Roger Priddy, Princess Truly’s Easter Egg Hunt by Kelly Greenawalt, Is This Easter? by Helen Yoon, Meet the Murshrooms! by Sonali Fry, On the Job (Paw Patrol: Rubble & Crew) by Elle Stephens and Random House, The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Peekabook Easter by Eric Carle, Don’t Trust Cats (Life Lessons from Chip the Dog) by Dev Petty and Mike Boldt, The Fire Fox by Alexandra Page and Stef Murphy, and The Bedtime Bunny Hunt: With Lots of Flaps to Look Under (Peter Rabbit) by Beatrix Potter.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Say You’ll Be Mine by Naina Kumar, Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham, Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman, Gothikana by Runxy, The Things We Do to Our Friends by Heather Darwent, Dead Man’s Hand by Brad Taylor, For the Last Time by Heidi Perks, True North by Andrew J. Graff, Everyone On This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson, The Bad Weather Friend by Dean Koontz, Missing Persons by James Patterson, Last Night by Luanne Rice, Death of a Spy by M.C. Beaton, Chasing Endless Summer by V.C. Andrews, Midnight Creed by Alex Kava, and  A Castle in the Air by Kelley Armstrong.

New large-print books for adults include: In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros, The Fury by Alex Michaelides, The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez, Harbor Lights by James Lee Burke, Family Family by Laurie Frankel, You Only Call When You’re in Trouble by Stephen McCauley, and Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang.

To get a free library card, call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Then, you’ll be able to check out or download library materials. Also, please let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you would like added to the collection. We’ll do our best to fulfill your requests.

Allen County Library News – February 14, 2024 2024-02-15T13:28:10+00:00

Library News for February 7, 2024

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.

Registration is open for Prime Time Family Read Night, which is open to families with children aged six and older. Childcare will be provided for infants and children too young to participate. Prime Time Family Reading introduces children and their families to the humanities through storytelling and discussions that build the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning. At the heart of the program are carefully chosen, humanities-rich children’s books. Participating families receive copies of each book to begin or expand their own libraries. We’ll meet on Thursdays starting February 22, 2024. A meal will be served at 5:00 and we’ll start the program at 5:30 pm. Free childcare is provided for infants and toddlers too young to participate in the book discussion. Space is limited, so sign your family up today for this free program under our events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com.

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  Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com. 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 Mondays at 3:30 p.m. We hope you’ll make visiting the library with your children a part of your weekly routine.

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.

New books for children include: Happy Valentine’s Day Corduroy! by Don Freeman and Jody Wheeler, On Valentine’s Day, We Show We Care! (CoCo Melon) by Tina Gallo, Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis by Lesa Cline-Ramsome, Like So by Ruth Forman, One Sweet Song by Jyoti Rajan Gopal, How to Be Brave by Karl Newson, Simon Says Good Night by Orit Bergman, If I Were A Fish by Corook & Olivia Barton, We Light Up the Sky with Music by Nick Maland, The Code of Life by Carla Hafner and Mieke Scheier, Bear Finds Eggs by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman, The Three Little Superpigs and the Great Easter Egg Hunt by Claire Evans, Night Song by Mike Smith Despres, Love Is My Favorite Color by Nina Ladon and Melissa Castrillon, Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw, Nancy Drew Diaries: What Disappears in Vegas… by Carolyn Keene, and Halo: Gina and the Big Secret by Judd Winick.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach by Pam Jenoff, Deep Freeze by Michael C. Grumley, One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall, The Night of the Storm by Nishita Parekh, The Atlas Complex by Olivie Blake, Mercury by Amy Jo Burns, Hedging Your Bets by Jayne Denker, The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes, Anna O by Matthew Blake, First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston, Good Material by Dolly Alderton, and All The Dangerous Thins by Dtacy Willingham.

New large-print books for adults include: A Panter’s Scream by W. Michael Gear, Shadow of a Dead Man by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, Black Joe and Other Selected Stories by Rod Miller, Goodbye Girl by James Grippando, and Holmes, Marple, & Poe by James Patterson and Brian Sitts.

