Allen County Public Library News – July 2, 2025
The library will be closed on Friday, July 4th. 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.
Summer reading is going strong! This year’s theme is Color Our World, and the library is hosting a variety of events for children, families, teens, and adults. It’s not too late to register online at www.allencountylibrary.com. Those who register will receive the necessary materials to help navigate the Summer Reading Program. Kids who turn in their reading logs on time will receive gift cards to local restaurants. Adults and teens will also have the chance to earn prizes.
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.
New books for children include: Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World) by Corey R. Tabor, A Book of Maps for You by Lourdes Heuer, Marvelous Messages: The Amazing Story of Communication by Rose Ayling-Ellis, On the Last Day of School by Maggie C. Rudd, Magical Nature Tales by Dawn Casey, Summer Is Here: A Bear and Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand, Harlem Honey: The Adventues of A Curious Kid by Tamron Hall, Good Luck, Ice Cream Truck by Sorche Fairbank, Nellie’s Big Splash by Cori Doerrfeld, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, and Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer by Kenard Pak.
Older children will enjoy: Band Camp! In the Spotlight by Brian “Smitty” Smith, Who Would Win? Monstrous Mammals by Jerry Pallotta, Spy School Project by Stuart Gibbs, You and Me and The Land of Lost Things by Andy Griffiths, and Survive This Safari by Natalie D. Richards.
New books for young adults include: Best of All Worlds by Kenneth Oppel, Kill Creatures by Rory Power, The Beautiful Maddening by Shea Ernshaw, The Uncertain Principle by Joshua Davis & Kal Kini-Davis, Your Final Moments by Jay Coles, and A Most Perilous World by Kristina R. Gaddy.
New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts, The Last Library by Melissa Koslin, Deadly Conclusion by Kathy Harris, Such Quiet Girls by Noelle W. Ihli, The Whispering Legacy by Jo Schulte, Return to Sender by Craig Johnson, Deception by Christy Barrit, Fighting for Her Heart by Tara Grace Ericson, Surrending to Love by Kristen M. Fraser, Running into Forever by Jennifer Rodewald, Here in Hart’s Crossing by Robin Lee Hatcher, Spades by Helen Hardt, Trusting His Promise by Valerie M. Bodden, The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett, Never Flinch by Stephen King, Capture the Moment by Suzanne Woods Fisher, and The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Elise Hooper.
New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Matriarch: A Memoir by Tina Knowles, The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika A. Jaouad, and The Latest Carnivore Diet Cookbook for Beginners by Latoya Limon.
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.