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 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. 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. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com.We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

Our outreach vehicle is on the go. Ms. Mariah visits the Allen County fire halls once per month. The outreach vehicle is stocked with books, magazines, newspapers, and DVDs for people of all ages. She also has copies of the most popular forms, such as driver’s license renewal and social security card replacement forms. If you need something notarized, she can take care of it for you. Next week, on Monday, October 14  the outreach vehicle will be at Cedar Springs #1 at 10:00 am on Cedar Springs Rd. and at 11:30 the outreach vehicle will be at Cedar Springs #2 on Brownsford Road.

New books for children include: I Definitely Don’t Like Winter by Fiona Barker,  and Christine Pym, Speaking of America by Jared Cohen, A Bold Pumpkin Plan by Katy Hudson, Gifts from the Garbage Truck by Andrew Larsen, Baby Bat Bedtime by Paige Towler and Smithsonian Bat Lab, Roar for Reading by Beth Ferry, Olive All At Once by Mariam Gates, 5 More Sleeps ‘Til Halloween by Jimmy Fallon, World of Reading: Disney Junior Ariel: Meet Ariel and Friends by Disney Books, Popi’s All Souls Song by C.K. Malone, The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger’s Lasting Invention by Shana Keller,

Older children will enjoy: The Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story Graphic Novel Adapted by Scott Peterson, Meredith Laxton, and Sienna Haralson, Stinetinglers 3 by R.L. Stine, Amari and the Despicable Wonders by B.B. Alston, The First Cat In Space and the Soup of Doom by Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris, Crime Wave (Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) by Matthew J. Gilbert, Sunset of the Sabertooth Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House) by Jenny Laird, Mary Pope Osborne, et al., The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night by Steve Banbury, and World Rot by Britt Crow-Miller.

New books for young adults include: Celestial Monsters by Aiden Thomas, The Lies We Conjure by Sarah Henning, The Unfinished by Cheryl Isaacs, Wednesday: A Novelization of Season One Adapted by Tehlor Kay Mejia, Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe, and The Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal by Ambika Vohra.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: I Need You To Read This by Jessa Maxwell, The Chamber by Will Dean, Break Every Rule by Brian Freeman, Den of Iniquity by J.A. Jance, Bright I Burn by Molly Aitken, Miranda in Retrograde by Lauren Layne, Spirit Crossing by William Kent Krueger, The House Hunt by C.M. Ewan, Run Away Love by Melanie Harlow, A Photo Finish by Elsie Silver, The Cottage on Pelican Bay by Brenda Jackson, Talking to Strangers by Fiona Barton,  The Life Impossible by Matt Haig, One Last Promise by Susan May Warren, The Breakup Pact by Emma Lord, The Story Collector by Evie Woods, The Mercy of the Gods by James S.A. Corey, The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella, Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, The Con by Jackie Layton, Clutter Free by Jackie Layton, The Dressmaker on Amelia island by Hope Holloway, The Inn on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway, Close Knit by Jenny Colgan, and We Solve Murders by Richard Osman.

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 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.

Thank you to the Friends of the Library who organized the annual book sale. We couldn’t have done it without the help of Lisa Marr and the ladies from the detention center. Thank you! Over five-hundred bags of books found new homes. We appreciate the community support.

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. 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. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com.We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

The library is excited to partner with the Allen County Historical Society for the Graveline tour at the Old Scottsville Cemetery. The doors open at 5:30 PM each night, with the last tour ending at 9:00 PM. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Graveline Tour will start at the Library on Friday October 4 and Saturday October 5. All proceeds go to Allen County Historical Society.

Our outreach vehicle is on the go. Ms. Mariah visits the Allen County fire halls once per month. The outreach vehicle is stocked with books, magazines, newspapers, and DVDs for people of all ages. She also has copies of the most popular forms, such as driver’s license renewal and social security card replacement forms. If you need something notarized, she can take care of it for you. Next week, on Monday, October 7, the outreach vehicle will be at Allen Springs Fire Station from 10:00 am until 11:00, and then move to Adolphus Fire Station at 11:30

