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.

We owe a big thank you to Fire Chief Mike Cooksey for replacing the flag in front of the library on Tuesday. We appreciate all the firefighters and first responders in Allen County.

On Friday, July 25, at 10:00 am, we’ll be digging up the time capsule buried twenty-five years ago. Ms. Susie Stewart, retired children’s librarian, will be our special guest. Several historical photo albums will be on display during the event. Everyone is invited to attend, especially those thirty-something-year-old adults who buried the time capsule. So, help us spread the word.

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. The equipment includes a Poster Printer, Embroidery Machine, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, Ellison Die-Cut Shapes, and more. Sign up today.

New books for children include: Trusty Bus by Elizabeth Weiss Verdick, Safe at Last by Richard Jones, Hello, I’m a Toucan by Hayley & John Rocco, The Sea Hides a Seahorse by Sara T. Behrman, The Woman Behind the Magic: How Lillian B. Disney Shaped the Disney Legacy by Brittany Richman, Giraffe’s Book is Missing by DK Ryland, The Spider Lady: Nan Songer and Her Arachnid WWII Army by Anne Lambelet, In the Wild by Magenta Fox, Zebra and Yak: The Backwards Alphabet Book by Paul Friedrich, Caring by Kobi Yamada, and  Firefly Song by Colleen Paeff.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Surf House by Lucy Clarke, First Love, Second Draft by Becca Kinser, Beneath the Surface by Emily McIntire, Other People’s Summers by Sarah Morgan, Phantasma by Kaylie Smith, Give Me a Reason by A.L. Jackson, The River Knows Your Name by Kelly Mustian, It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan, The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson, Heart, Be at Peace by Donal Ryan, Dying to Meet You by Sarina Bowen,  The Shop Down the Lane by Leslie Gould, Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura, Change of Hart by Bailey Hannah, The Cardinal by Alison Weir, Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin, How to Read a Book by Monika Wood, An Ethical Guide to Murder by Jenny Morris, and Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life’s 20 Questions by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge by Federal Aviation Administration, Easy Air Fryer: Big & Bold Delicious Food by Jamie Oliver, Baking Across America: A Vintage Recipe Road Trip by B. Dylan Hollis, and The Art of Winning by Bill Belichick,

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 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 winding down. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Need More Acres Farm will be our guest speakers. Kids will learn about and sample a variety of colorful vegetables. Kids who turned in their reading logs on time will also be awarded $5 gift cards from McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, and Sonic. Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, and guardians for signing up their kids for summer reading and verifying their reading logs. We’ve had over 550 kids participate in summer reading as well as 69 teens, and 139 adults. Library workers have been busier than bees keeping up with all the books circulating through the community.

At two o’clock, following the Need More Acres program, Fire Chief Michael Cooksey will replace the flag in front of the library. This will be a great opportunity for kids to see a fire engine up close and personal. We are thankful to Chief Cooksey and all the firefighters in Allen County.

On Friday, July 25, at 10:00 am, we’ll be digging up the time capsule buried twenty-five years ago. Ms. Susie Stewart, retired children’s librarian, will be our special guest. Several historical photo albums will be on display during the event. Everyone is invited to attend, especially those thirty-something-year-old adults who buried the time capsule. So, help us spread the word.

New books for children this week include:  Magical Miniature Words by Ben Newell, Gus the Bus by Lindsay Leslie, The Silver Shadow by Mariesa Dulak, The Biggest Dog in the Book by Mark Chambers, Animal Partnerships by Ben Hoare, The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Dr. EW Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, Marianne The Maker by Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty, Wild by Jack Ashby, Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly: An Epic Ten-Book Collection by Jordan Quinn, Dragon Force: Dvourer’s Attack by Katie & Kevin Tsang, The Dead Sea Squirrels: Babble and Breakout by Mike Nawrocki, and Spy School Goes Wild by Stuart Gibbs.

New books on the adult fiction shelf. Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson, Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston, The Chosen: Not My Will by Jerry B. Jenkins, The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware, The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani, Heart of the Sun by Mia Sheridan, Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan, As Sure as the Sea by Jamie Ogle, The Last Ferry Out by Andrea Bartz, Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz, We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough, Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, Girls with Long Shadows by Tennessee Hill, and This Promised Land by Cathy Hohlke.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Karen: A Brother Remembers: A Memoir by Kelsey Grammer, Chicken Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship, and the Women Who Made Us This Way by Melissa Radke, Wild Dyeing: From the Garden to Color: An Introduction to Natural Vegetable Dyes by Céline Philippe, Mark Twain by Ron Chernow, Class Clown by Dave Barry, Dear Writer by Maggie Smith, and Big Dumbe Eyes by Nate Bargate.

