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.

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.

Summer reading logs are due by 4:00 pm on Friday, July 19, 2024. You can turn them in early if you can’t be here on Friday. Kids who registered for summer reading and turn in their reading logs on time will win $5.00 gift cards from Dairy Queen, Sonic, and Tropical Treats. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for providing funds to buy summer reading prizes. It’s been a fun adventure this summer with Summer Reading programs for kids, teens, and adults.

On Monday, July 22 at 1:00 pm, teens are invited for an adventure movie. On Tuesday, July 23 at 1:00 pm, kids are invited to Animal Tales, and adults are invited to a program on foraging on July 23, at 5:30 pm. There’s something for everyone at the Allen County Public Library.

New books for children include:  Pearl’s Lost Pearls by Olivier Dunrea, Unicorn Diaries: Bo and the Witch by Rebecca Elliott, Bubble Gum Bison Needs a Bath by Scott Rothman, Ernest Sandpiper’s Great Ascent by Timothy Basil Ering, Always Carry Me With You by Hervé Èparvier, Prop Wrestling’s G.O.A.T. by Lerner Sports, Life After Whale by Lynn Brunelle, Indescribable Atlas Adventures by Louie Giglio, A Love Letter to My Library by Lisa Katzenberger, Dream Submarine by Charlotte Gunnifson, Imagine Counting All the Stars by Raewyn Caisley, and Greetings, Floof! by C.J. Hong.

Older children will enjoy: Roswell Johnson Saves the World! by Chris Colfer, I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 by Lauren Tarshis, Amber Brown is Not a Crayon by Paula Danziger, Jurassic Jeff: Race to Warp Speed by Royden Lepp, The Tale of Witchcraft by Chris Colfer, Bamboo Kingdom by Erin Hunter, and Ready, Set, Respawn! (Minecraft Ironsword Academy) by Caleb Zane Huett.

New books for adults include: The Sister of Corinth by Angela Hunt, Begin Again by Helly Acton, The Marriage Sabbatical by Lian Dolan, A Murder Most French by Colleen Cambridge, Loyally, Luke by Pepper Basham, The House of Broken Bricks by Fiona Williams, The Flower Sisters by Michelle Collins Anderson, The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill, The Age of Grievance by Frank Bruni, The Wartime Book Club by Kate Thompson, Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand, Lucky by Jane Smiley, A Death in Cornwall by Daniel Silva, Wives Like Us by Plum Sykes, Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller, Jackpot Summer by Elyssa Friedland, Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews, Every Time We Say Goodbye by Natalie Jenner, A Choice Considered by Tracie Peterson, Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate, Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood, and The Shadow of War by Jeff Shaara.

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.

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.

Adventure begins at your library, and we have summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults.  Did you know the average child loses two months of reading skills over the summer? You can help avoid the slide by registering your child for Summer Reading and encouraging your child to read for twenty minutes daily. We have thousands of books from which to choose.

On Monday, July 15 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, teens are invited to Campfire Painting, and at 5:00 pm, children are invited Squish painting. Registration is required as supplies are limited.

On Tuesday, July 17 at 1:00 pm, kids are invited to meet Bobber the Water Safety Dog, and at 5:00 pm, adults are invited to World Trivia. There’s something for everyone at the Allen County Public Library

New books for children include:  Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends by Apryl Stott, Here Are the Seeds by JaNay Brown-Wood, Erno Rubik Magic Cube by Kerry Aradyya, Are You Small? by Mo Willems, Where’s Waldo? The Great Games Speed Search by Martin Handford, Kisses from Space by Astronaut Anna Menon and Keri Vasek, Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream! by Kimberly and James Dean, Little People, Big Dreams ™ Taylor Swift by Maria Isabel Sáchez Vegara, Neat Nick’s Big Mess by Chad Otis, Charles & Ra: Designers at Play by James Yang, Not-A-Box City by Antoinette Portis, Waiting in the Wings by Julie Andrews, et al., If I Drove an Ice Cream Truck by the Cat in the Hat, The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Birthday Party by Eric Carle, Maxine Gets a Job by Alexandra Garyn & Bryan Reisberg, and Heatwave by Lauren Redniss.

Older children will enjoy The Critter Club Collection (Books 1-8) by Callie Barkley, The Young Green Witch’s Guide to Plant Magic by Robin Rose Bennett, Happiness According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney, The Galaxy of Whales by Heather Fawcett, Telephone of the Tree by Alison McGhee, and The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra’s Needle by Dan Gutman.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Fervor by Toby Lloyd, Flash Back by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen, When We Were Silent by Fiona McPhillips, While the Town Slept by William W. Johnstone, Our Little Secret by Lisa Jackson, Toward the Dawn by Mary Connealy, Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart, Resurrection by Danielle Steel, Six Truths and a Lie by Ream Shukairy, Hula by Jasmin Íolani Hakes, Knife River by Justine Champine, I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue, Trust Her by Flynn Berry, Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo, Enlightenment by Sarah Perry, Don’t Let the Devil Ride by Ace Atkins, The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides, The Final Acot of Juliette Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd, and The Coast Road by Alan Murrin.