New books for children include: The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Creepy-Crawly Halloween by Eric Carle, Claris: Magnificent Mess: Claris #8 by Megan Hess, Chester Barkingham Saves the Country by Julie Falatko, A Fine Little Bad Boy: Quentin Roosevelt in the White House by Barbara Lowell and Antonio Marinoni, Pizza for Birds by Bob Shea, The Smell of Wet Dog and Other Dog Poems and Drawings by Barney Saltzbert, Scooby-Doo! And Friends! A Halloween Mystery by David  “Dave” Croatto, LEGO How to Be A Ghost by Meredith Rusu, LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Character Guide by Shari Last, The LEGO Halloween Games Book: Ideas for 50 Games, Challenges, Puzzles, and Activities by DK, A Kids Book About Change by David Kim, Warriors Super Edition: Ivypool’s Heart (Warriors Super Edition, 17) by Erin Hunter, A Horse Named Sky by Rosanne Parry, The Ark, the Reed, & the Fire Cloud by Jenny L. Cote, and Minecraft: Zombies Unleashed by Nick Eliopulos, Tara Sanders, et al.

New books for young adults include: When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson, To the Bone by Alena Bruzas, Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Week Before by Scott Cawthon. The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig, Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson, and Us in Ruins by Rachel Moore.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Last Russian Doll by Kristen Loesch, Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout, City of Secrets by P.J. Tracy, Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman, Day by Michael Cunningham, Robert B. Parker’s Buzzkill by Alison Gaylin, Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty, Peach Tea Smash by Laura Childs, Terrace Story by Hilary Leichter, Bury by Peter Heller, The Enemy by Sarah Adams, The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava, Elizabeth of East Hampton by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding, The Great Dating Fake Off by Livy Hart, Syndicate by Feliz Francis, Bad Tourists by Caro Carver, Till Death Do Us Part by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, and The Body in the Backyard by Lucy Score.

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 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.

Scottsville native Hope Gibbs will visit the library on Tuesday, September 17, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss her award-winning book Where the Grass Grows Blue. The Friends of the Library will host a reception after the event. Everyone is invited to attend.

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. 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. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s place, or click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com.We hope you’ll make visiting the library 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, Embroidery Machine, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, Ellison Die Cut Shapes, and more. Sign up today.

Our annual Friends of the Library book sale will occur on Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21, 2024.  If you have gently used books you’d like to donate, please drop them by the library. We appreciate the community support.

New books for children include: Around the World with Friends by Philip Waechter, How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat? by Jane Yolen & Mark Teague, The Island Before No by Christina Uss and Hudson Christie, When Beavers Flew by Luisa Uribe, King Lion by Emma Yarlett, Disaster Squad: Wildfire Rescue by Rekha S. Rajan, Angelina Ballerina and the Fancy Dress by Katharine Holabird, Dragon Girls: Mina the Lightning Dragon by Maddy Mara, Press Start! Mega Mole Girl Digs Deep! by Thomas Flintham, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson.

Older children will enjoy: The Night Librarian by Christopher Lincoln, When Sea Becomes Sky by Gillian McDunn, Felix Powell, Boy Dog by Erin Entrada Kelly, Johnny the Sea, and Me by Melba Escobar, Kill the Beast (Villains) by Serena Valentino, Keeper of the Lost Cities Exile by Shannon Messenger, The Old Willis Place by Mary Downing Hahn and The Bad Guys: In the Serpent and the Beast by Aaron Blabey.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Hollywood Assistant by May Cobb, Things Don’t Break on Their Own by Sarah Easter Collins, The Perfect Sister by Stephanie DeCarolis, Husbands & Lovers by Beatriz Williams, This Used to Be Us by Renée Carlingo, The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu, The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish by Paul Brackston, Body Check by Elle Kennedy, Liars by Sarah Manguso, Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay, No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister, Cold Vengeance by Nancy Mehl, The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine, Incident Around the House by Josh Malerman,  The Match by Sarah Adams, Summoning the Demon by Alan Didio, The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec, The Wilds by Sarah Pearse, All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker, Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe, The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan, and Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner.

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 outreach vehicle is on the go. Ms. Mariah has just started visiting each of the Allen County fire halls once per month. The outreach vehicle is stocked with books, magazines, newspapers, and DVDs for people of all ages. She also has copies of the most popular forms, such as driver’s license renewal and social security card replacement forms. If you need something notarized, she can take care of it for you. Next week, on Monday, September 9, the outreach vehicle will be at Cedar Springs #1 on Cedar Springs Road from 10:00 am until 11:00, and then move to Cedar Springs #2 on Brownsford Road from 11:30 – 12:30.