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 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.

It’s not too late to register for summer reading!  This year’s theme is Color Our World , and the library is hosting a variety of events for children, families, teens, and adults this summer.  Register online at www.allencountylibrary.com.  Those who register will receive the necessary materials to help navigate the Summer Reading Program.  Rules, a schedule of events, and other information will be provided at the library. 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. The equipment includes a Poster Printer, Embroidery Machine, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, Ellison Die-Cut Shapes, and more. Sign up today.

New books for children include: Cookie Vote by Margaret McNamara & Daniel Bernstrom & G. Brian Karas, The Couch in the Yard by Kate Hoefler, Birdlore: The Iridescent Life of Florence Merriam Bailey by Jess Keating, The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page by Geena Davis, Punch, A Story About Kindness by Michael Hall, Ten Little Dinosaurs by Mike Brownlow and Simon Rickerty, Magic in a Drop of Water: How Ruth Patrick Taught the World About Water Pollution by Julie Winterbottom, Our Lake by Angie Kang, and Awesome Earth by Joan Bransfield Graham.

New books for young adults include: That Devil, Ambition by Linsey Miller, Girl Walks Into the Forest by Madeleine Roux, Under the Neon Lights by Arriel Vinson, Lady or the Tiger by Heather M. Herrman, The Ground That Devours Us by Kalla Harris, My Hero Academia #41 by Kohei Horikoshi, Marvel: All I Ever Needed to Know I learned from Marvel Comics by Jenn Fujikawa, Storm: Earth’s Mightiest Mutant by Murewa Ayodele, et.al., 13 Days of Summer by Stephanie Kate Strohm, Grumpy Darling by Alexandra Moody, A Time for Everything by K.L. Walther, Fantastic Four: Solve Everything by Jonathan Hickman, Dale Eaglesham, et al., The Protegée by Erica Ridley, I’ll Pretend You’re Mine by Tashie Bhuiyan, This Moth Saw Brightness by A.A.Vacharat, We Could Be Magic by Marissa Meyer, and Seasick by Kristin Cast & Pintip Dunn.

New books on the adult fiction shelf: Tough Luck by Sandra Dallas, The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig, Cold Burn by A.J. Landau, Fair Play by Louise Hegarty, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone, The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick, Two Seconds Too Late by Dani Pettrey, The Accused by Cara Putman, Across the Crying Sands by Jane Kirkpatrick, An Unexpected Grace by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse, This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead, Firebird by Juliette Cross, With A Vengeance by Riley Sager, Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson, The Red Queen by Martha Grimes, The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb, Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman, Fox by Joyce Carol Oates, and Legends of Gold by Mary Connealy.

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 Friday, July 4^th. 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.

The Library will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. 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 passing fast!  This year’s theme is Color Our World , and the library is hosting a variety of events for children, families, teens, and adults.  Register online at www.allencountylibrary.com.  Those who register will receive the necessary materials to help navigate the Summer Reading Program.  Rules, a schedule of events, and other information will be provided at the library. 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.

On Tuesday, July 1, at 1:00 pm, Animal Tales will be here. The Animal Alliances program will introduce and explore the topic of animal classifications. Participants will meet and learn about a member of each of the following animal types: birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, invertebrates, and possibly even a fish.

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: This Is a Moment by Micah Player, Sitting Together by Aimee Reid, Animals on Parade by JaneYolen and Anne Yvonne Gilbert, Afloat by Kirli Saunders, Dear Bookstore by Emiy Arrow, Kersplash! by Jessica Kulekjian and Zoe Si, The Endless Sea by Chi Thai, Just a Banana by Barney Saltzbert, Beansprout by Sarah Lynne Reul, The Torto-Saurus: It’s Not Always Easy Coming Out of Your Shell… by Katie Cottle, Parks by Marc Majewski, Bird Bath by Steve Antony, Mural Island by Katie Yamasaki, and Little Big Man by Varian Johnson,