To get a free library card, call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Then, you’ll be able to check out or download library materials. Also, please let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you would like added to the collection. We’ll do our best to fulfill your requests.

Library News for February 7, 2024 2024-02-08T16:08:45+00:00

Library News – January 31, 2024

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.

Registration is open for Prime Time Family Read Night, which is open to families with children aged six and older. Childcare will be provided for infants and children too young to participate. Prime Time Family Reading introduces children and their families to the humanities through storytelling and discussions that build the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning. At the heart of the program are carefully chosen, humanities-rich children’s books. Participating families receive copies of each book to begin or expand their own libraries. We’ll meet on Thursdays starting February 22, 2024. A meal will be served at 5:00 and we’ll start the program at 5:30 pm. Space is limited, so sign your family up today for this free program under our events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com.

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  Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com. 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 Mondays at 3:30 p.m. We hope you’ll make visiting the library with your children a part of your weekly routine.

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.

New books for children include: The Chimpansneeze (Hiccupotamus and Friends) by Aaron Aenz, Who Loves the Dragon? by Bianca Schulze, Pepper & Me by Beatrice Alemagna, Keep Dancing Through: A Box Family Groove by Allison Holker Boss and Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Home for the Holidays: A Little Book about the Different Holidays That Bring Us Together, with Elmo, Big Bird, and More! by Sesame Street Workshop and Craig Manning, How Not to Kill Your Plant by Magda Garguláková and Lenka Chytilová, Just One More Sleep by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, The Fruits We Eat by Gail Gibbons, and Your Voice, Your Vote by Leah Henderson, Angela’s Glacier by Jordan Scott.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher, The Other Half by Charlotte Vassell, The Little Village of Book Lovers by Nina George, Random In Death by J.D. Robb, One in a Million by Janet Dailey, The Friendship Club by Robyn Carr, Front Sight by Stephen Hunter, Perfect Opportunity by Steven F. Havill, Hero by Thomas Perry, The Fury by Alex Michaelides, The Ascent by Adam Plantinga,  Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard by Natasha Lester, The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins, Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan, and Diva by Daisy Goodwin.  

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman edited by Alan Taylor, The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl, Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casiono Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud by Ben McKenzie with Jacob Silverman, Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith, Old-Fashioned Purpose: Cultivating a Slower, More Joyful Life by Jill Winger, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town by Tanis Gray, and Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Cookbook & Entertaining Guide by Kim Laidlaw, Jody Revenso, et al.

To get a free library card, call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Then, you’ll be able to check out or download library materials. Also, please let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you would like added to the collection. We’ll do our best to fulfill your requests.

Library News – January 31, 2024 2024-01-31T12:54:14+00:00

Library News for January 24, 2024

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

Registration is open for Prime Time Family Read Night, which is open to families with children aged six and older. Childcare will be provided for infants and children too young to participate. Prime Time Family Reading introduces children and their families to the humanities through storytelling and discussions that build the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning. At the heart of the program are carefully chosen, humanities-rich children’s books. Participating families receive copies of each book to begin or expand their own libraries. We’ll meet on Thursdays starting February 22, 2024. A meal will be served at 5:00 and we’ll start the program at 5:30 pm. Space is limited, so sign your family up today for this free program under our events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com.

The library offers over 500 free online classes. The most popular courses completed last year include: Life Coaching 101, Resume Writing 101, Computer Literacy Level 1 – Computer Basics, Basic Math 101, Meteorology Fundamentals, Essay Writing 101, Introduction to Medical Coding, Digital Photography 101, How to Write a Grant Proposal, and Problem-Solving Strategies. Classes are free with your library card. To see the list of programs available, visit www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Learn Something New Today.”

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  Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com. 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 Mondays at 3:30 p.m. We hope you’ll make visiting the library with your children a part of your weekly routine.