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. 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. Click on the events tab @ www.allencountylibrary.com to register for programs. We hope you’ll make visiting the library with your children a part of your weekly routine.

On Friday, September 13 at 10:00 am, we are offering an embroidery applique class in our maker space. Also, 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.

Our annual Friends of the Library book sale will take place on Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21, 2024.  If you have gently used books you’d like to donate, please drop them by the library. We appreciate the community support.

New books for children include: Dot the Ladybug: The Missing Dot by Kallie George, Thank You by Jarvis, Sometimes We Fall by Randall De Séve, Tiny Jenny: Little Fairy, Big Trouble by Briony May Smith, Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found His voice by Kari Lavelle, Supernatural: An Official Spooky Picture Book by Micol  Ostow, Somewhere In Between by Laan Cham, Princess Diana: A Little Golden Book Biography by Sonali Fry, The Dictionary Story by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston, Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills by Billy Mills and Donna Janmell Bowman, The Land of Afronia by April Showers, and Ladybugs Do Not go to Pre-School by Ali Rutstein and Niña Nill.

New books for young adults include: A Court of Silver and Flames by Sarah J. Maas, Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe, My Hero Academia #36 by Kohei Horikoshi, Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc, Ready or Not by Andi Porretta, Silent Sister by Megan Davidhizar, and JuJutsu Kaisen #5 by Gege Akutami.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Sunset Over Swaziland by Shirley Gould, Joy by Danielle Steel, The Good of the Woods by Liz Moore, Angel of Vengeance by Preston & Child, The House Keeper’s Secret by Iona Grey, The Briar Club by Kate Quinn, The Chosen: Come and See by Jerry B. Jenkins, Ever Green by Suzie Waltner, Business Casual by B.K. Borison, Buried Too Deep by Karen Rose, The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce, Tom Clancy: Shadow State by M.P. Woodward, What We Hide by Colleen Coble & Rick Acker, The Protector by Wanda E. Brunstetter, The Hanging Party by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano, By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult, The British Booksellers by Kristy Cambron, For a Lifetime by Gabrielle Meyer, Golden Lord by Mary Jo Putney, Backwater Justice by Fern Michaels, and This is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter.

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 will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 for the Labor Day Holiday.  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.

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 a part of your weekly routine.

Our annual Friends of the Library book sale will take place on September 20 and 21. If you have gently used books you’d like to donate, please drop them by the library. We can’t have a book sale without books, and we appreciate the community’s support.

New books for children include: A Song for August by Sally Denmead, Scorch: Hedgehog of Doom by Cate Berry, My Saree by Gita Varadarajan, When I Became Your Grandpa by Susannah Shane and Britta Teckentrup, Pete the Cate: Scaredy Cat! by Kimberly and James Dean, Ollie the Stomper by Olivier Dunrea, Ten Little Goblins by Amanda Sobatka The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom! by Elaine Bickell & Raymond McGrath, Wolfgang in the Meadow by Lenny Wen,  and How to Eat a Mango by Paola Santos.

Older children will enjoy: Penny Draws a Class Trip by Sara Shepard, I’m Your Biggest Phantom (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol) by Andres Miedoso and Victor Rivas, The New Girl by Cassandra Calin, Project Mercury by Ronald L. Smith,  Worst Week Ever! by Eva Amores & Matt Cosgrove, The Puppy Place: Trixie by Ellen Miles, Magic Pickle and the Roots of Doom by Scott Morse, The Rule of Three by Heather Murphy Capps, and Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #1 by Erin Hunter.

New books for young adults include: Guardians of Dawn: Ami by S. Jae-Jones, Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron, Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus, The Enneagram for Teens by Ainsley Britain, A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, The Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood, Chainsaw Man #15 by Tatsuki Fujimoto, Ash’s Cabin by Jen Wang, Beach Cute by Beth Reekles, and The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington,

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Welcome to Glorious Tuga by Francesca Segal, Sugar on the Bones by Joe R. Lansdale, The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey, Evenings & Weekends by Oisin McKenna, The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry, The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter, The Love of My After Life by Kirsty Greenwood, Only One Survives by Hannah Mary McKinnon, Teddy by Emily Dunlay, The World After Alice by Lauren Aliza Green, Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne, Everyone Knows But You by Thomas E. Ricks, Shades of Mercy by Bruce Borgos, Death on the Tiber by Lindsay Davis, Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell, What We Hide by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker, The Burning by Linda Castillo, and A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher,

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 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.

