Allen County Public Library

Allen County Public Library The Allen County Public Library has been part of the social and cultural fabric of Fort Wayne, IN
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Under federal & state law & ACPL’s Patron Behavior Policy, Admin has the right to expel content it deems, in its sole discretion, to be inappropriate.

πŸ“… Here’s what’s happening for K–6 at ACPL next week (September 7-13):*Some programs are also open to other age groups.Re...
09/05/2026

πŸ“… Here’s what’s happening for K–6 at ACPL next week (September 7-13):

*Some programs are also open to other age groups.
Registration is recommended. Link in comments.

Monday, September 7
All ACPL locations are closed today in observance of Labor Day.

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Tuesday, September 8
No K-6th Grade Programs/Events Today

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Wednesday, September 9
✨ Storytime at the Park*
10:30 - 11:15 a.m. | Metea County Park

✨ Tween Book Club*
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | New Haven Branch

✨ LEGO Challenge
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Shawnee Branch

✨ Two-Color Mini Jack-O'-Lanterns: Intermediate 3D Printing with the XL*
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Main Library

✨ Family Fun: Cardboard Masks*
7 - 8 p.m. | Main Library

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Thursday, September 10
✨ PAWS to Read*
4 - 5 p.m. | Aboite Branch

✨ Sound It Out: Phonics for Elementary Kids (K-3rd Grade)
4 - 5 p.m. | Main Library

✨ Magnetic Fabric Bottle Opener: Intro to Button Making*
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Georgetown Branch

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Friday, September 11
No K-6th Grade Programs/Events Today

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Saturday, September 12
✨ Camper Van Papercraft: Intermediate Electric Cutting with the Silhouette*
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Main Library

✨ Scratch & Sketch Art (4th-6th Grade)
2 - 3 p.m. | Main Library

✨ Forest Faces Felt Masks
3 - 4 p.m. | Woodburn Branch

✨ Bilingual Mon Storytime - α€‘α€α€­α€„α€Ία€œα€΄α€•α€―α€Άα€‚α€™α α€­α€―α€„α€Ί α€”αœα€«α€˜α€¬α€žα€¬*
3 - 4 p.m. | Main Library

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Sunday, September 13
✨ Music at the Library: Jan Aldridge Clark and Friends*
2 - 3 p.m. | Main Library Theater

✨ Fruit and Veggie DNA (4th-6th Grade)
2 - 3 p.m. | Main Library

πŸ‘‹ See you at the Library!

🚨 Holiday Closure: All ACPL locations will be closed Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7, in observance of Labo...
09/03/2026

🚨 Holiday Closure: All ACPL locations will be closed Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Don't forget, our digital library is always open! Explore eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more with your ACPL card. Link in the comments.

09/02/2026

πŸ¦‹βœ¨ We captured the eclosion of a monarch butterfly!
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At the Hessen Cassel Branch, monarch butterflies have become a gateway to learning about pollinators, migration, and how even small actions can make a difference.
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Hessen Cassel librarian Jen is a Certified Pollinator Steward and started the branch’s Monarch Conservation Project to give patrons a chance to observe the monarch life cycle up close.
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Jen collects fresh milkweed and monarch eggs from her yard and brings them to the branch, where patrons can watch the caterpillars grow, form their chrysalises, and, if they’re lucky, witness the moment they emerge as butterflies! With much excitement, staff then set the monarch butterfly free to carry on its journey. πŸ¦‹
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Monarchs need milkweed to lay their eggs and for their caterpillars to eat, and they need nectar sources along their migration route from Canada to Mexico. By planting milkweed and pollinator-friendly plants and avoiding harmful pesticides, we can all help create a safer path for these incredible butterflies.
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And that’s what makes this project so special: It’s not just about butterflies. It’s about curiosity, connection, and showing patrons that they aren’t too young or too old to make a difference. 🧑
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Want to learn more? Stop by the Hessen Cassel Branch during monarch season, August through mid-October, and see what you can discover!
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Video Description: The video starts with on-screen text reading, β€œWe caught it on camera! πŸ¦‹β€ as a monarch begins emerging from its chrysalis. Text then shares the monarch life cycle: Egg: 3–5 days; Caterpillar: 11–18 days; Chrysalis: 8–14 days; Eclose: emerge as a butterfly. The Eclose stage is highlighted. The butterfly fully emerges and hangs upside down, moving its antennae and legs as it adjusts to being outside its chrysalis.