Older Children will enjoy: What Does the Constitution Say? A Kid’s Guide to How Our Democracy Works by Ben Sheehan, Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment by Anna James, Nancy Crew and the Clue Crew: Sleepover Sleuths by Carolyn Keene, The Middle School Survival Guide for Girls by Geraldine O’Sullivan, Pokémon Legendary and Mythical Guidebook by Scholastics, Inc., Liars Society: A Risky Game by Alyson Gerber, and Dragon Masters: Night of the Dream Dragon by Tracey West.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Happy Land by Dolen Parkins-Valdez, All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett, Fortunate Harbor by Davis Bunn, A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper, The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami, A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett, The Wandering Season by Aimie K. Runyan, The Song of the Blue Bottle Tree by India Hayford, Who Will Remember by C. S. Harris, No Roast for the Weary by Cleo Coyle, Insignificant Others by Sarah Jio, The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian Twist by Colum McCann, Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh, How to Seal Your Own Fate by Kristen Perrin, and The Float Test by Lynn Steger Strong.

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 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 here!  This year’s theme is Color Our World , and the library is ready to host a variety of events for children, families, teens, and adults this summer.  Register online at www.allencountylibrary.com.  Those who register will receive the necessary materials to help navigate the Summer Reading Programs.  Rules, a schedule of events, and other information will be provided at the library. 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.

On Tuesday, June 24 at 1:00 pm, Barry Mitchell will present The Show of Many Colors and a Chicken.  He will combine buckets of colorful excitement in a fun-filled collage. Sam the turtle is back as a wisecracking art critic. Hyena wants to be appreciated for his chicken scratches. And Mr. Barry brings a kaleidoscope of colorful magic to inspire the artist in all of us. Wear your most colorful clothes and join us for buckets of funny stuff. All colors welcome except for Pickle Green. Leave your pickles at home, please. This program is designed for kids grades K-6.

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: Big Enough by Regina Linke, The Jade Bracelet by Hà Dinh and Yong Ling Kang, Hurricane by Jason Chin, The Three-Year Tumble by Dayeon Auh, You’re My Busy Little Spider by Eric Carle, Head Full of Clouds by Joanne Schwartz, What on Earth! We Are All Animals by Ben Hoare & Christopher Lloyd, Bear Feels Sad by Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman, Happy Holi! by Chitra Soundar, Stalactite & Stalagmite by Drew Beckmeyer, How to Spot a Mermaid by Jane Yolen, Changing Tides by Júlia Moscardó, Sakina and the Univited Guests by Zahra Marwan, and I Cannot Find My Belly Button! by Eva Treistman.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer, Written in Stone by Paige Shelton, Cat’s People by Tenya Guerrero, Enigma by RuNyx, The Beijing Betrayal by Joel C. Rosenberg, The Seven O’Clock Club by Amelia Ireland, The Amalfi Curse  by Sarah Penner, Serial Killer Games by Kate Posey, The Voice We Find by Nicole Deese, The Page Turner by Viola Shipman, Enchanted by Kaylie Smith, Bridal Shower Murder by Leslie Meier, Dream Count by Chimananda Ngozi Adichie, Season of Death by Will Thomas Gifted & Talented by Olive Blake, and The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Uptown Girl: A Memoir by Christy Brinkley, The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward by Melinda French Gates, My Next Breath by Jeremy Renner, Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World by Stephen S. Hall, How Not to Age Cookbook by Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM,  and John  & Paul: A Love Story I Songs by Ian Leslie.

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 bes

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 for all ages is underway! This year’s theme is ‘Color Our World,’ and the library is ready to host a variety of events for children, families, teens, and adults this summer.  Register online at www.allencountylibrary.com.  Those who register will receive the necessary materials to help navigate the Summer Reading Programs.  Rules, a schedule of events, and other information will be provided at the library. Children who submit their reading logs on time will receive gift cards to local restaurants. Adults and teens 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: Egg, Egg, Egg! by Sarah Finan, At the Window by Hope Lim, Zero! The Number That Almost Wasn’t by Sarah Albee, Sloth & Squirrel on Vacation by Cathy Ballou Mealey & Kelly Collier, Wonderfully Wild by Jessica Stremer, Bunny Made Tea by Amanda Baehr Fuller, Barkley by Rebecca Crane, The Monarch by Kirsten Hall and Isabelle Arsenault, Underwater Park: Learning About Animals by Helena Haraštová, What’s Love All About, Minimoni? by Rocio Bonilla, Beatrix Butterfly: Wings It For Once by Maren Morris & Karina Argow, Our Food Grows by Sarah M. White, A Seed in the Universe by Elyon Liu, and How To Catch an Invisible Bad Guy by Alice Walstead & Andy Elkerton.