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 Thursday, July 4^th, for Independence 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.

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.

Adventure begins at your library, and we have several summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults.  Did you know the average child loses two months of reading skills over the summer? You can help avoid the slide by registering your child for Summer Reading and encouraging your child to read for twenty minutes daily. We have thousands of books from which to choose. There’s something for everyone at the Allen County Public Library.

New books for children include:  As the Seas Rise by Angela Quezada Padron, Five Stories by Ellen Weinstein, The Man in the Tree and the Brand New Start by Carl Laferton and Catalin Echeverri, A Day in the Life: Snakes by Christian Cave, My Best Friend’s Bangles by Thushanthi Ponweera, Building a Beak by Becca McMurdie, Mushrooms Know by Kallie George and Sara Gillingham, Cocoa The Tour Dog by Stick Figure and Adam Mansbach, Come Again, Pelican by Don Freeman, This Table by Alex Killian, Look by Gabi Snyder, and I’m Glad for Where I Am by Rachel Cruze.

Older children will enjoy: They Call Me No Sam! by Drew Day Walt, Jurassic Jeff: Space Invader by Royden Lepp, Cloud Puppy by Kelly Leigh Miller, Ava Lin: Best Friend by Vicky Fang, and Disney Agent Stitch: The Menace at the Mall by Steve Behling,  

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Camino Ghosts by John Grisham, Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina, Butter by Asako Yuzuki, The Deadly Shallows by Dani Pettrey, Ghosted by Nancy French, Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz, Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina, American Daughters by Piper Huguley, The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson, Community Board by Tara Conklin, Weekends with You by Alexandra Paige, Mania by Lionel Shriver. The Twilight Garden by Sara Nisha Adams, Things I Wish I Told My Mother by Susan Patterson and Susan DiLallo, Market for Murder by Heather Graham, Some Murders in Berlin by Karen Robards, Proof by Fern Michaels, How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang, Malas by Marcela Fuentes, Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner, Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley, and Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera.

New large-print books include: Board to Death by C.J. Connor, A Fatal Groove by Olivia Blacke, The Diva Goes Overboard by Krista Davis, Chapter and Curse by Elizabeth Penney, Blind Dog Canyon by Brett Cogburn, Tales of Western Trail by White County Creative Writers, Guns of the Vigilantes by William W. Johnstone, We’ve Got Issues by Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D., and What Would Regan Do? by Chris Christie with Ellis Henican.  

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth by Kate Schapira, The Farmer’s Wife: My Life in Days by Henlen Rebanks, Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judy Dench, Dying of Politeness: A Memoir by Geena Davis, and The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture’s War on the American Family by Dr. Ben Carson with Candy Carson.

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 for Independence Day on Thursday, July 4^th. 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.

Calling all crafters. 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.

Adventure begins at your library, and we have special Summer Reading programs for children, teens, and adults. Did you know the average child loses two months of reading skills over the summer? You can help avoid the slide by registering your child for Summer Reading and encouraging your child to read for twenty minutes daily. We have thousands of books from which to choose, and kids who turn in their reading logs on time will earn gift cards to Sonic and Dairy Queen, thanks to the Friends of the Library.

New books for children include:  Zoom! Zoom! by Lola M. Schaefer, Go.Go! Dino! by Kaz Windness, Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate Dicamillo, You Grow, Girl! by Rose Rossner, Forever Fairies: Coco Twinkles by Maddy Mara, The Great Outdoors by Yuli Yav, Black & White in Color by Tana Hoban, The First Day of May by Henrique Coser Moreira, Everyone Starts Small by Liz Garton Scanlon, While You’re Asleep by Emmy Kastner, Otter Loves Halloween! by Sam Garton, The Shadow The Ghost by Cat Min, What Makes us Human by Victor D.O. Santos, The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander, Mountain of Fire by Rebecca E. F. Barone,  and Keep It Like a Secret by John David Anderson.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: City in Ruins by Don Winslow, The Prophet and the Idiot by Jonas Jonasson, Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson, First Frost by Craig Johnson, Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett, My Father’s House by Joseph O’Connor, The Devil’s Fortress by Dale Brown, What the Mountains Remember by Joy Callaway, Clear by Carys Davies, The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane, The Beautiful People by Michelle Gable, One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole, Southern Man by Greg Iles, Welcome Home, Caroline Kline by Courtney Preiss, Christa Comes Out of Her Shell by Abbi Waxman, and The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann,

New large-print books for adults include: One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware, Mind Games by Nora Roberts, Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan, A Northern Light in Provence by Elizabeth Birkelund, The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell, Lovers and Liars by Amanda Eyre Ward, The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley, and Swift River by Essie Chambers.

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.