New books for children include: Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb and Erin Kraan, Pockets for Two by Lindsay Ward and Brizida Magro, Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Nigth by Megan Litwin, Valentines for All by Nancy Churnin, Extraordinary Magic: The Storytelling Life of Virginia Hamilton by Nina Crews, Dictionary of Dinosaurs Illustrated by Dieter Braun and edited by Dr. Matthew G. Garon, Are You a Sleepy Monster? by Guilherme Karsten, The Hare-Shaped Hole by John Dougherty and Thomas Docherty, I Love You Leonard! by Jessie James & Tamara Anegón, Paw Patrol: Jungle Pups adapted by Frank Berrios, Little People, Big Dreams: Sally Ride by Maria Isabel Sá Sanchez Vergara, Cupig: The Valentine’s Day Pig by Claire Tattersfield, Grumpy Monkey: Spring Fever by Suzanne Lang, Flubby: Flubby Does Not Like Valentine’s Day by J.E. Morris.

Older children will enjoy Slug Fest by Gordon Korman, Sweet Valley Twins: Choosing Sides by Andelfinger Aguirre, Break (A Click Graphic Novel, 6) by Kayla Miller, Pizza and Taco: Wrestling Mania! (A Graphic Novel) by Stephen Shaskan, and Courtesy of Cupid by Nashae Jones, Break by Kayla Miller, and Courtesy of Cupid by Natasha Jones.

New large-print books on the adult fiction shelf include: A Winter by Sea by Julie Klassen, The Little Things by M. Jean Pike, Against the Wind by Amanda Cabot, Sisters by the Sea by Wanda E. Brunstetter, et. al, Knowing You by Tracie Peterson, The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt, Touched by Grace by Emily Grey, Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake, Family Meal by Bryan Washington, Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura, Here in the Dark by Alexis Soloski, The Night Island by Jayne Amm Krentz, I See London by Chanel Cleeton, and The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins.

To get a free library card, call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Then, you’ll be able to check out or download library materials. Also, please let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you would like added to the collection. We’ll do our best to fulfill your requests.

Library News for January 24, 2024 2024-01-25T14:10:35+00:00

Allen County Public Library News – January 17, 2024

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.

Registration is open for Prime Time Family Read Night, which is open to families with children aged six and older. Childcare will be provided for infants and children too young to participate. Prime Time Family Reading introduces children and their families to the humanities through storytelling and discussions that build the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning. At the heart of the program are carefully chosen, humanities-rich children’s books. Participating families receive copies of each book to begin or expand their own libraries. We’ll meet on Thursdays, starting February 22, 2024. A meal will be served at 5:00 and we’ll start the program at 5:30 pm. Space is limited, so sign your family up today for this free program under our events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com.

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  Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com. 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 Mondays at 3:30 p.m. We hope you’ll make visiting the library with your children a part of your weekly routine.

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 available includes a Poster Printer, 3-D printer, embroidery machine, Cricut vinyl cutter, button maker, and more.

New books for children include: Love from Bluey by Suzy Brumm, Granny Rex by Kurtis Scaletta, The Bookshop Mice by Robert Starling, How to Draw Woodland Creatures for Kids by Alli Koch,  Hippos Remain Calm by Sandra Boynton, I am Happy by Michael Rosen, Maisy’s Snowy Day by Lucy Cousins, Stone Age Beasts by Ben Lerwill. Older children will enjoy: Sonic the Hedgehog: Knuckles Greatest Hits by Ian Flynn, Sparks! by Ian Boothby and Nina Matsumoto, Katie the Catsitter: Best Friends for Never by Colleen AF Venable and Stephanie Yue, 25 Secrets To Survival by Natalie D. Richards, The Apartment House on Poppy Hill by Nina LaCour, Mercy Watson Is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo, Magic Tree House Merlin Missions: #6 Season of the Sandstorms by Mary Pope Osborne, Cat on the Run: In Cat of Death! by Aaron Blabey, Spinderella by Julia Donaldson and Sebastien Braun, Kitten: Construction Company: Meet the House Kittens by John Patrick Green, Wonka by Sibeal Pounder, Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol: Time to Clown Around by Andres Miedoso, Pacey Packer: Unicorn Tracker by J.C. Phillipps, Simon Seahorse: Climbing Mount Aquarius by Cora Reef.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Cold Victory by Karl Marlantes, Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yand and Leuyen Pham, The Book of Fire by Christy Lefteri, Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen, Always Remember by Mary Balogh, A Place for Vanishing by Ann Fraistat, Ilium by Lea Carpenter, Where You End by Abbott Kahler, and White Mist Dog by W. Michael Gear.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Playin’ Possum: My Memories of George Jones by Nancy Jones with Ken Abraham, 100 Words: A Writer’s Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round by Jamie Attenberg, and Christmas Miracles: True Stories from the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Karen Kingsbury.