Older children will enjoy: Meet Me at Sunset by Lee Heart, Please Pay Attention by Jamie Sumner, Sea Legs by Jules Bakes and Niki Smith, The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud, Dreamslinger by Graci Kim, The Last Comics on Earth: A Song of Swords and Stuffies by Bax Braillier, and The Trouble with Secrets by Naomi Milliner.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The First Gentleman by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, Finders Keepers by Stuart Woods, It Takes a Psychic by  Jayne Ann Krentz, Nightshade by Michael Connelly, Death at a Highland Wedding by Kelley Armstrong, Night in the City by Michael McGarrity, Line of Demarcation by Tom Clancy, The Buffalo Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones, Tilt by Emma Pattee, Galway’s Edge by Ken Bruen, Ramona Afton Can So Solve a Murder by Bellamy Rose, Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz, Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy, Let Them Stare by Jonathan VanNess & Julie Murphy, Powerless by Lauren Roberts, The Big Fix by Holly James, Bent But Not Broken by Mary Monroe, and Badlands by Preston & Child, Climbing in Heels by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: How to Love Better by Yung  Pueblo, The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780 by Rick Atkinson, I’m That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams by Jordan Chiles, No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris, Every Living Thing: The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life by Jason Roberts.

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 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.

The Friends of the Library will host a used book sale on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Noble Allen Room at the Allen County Public Library.

Summer reading is here!  This year’s theme is Color Our World, and the library is ready to host a variety of events for children, families, teens, and adults this summer.  Summer reading programs help prevent the “summer slide,” when students lose some of their reading skills over the summer. Summer reading also encourages a lifelong love of reading and can improve self-esteem. If interested, register online at www.allencountylibrary.com or stop by the library.

A Summer Reading Kick-Off Event will be held in front of the library for First Fridays on the Square on Friday, June 6^th, beginning at 6 PM. Families can register for Summer Reading as well as participate in an assortment of fun activities.

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. The equipment available includes a Poster Printer, Embroidery Machine, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, Ellison Die-Cut Shapes, and more. Sign up today.

New books for children include: Minecraft: Out of Order: Vol 1 by Josh Hicks and Taylor Esposito, Tales of Newl & Doren: The Gorgon’s Fury by Brandon Mull, Henry’s Picture-Perfect Day by Jenn Bailey, Flush! Flush! Flush! by Douglas Florian, Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen’s Prize, A Graphic Novel by Shauna J. Grant based on the novel by Ann M. Martin,  Heidi: A Graphic Novel adapted by Mariah Marsden, and Cloud Puppy: Game On by Kelly Leigh Miller.

New books for young adults include: Bad Influence by Claire Ahn, Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams, Animal Rising by Christopher Moore, Don’t Forget Me, Little Bessie by James Lee Burke, Death in the Cards by Mia P. Manansala, The Glittering Edge by Alyssa Villaire, The Floating World by Axie Oh, and Fearless by Lauren Roberts.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen, Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh, Fifteen Wild Decembers by Karen Powell, The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony, I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney, The Carpenter’s Son by John Gray, These Days by Lucy Caldwell, The Fisherman’s Gift by Julia R. Kelly, Salvación by Sandra Proudman, What I Should’ve Said by Max Monroe, The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue, Count My Lies by Sophie Stava, My Friends by Fredrik Backman, The Locked Door by Freida McFadden, and The Morningside by Téa Obreht.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Free: My Search for Meaning by Amanda Knox, Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming, MD, and Carol Tavris, Ph.D. Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, How to Menopause by Tamsen Fadal, Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House by Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes, Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams, and Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD.

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 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 In-Betweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. To reserve your child’s place, call 270-237-3861 or click on the events tab at 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. The equipment available includes a Poster Printer, Embroidery Machine, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, Ellison Die-Cut Shapes, and more. Sign up today.

