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.