Our annual Friends of the Library book sale will take place on September 20 and 21.  If you have gently used books you’d like to donate, please drop them by the library. We can’t have a book sale without books. We appreciate the community support.

New books for children include: Why Won’t You Sleep?! by Adam Wallace and Carla Martell, Ten Little Dinosaurs by Amanda Sobotka, Little Ghost Makes a Friend by Maggie Edkins Willis, Hena Is… by Marzieh Abbas, The Big Bang Theory: A Matter of Friendship by Ivan Cohen, That Always Happens Sometimes by Kiley Frank, Go, Wilma, Go! by Amira Rose Davis and Michael G. Long, Trick or Treat on Scary Street by Lance Bass, I’m Not Scary by Raahat Kaduji, Where? by Jordan Collins, Volcanoes by Nell Cross Beckerman and More Peppa 5-Minutes Stories by Scholastic.

Older children will enjoy: Secret Factopia! Follow the trails of 400 Facts by Paige Towler, Wild Wave by Rodman Philbrick, Wagnificent: The Adventure of Thunder and Sage by Bethanie Murguia, Nether Ghost (Diary of a Minecraft World #3) by Winston Wolf, The Best Halloween Ever by Barbara Robinson, Fowl Play by Kristin O’Donnell Tubb, Anne Dreams adapted by Kallie George, and The Creepening of Dogwood House by Eden Royce.

New books for young adults include: Under the Surface by Diana Urban, Hunter x Hunter Vol. 37 by Yoshihiro Togashi, Hover Girls by Geneva Bowers, The Gulf by Adam De Souza, Guardians of Dawn: Zhara by S. Jae-Jones, The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson, Freshman Year by Sarah Mai, and A Courts of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: A Novel Summer by Jamie Brenner, Bear by Julia Phillips, Made for You by Jenna Satterthwaite, Maria: A Novel of Maria Von Trapp by Michelle Moran, The Unraveling by Vi Keeland, All This & More by Peng Shepherd, The In Crowd by Charlotte Vassell, The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman, The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali, The Astrology House by Carinn Jade, The Haters by Robyn Harding, Bad River by Marc Cameron, A Refiner’s Fire by Donna Leon, The Wrong Hands by Mark Billingham, One Big Happy Family by Jamie Day, Storm Child by Michael Robotham, Matters of the Heart by Kelly Irvin, and Trouble is Brewing by Vicki Delany.   

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Tiger, Tiger: His Life, As It’s Never Been Told Before by James Patterson, Demystifying the Propetic: Understanding the Voice of God for the Coming Days of Fire by Joseph Z, Entrances and Exits by Michael Richards, JFK Jr. An Intimate Oral Biography by Rosemarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil, When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day by Garrett M. Graff, On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service by Anthony Fauci, M.D., and What It Takes to Heal: How Transforming Takes Ourselves Can Change the World by Prentis Hemphill.

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 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.

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 includes a Poster Printer, Embroidery Machine, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, a large collection with Ellison die-cuts, 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.

School-age children are welcome to join us for Lego-My-Library on Saturday, August 17th, at 11:00 AM. We can’t wait to see what our future architects design around our theme of “A Day in the Park.”

Our annual Friends of the Library book sale will take place in September.  If you have gently used books you’d like to donate, please drop them by the library. We can’t have a book sale without books. We appreciate the community support.

New books for children this week include: God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell, Mixed-Up Wild Animals by Spencer Wilson, Boo: The Library Ghost by Becky Paige, How to Catch a Fairy Godmother by Alice Walstead & Andy Elkerton, Narwhal’s Sweet Tooth by Ben Clanton, Rescue Cat by Stephen Savage, Meet Me in the Middle by Gary Vaynerchuk, Things That Go Bump in the Day by Melinda Beatty, Sleepy: Surprising Ways Animals Snooze by Jennifer Ward, We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang, and Curiosity Shop by Walter Wick.

