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The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is celebrating a successful summer of learning and discovery as its annual Summer Learning Program wrapped up July 31. This year’s “Unearth a Story” theme invited children, teens and adults to explore reading, learning, and hands-on experiences throughout the summer, with thousands of community members taking part. The free program, which ran from June 1…
The Allen County Public Library's Rolland Center for Lincoln Research invites the community to explore the lasting impact of Abraham Lincoln through a new temporary exhibit and the latest installment of its popular “Lincoln at the Library” virtual lecture series this August. Opening August 12, the free temporary exhibit “Carrying Lincoln's Legacy” examines the life of Robert Todd Lincoln, the…
Some people are looking for love in all the wrong places. At the Allen County Public Library, they’re finding it right on the shelves. In honor of National Book Lovers Day on Aug. 9, the ACPL is celebrating one of its most popular collections: romance novels. From slow burns and second chances to cowboys, vampires, hockey players, and happily-ever-afters, the library’s romance collection has…
The Allen County Public Library's Aboite Branch is partnering with two local Girl Scouts to host a community hygiene drive benefiting area families in need. The donation drive will run through August 15, collecting essential personal care items that will be assembled into hygiene kits and distributed to local food pantries. Community members are invited to donate new, unopened hygiene products…
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) and Blessings in a Backpack will host a special Backpack Giveaway on Friday, July 31, to mark the final day of an impactful summer initiative to combat childhood hunger and promote literacy across Allen County. Beginning at 10 a.m., children and families are invited to stop by the Georgetown, Hessen Cassel, Little Turtle, Pontiac, Shawnee, Tecumseh, and…
The Allen County Public Library invites the community to discover the fun, skill, and creativity of juggling during “Planting the Juggling Seed,” a free, family-friendly performance presented by the International Jugglers' Association Festival and produced by the Youth Juggling Academy. The event will take place Tuesday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Theater at the Main Library (900 Library…
The Allen County Public Library invites the community to the final Rock the Plaza concert this weekend, with one last evening of music, memories, and celebration on Saturday, July 18, from 4 to 10 p.m. on the Main Library Plaza. After nearly two decades as one of Fort Wayne's favorite summer traditions, Rock the Plaza will take its final bow with an extended concert featuring some of the series'…
The Allen County Public Library's Audio Reading Service has received international recognition from the International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS), earning a 2026 Program Award for excellence in broadcasting. The award was presented during the IAAIS Annual Conference, held June 9–11, and recognizes programming that was recorded, produced, and broadcast during 2025. The IAAIS…
Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun visited the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) on Wednesday to celebrate early literacy and the growing impact of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Allen County, reading to local children during a special Storytime at the Main Library's StoryScape. The event highlighted the community-wide partnership that has brought free, high-quality books to thousands of…
The Allen County Public Library invites families to enjoy two special performances by Grammy-nominated and award-winning children's music duo Wendy and DB at the Main Library on Thursday, June 18. Known for their blues-pop fusion family music, Wendy and DB combine original songs and interactive storytelling to create interactive musical experiences for audiences of all ages. Their high-energy…