New books for children include: Uh-Oh! My Dragon’s Smelly by Katie Weaver, Our Tree by Jessica Meserve, Goose Egg Island by Julia Richardson, Signs of Friendship by Annie Silvestro, Growing Green: A First Book of Gardening by Daniela Sosa, Everything You Know About Bugs is Wrong by Dr. Nich Crumpton, The World Almanac Oddball Animals: 2,501 Fantastic Facts Abut the Weirdest, Wackiest, and Wildest Creatures on Earth by Joanne Mattern, The Brambly Hedge Pop-Up Book by Jill Barklem, Girls Belong in Space by Ashlee Hashman, Super Navigators: How Animals Find Their Way by David Barrie, The Enemy’s Daughter by Anne Blankman, Who Would Win? Fiercest Feuds by Jerry Pallotta, and Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #2 by Erin Hunter.

New books for young adults include: Tracking Tilly by Janice Thompson, The Spectacular Spider-Men Vol. 2: Elementary  by Greg Weisman, Humberto Ramos, et al, The Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton, Mahia by Emily Jones, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 9 (9) by Hajime Komoto, Love in 280 Characters or Less by Ravynn K. Stringfield, and  The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Library Game by Gigi Pandian, Ward D by Freida McFadden, Luck by Natalie Keller Reinert, Make You Mine by Laura Pavlov, Grave Amish Secrets by Patricia Johns, The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore, The Secrets of Good People by Boo Walker, Courage by Natalie Keller Reinert, Silent as the Grave by Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles, The Second Sun by P.T. Deutermann, Piglet by Lottie Hazell, The Vanishing Kind by Alice Henderson, Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer, Hope’s Enuring Echo by Kim Vogel Sawyer, The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. Ancrum, 33 Place Brugmann by Alice Austen, When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi, Shadow of the Solstice by Anne Hillerman, Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky, The Mademoiselle Alliance by Natasha Lester, and Ted Bell’s Monarch by Ryan Steck.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Heartbreaker: A Memoir by Mike Campbell, Autism Out Loud: Life wth a Child on the Spectrum, From Diagnosis to Young Adult by Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello, and Adrian Wood, PhD, Gunsmithing for Beginners by Alford Bartell, Everything is Tuberculosis John Green, and How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy.

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 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 In-Betweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. To reserve your child’s place, call 270-237-3861 or click on the events tab at 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 p.m. Register online for help with your projects, or stop by to explore the space and ask questions. The equipment available includes a Poster Printer, Embroidery Machine, Cricut Vinyl Cutter, Ellison Die-Cut Shapes, and more. Sign up today.

On Friday, May 9^th at 10:00 am, we’ll have a special Maker Space class to teach participants how to embroider hats. Hats will be provided for this program. Registration is required as space is limited, so sign up today.

New books for children include: Llama Llama Loves His Teacher by Anna Dewdney, Echo by Adam Rex, Big Feelings by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman, Powerful Like a Dragon by Christopher Cheng, Woof! The Truth About Dogs by Annette Whipple, Patchwork Prince by Baptiste Paul, Healing Days by Susan Farber Straus, Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle, You Are Powerful by Laura Catrinella, Good Golden Sun by Brendan Wenzel, When Tree Became a Tree by Rob Hodgson, Who Is Tony Hawk? by Steve Korté, Besties: Prank War (the World of Click) by Kayla Miller, The Legendary Scarlett & Browne by Jonathan Stroud What Was the Renaissance? by Roberta Edwards, Bamboo Kingdom by Erin Hunter, Cassi and the House of Memories by Dean Stuart, and Who Would Win? Ultimate Showdown by Jerry Pallotta.

New books for young adults include:  Holy Terrors by Margaret Owen, Hirayasumi, Vol. 4(4) by Keigo Shinzo, All the Stars Align by Gretchen Schreiber, Beasts by Ingvild Bjerkeland, American Spirits by Barb Rosenstock, The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, and It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar, Strangers in Time by David Baldacci, Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood, Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano, The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose The Unlucky Ones by Hannah Morrissey, Girl Anonymous by Christina Dodd, Hang On St. Christopher by Adrian McKinty, Girl Falling by Hayley Scrivenor, One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter, The Sirens by Emilia Hart, Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry, and Stone Angels by Helena Rho.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age by Eleanor Barraclough, Computers for Seniors by Faithe Wempen, Boat Baby: A Memoir by Vicky Nguyen, Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service by Michael Lewis, and Attainable Sustainable Pantry: A Back-to-Basics Guide to Stocking Your Kitchen by Kris Bordessa.   

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.