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. While you’re out and about, be sure to visit our Mini-Library at 1 Cedar Springs Road in Scottsville, where you can browse books, exchange puzzles, and enjoy free Wi-Fi. Our digital library is also available 24/7, giving patrons access to free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows with an active library card. Simply download the Libby and Hoopla apps to explore thousands of titles anytime.
Regular children’s programming will resume in September. Until then, adults are invited to join Strings ‘n Things every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. to learn new knitting and crochet techniques while completing fun projects.
We also have two wonderful book clubs that meet on the third Tuesday of each month. Books on the Square Book Club will meet Tuesday, August 18, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry. Later that evening at 5:00 p.m., Mystery at the Library Book Club will discuss The Vacation by T.M. Logan. Stop by the library today to pick up a copy of either title and join us for great conversation and tasty treats.
We encourage all library supporters to become a Friend of the Allen County Public Library. Friends of the Library President Gayle Davis is happy to answer questions about the organization and how it advocates for our library. We would also like to thank the Friends of the Library for their generous $1,000 contribution to this year’s Summer Reading Program. Members assist with library events, advocacy efforts, and the annual book sale—and best of all, membership is free! Stop by the library today to pick up an application.
New Children’s Books
New additions to the Children’s Department include Weaver and the Web by Chris Baker, A Is for Appalachia!: The Alphabet Book of Appalachian Heritage by Linda Hager Pack, Seasons on the Farm by Chelsea Tornetto, Toad on the Go by Jashar Awan, The Spectacular Science of Vehicles by Hob Colson, Rebecca the White House Raccoon by April Genevieve Tucholke, A Surprise for Snail by Petr Horáček, Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse by John Patrick Green, Little House: Stories of Family by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Baseball Skills for Kids by Jack Rydell, The Pigeon Won’t Play with Shapes by Mo Willems, Minecraft: Battle of the Block by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, and Wolf’s Belly by John August.
New Young Adult Books
New titles in the Young Adult collection include Everything Amplified by Sarah Lippett and Ziggy Hanaor, The Lovers, the Liars, and Me by DeAndra Davis, The Lure of Wolves and Whispers by Amanda Connolly, Lies Between Us by Jessica Goodman, The League of Dangerous Young Ladies by J.A. Morgenstein, Last to Leave by Teresa Richards, King of Lost Dreams by Nevin Holness, and Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 24 by Gege Akutami.
New Adult Fiction
Recently added adult fiction titles include Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan, A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys, The Guilty One by Kiersten Modglin, Race of Eagles by William W. Johnstone, Return to the Big Woods: 1880–1881 by Alamanda, Wagon Wheel Gap by B.N. Rundell, Tell-Tale Treats by Jennifer J. Chow, The Melody of Love by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Famous Men by Julie Buntin, The Amish Widows Club: The Unexpected Caller by Shelley Shepard Gray, Conspiracy by Colleen Coble, Murder from A to Z by V.M. Burns, The Case of the Murdered Muckraker by Rob Osler, and A Batter of Life and Death by Ellie Alexander.
New Adult Nonfiction
New nonfiction arrivals include Vengeance: The Last Stands of Custer, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull by Tom Clavin, Voice-A-Versa: Finding My Voice Behind the Mic by Billy West, The Four Seasons of My Primitive Life by Gail Reeder, and Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.
Get Your Free Library Card
Getting a library card is easy! Stop by the library with a photo ID and a recently postmarked piece of mail, or call 270-237-3861 for more information.
Once you have your card, you’ll have access to a world of books, movies, music, digital resources, and lifelong learning opportunities. And remember—your voice matters! If there’s a book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see added to our collection, let us know. We’d love to hear your suggestions.