To get a free library card, call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Then, you’ll be able to check out or download library materials. Also, please let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you would like added to the collection. We’ll do our best to fulfill your requests.

Allen County Public Library News – January 17, 2024 2024-01-17T15:54:25+00:00

Library News for January 10, 2024

The library will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 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.

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  Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com. 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 Mondays at 3:30 p.m. We hope you’ll make visiting the library with your children a part of your weekly routine.

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.

If learning something new is one of your New Year’s resolutions, check out our collection of over 500 free online classes. The most popular classes completed last year include: Life Coaching 101, Resume Writing 101, Computer Literacy Level 1 – Computer Basics, Basic Math 101, Meteorology Fundamentals, Essay Writing 101, Introduction to Medical Coding, Digital Photography 101, How to Write a Grant Proposal, and Problem-Solving Strategies. Classes are free with your library card. To see the list of programs available, visit www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Learn Something New Today.”

On Saturday, January 20, at 11:00 am, all school-age kids are invited to Lego My Library. This month, we’re throwing a Lego-tastic celebration for National Lego Day, and we’re going full freestyle! So come ready to grab some bricks and get creative.

If you are a fan of the Allen County Public Library, we invite you to join the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Library will have a meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 2:00 pm. The Friends of the Library extend our capacity through fundraising, volunteer and program support, and through advocacy. If you love the library, you’ll fit right in.

Did you know that you can enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen using our Hoopla App and Libby App? Why pay for expensive digital products when you can download them for free with your Allen County Public Library card?

New books for children this week include: Mole Is Not Alone by Maya Tatsukawa, Life Underground: Tunnel Into a World of Wildlife by Richard Orr, Brigid’s Cloak: An Ancient Irish Story by Bryce Milligan, Unflappable by Matthew Ward & Scott Magoon, Wintergarden by Janet Fox, We, the Curious Ones by Marion Dane Bauer The Twist-A-Roo by Kathleen Doherty, The Three Little Mittens by Linda Bailey, and If I Was a Horse by Sophie Blackall.

Older children will enjoy: I Survived: The Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 by Lauren Tarshis, The Graphic Novel: I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis and art by Leo Trinidad, Trapped in a Video Gam: The Final Boss by Dustin Brady, Peter and the Wolf  retold by Garvin Friday, Duel by Jessixa Bagley, and Pacey Packer Unicorn Tracker: Horn Slayer by J.C. Phillipps.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Holmes Marple & Poe by James Patterson and Brian Sitts, The Night Island by Jayne Ann Krentz, Goodbye Girl by James Grippando, and Harbor Lights by James Lee Burke.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Entangled Life: The Illustrated Edition: How Fungi Make Our Worlds by Merlin Sheldrake, Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential by Brian Johnson, and The Camping and Hiking Encyclopedia by Kathryn Hulick.

To get a free library card, call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo I.D. and recently postmarked mail. Then, you’ll be able to check out or download library materials. Also, please let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you would like added to the collection. We’ll do our best to fulfill your requests.

Library News for January 10, 2024 2024-01-12T09:45:51+00:00