Older children will enjoy: Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger, Henry and Ribsy by Beverly Cleary, Band Camp!  All Together Now! by Brian “Smitty” Smith, Spider-Man Cosmic Chaos! An Original Graphic Novel by Mike Maihack, Shark Night by R.L. Stine, The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko,  What is a Presidential Election? by Douglas Yacka, Majectica by Sarah Tolcser, and The Haunted States of America by Ellen Hopkins,

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Left Behind by Sharon Sala, One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware, Warrior King by Wilbur Smith, Hard to Kill by James Patterson and Mike Lupica, Happy Harbor by Rachel Hanna, What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena, The Protector by Wanda Brunstetter, Mothers’ Instinct by Barbara Abel, Without Merit by Colleen Hoover, Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell, The Comfort of Ghosts by Jacqueline Winspear, Finding You by Amy Clipston, A Deceptive Composition by Anna Lee Huber, Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay, Confessions of the Dead by James Patterson and J.D. Barker, Until Next Summer by Ali Brady, Lady Killer by Katherine Wood.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed by Maureen Callahan, Tax-Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright, CPA, Charles Spencer: A Very Private School: A Memoir by Charles Spencer, Big Night: Dinners, Parties & Dinner Parties by Katherine Lewin, The Encyclopedia of Mediterranean: Over 350 Recipes from The Center of The Culinary World by Cider Mill Press,

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.

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.

Our annual Friends of the Library book sale will take place in September.  If you have gently used books you’d like to donate, please drop them by the library. We can’t have a book sale without books. We appreciate the community support.

Attention all young builders! School-age children are welcome to join us for Lego-My-Library on Saturday, August 17th, at 11:00 AM. We can’t wait to see what our future architects design around our theme of “A Day in the Park.”

New books for children include:  Clever Crow by Chris Butterworth, Scooper and Dumper: The Pumpkin Parade by Lindsay Ward, Mixed-Up Farm Animals by Spencer Wilson, The Storm that Stopped by Alison Mitchell, The Prisoners, The Earthquake, and the Midnight Song by Bob Hartmann, Pasta Pasta Lotsa Pasta by Aimee Lucido and Mavisu Demirag, Under the Table by Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman, Any Time Any Place Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, Jesus and the Lions’ Den by Alison Mitchell, Full Circle: Creation, Migration, and Coming Home by Elisa Boxer, and A Boy, His Dog, and the Sea by Anthony Browne,

Older children will enjoy these new books: Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids: The Big Book of Knock-Knock Jokes by Rob Elliott, Whatever After: Liar Liar by Sarah Mlynowski, Faker by Gordon Korman, The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett, Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas, and Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #1 by Erin Hunter.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore, In the Hour of Crows by Dana Elmendorf, Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung, The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center, Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle, The Last Hope by Susan Elia Macneal, Zero Option by W.E.B. Griffin, Splendid by Julia Quinn, Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs, Banyan Moon by Thao Thai, The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer, Moral Injuries by Christie Watson, Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea, The Blackbird Oracle by Deborah Harkness, Robert Ludlum’s Bourne Shadow by Brian Freeman, Desperation Reef by T. Jefferson Parker, The Conditions of Unconditional Love by Alexander McCall Smith, A Happer Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey, Mistakes We Never Made by Hanah Brown, A Northern Light in Provence by Elizabeth Birkelund, Pitch Dark by Paul Doiron, A Daughter of Fair Verona by Christina Dodd, and All the Summers in Between by Brooke Lea Foster.

New adult non-fiction books include: The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin Dunne, The Little Book of Ultimate Dad Jokes by Orange Hippo, Habits For a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito, The Unvanquished: The Untold Story of Lincoln’s Special Forces, the Manhunt for Mosby’s Rangers, and the Shadow War That Forged America’s Special Operations by Patrick K. O’Donnell, Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World by Jen Psaki, and No Going Back by Kristi Noem.

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 Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 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.

Stop by and check out our library of things, which includes a pottable sewing machine, electric drill, specialty baking pans, ukelele, and more. There’s something for everyone at the Allen County Public Library.

Our annual Friends of the Library book sale will take place in September.  If you have gently used books gathering dust, please consider donating them to the library. We can’t have a book sale without books. We appreciate the community support.

On Friday, August 2 at 6:00 pm, join us for First Friday on the porch. The theme is Patriot Pride and we’ll be showing off items made in our maker space. Drop by to make something that shows your support of our Patriots. Thanks to United Way, we be passing out 100 kits for early childhood development during the First Friday event. If you have an infant or toddler, stop by early to grab a bag while supplies last.

New books for children include:  Brave Like Godzilla by Charlie Moon, 10 Little Construction Trucks by Annie Bailey, LEGO Minecraft Ideas by Shari Last and Julia March, A is for ALIEN: An ABC Book by Charles Gould and Joey Chou, Curious Geroge Roller Coaster by H.A. Rey, Shipwrecked by Ashley Belote, Big Sister, Long Coat by Nelly Buchet and Rachel Katstaller, I Am Jesse Owens by Brad Meltzer, Goodbye to Goodbyes by Lauren Chandler, I am Wednesday by Golden Books, Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled Parrot by Andrew Shamat, The Lots-of-Time Machine by Paulette Bogan, This Little President by Joan Holub and Daniel Roode, Twelve Days of Summer by Sherri Maret, and Pokémon: Trick or Treat by Scholastic

Older children will enjoy: Wings of Fire: The Flames of Hope by Tui T. Sutherland, What is the Story of Godzilla? by Sheila Keenan, Whatever After: Just Dance by Sarah Mylnowski, E.E. Lewis, et.al, The Spindle of Fate by Aimee Lim, Max and the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce, Pizza Face by Rex Bogle & Dave Valeza, Jupiter Nettle and the Seven School of Magic by Sangu Mandanna,  Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary, and Dad Jokes: The Cheesiest, Corniest Joke Book Ever by Highlights.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: A Botanist’s Guide to Society and Secrets by Kate Khavari, Long Island by Colm Tóibín, Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland, A Mansion for Murder by Frances Brody, Nice Work Nora November by Julia London, Red Star Falling by Steve Berry, Devil’s Kitchen by Candice Fox, Very Bad Company by Emma Rosenblum, 15 Minutes Later by RaeAnne Thayne, The Love Shack by Lori Foster, Storm Warning by David Bell, The Seaside Sisters by Pamela Kelley, Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen, The Paris Window by Kimberly Belle, The Guest by Emma Cline, The Rule Book by Sarah Adams, This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune, and A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston,

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. until 7:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 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.

It’s been a fun adventure this summer with Summer Reading programs for kids, teens, and adults. We had 369 kids turn in reading logs. Thank you to all the parents, guardians, and caretakers who brought children to the library this summer. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for donating money so we could buy summer reading prizes.

Our annual Friends of the Library book sale will take place in September.  If you have gently used books you’d like to donate, please drop them by the library. We can’t have a book sale without books. We appreciate the community support.

New books for children include: The Digger and the Dark by Joseph Kuefler, Little Helper, Big Imagination by Emily Morrow, Sour Apple by Linda Liu, Time to Make Art by Jeff Mack, You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) by Taraji P. Henson, Even Better than Sprinkles by Linda Skeers & Heather Fox, Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden by Christy Mandin, Yes! No? Maybe So… by National Geographic Kids, The First Week of School by Drew Beckmeyer, Transportation by DK Publishing, Alphabet by Heart by Jeanne & Mark K. Shriver, A Mobs of Minecraft Treasury by Christy Webster, History of Hawai’i by DK Publishing, Bluey: Grannies and Other Stories by Penguin Young Readers Licenses, The House Before Falling Into the Sea by An Suk Wang, Duck for President by Doreen Cronin and Besty Lewin, and We Love Our Teacher by Mike Berenstain.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Red Sky Mourning by Jack Carr, The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy, King of Sloth by Ana Huang, Familiaris by David Wroblewski, The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton, Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher, The Postcard by Anne Berets, Middletide by Sarah Crouch, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See, Devil Is Fine by John Vercher, Humor Me by Cat Shook, A is for Amish by Shelley Shepard Gray, We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer, The Honeybourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson, Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse, A Happer Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey, Mistakes We Never Made by Hanah Brown, A Northern Light in Provence by Elizabeth Birkelund, Pitch Dark by Paul Doiron, A Daughter of Fair Verona by Christina Dodd, and All the Summers in Between by Brooke Lea Foster.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: The End of Everything: How Wars Descend Into Annihilation by Victor Davis Hanson, Gathering Boards: Season Cheese and Charcuterie Spreads by Sarah Zimmerman Tuthill, Just Add Water: My Swimming Life by Katie Ledecky, The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government by Brody Mullins and Luke Mullins, The Full-Body Fat Fix by Stephen Perrine, I Curse You with Joy by Tiffany Haddish, and Chasing Hope: A Reporter’s Life by Nicholas D. Kristof.

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.