πŸ“š ✨ Sign up for a free library card and start saving on more than just books!September is National Library Card Sign-Up ...
09/01/2026

πŸ“š ✨ Sign up for a free library card and start saving on more than just books!

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and we've got FOUR new limited-edition library card designs for you to choose from!

Plus, your ACPL library card can help you save at participating local businesses through our Community Discount Program by showing your physical library card during checkout at a participating business. πŸŽ‰

So whether you need a new card, want to replace your current one, or are simply looking for ways to make the most of the card you already have, September is a great time to get in the game!

πŸ‘‰ Explore participating businesses and their special offers at the link in the comments!

And if you don't have a library card yet, what are you waiting for? ACPL library cards are free! Sign up online or at any ACPL branch.

If you're already a card holder, you can choose a new design for your card in person at any library branch. Please note: you will receive a new card number.

PS: Shoutout to all of the amazing businesses that have partnered with us through the Community Discount Program! πŸ’™

πŸ–– 60 years of Star Trek. One epic marathon. ✨On September 8, 1966, Star Trek first beamed onto television screens. Sixty...
08/31/2026

πŸ–– 60 years of Star Trek. One epic marathon. ✨

On September 8, 1966, Star Trek first beamed onto television screens. Sixty years later, we're celebrating with an afternoon and evening of Star Trek!

πŸ“† Tuesday, September 8
πŸ•’ 3 - 9 p.m.
πŸ“ Main Library Theater

3 p.m. | Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1, Episode 22, "Space Seed"

4 p.m. | Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

6:20 p.m. | Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

Come for one, stay for all three! And while Starfleet uniforms aren't required, this is definitely your excuse to break one out.

All screenings are FREE! Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Live long and prosper. πŸ––

Need a new historical fiction read? We've got you covered!Check out some of the newest Adult Historical Fiction to hit o...
08/30/2026

Need a new historical fiction read? We've got you covered!

Check out some of the newest Adult Historical Fiction to hit our shelves:

πŸ“– β€œThe House of Boleyn” by Tracy Borman
πŸ“– β€œRunner” by Ashton Lattimore
πŸ“– "The Fire Agent" by David Baerwald
πŸ“– "The Foursome" by Christina Baker Kline
πŸ“– "Children of the Wild" by Kevin Powers
πŸ“– "An Artful Dodge” by Karen Odden

πŸ“… Here's what's happening for adults at ACPL this week (August 31-September 5)!Registration is recommended β€” link in com...
08/30/2026

πŸ“… Here's what's happening for adults at ACPL this week (August 31-September 5)!

Registration is recommended β€” link in comments.
*Some programs are also open to youth under 18!

Monday, August 31
✨ Books & Beans (Book Club)
6 - 7 p.m. | Crescendo Coffee & More at the Clyde

✨ Mosaic Coasters
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Georgetown Branch

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Tuesday, September 1
✨ Creative Growth Art Group
10 - 11:30 a.m. | Georgetown Branch

✨ Genealogical Myths: Legends, Lies, and Lineage
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Virtual Genealogy

✨ Dungeons & Dragons: Adult Campaign
6 - 8 p.m. | Main Library

✨ Embroidered Bookmarks
6:30 - 8 p.m. | Grabill Branch

✨ Open Gaming for Adults
7 - 8:45 p.m. | Waynedale Branch

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Wednesday, September 2
✨ Creative Growth Art Group
1:30 - 3 p.m. | Pontiac Branch

✨ Dungeons & Dragons: Adult Campaign
6 - 8 p.m. | Little Turtle Branch

✨ Glow-in-the-Dark Earrings: Intro to Laser Cutting & Engraving*
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Main Library

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Thursday, September 3
✨ Arepas Con Queso*
11 a.m. - Noon | Main Library

✨ Career Readiness Workshop
Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Hessen Cassel Branch

✨ Computer and Technology Q & A
1 - 2 p.m. | Main Library

✨ Books & Beans (Book Club)
1 - 2 p.m. | Common Grounds Coffeehouse - New Haven, IN

✨ Chair Yoga
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Pontiac Branch

✨ Same Page Book Club: Historical Fiction
2 - 3 p.m. | Waynedale Branch

✨ Personalized Paper Maps: Intermediate Electric Cutting*
6 - 8 p.m. | Hessen Cassel Branch

✨ Turmeric Anthotype Nature Prints
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Main Library

✨ Paper Quilling
7 - 8 p.m. | Tecumseh Branch

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Friday, September 4
✨ German Stammtisch*
1 - 2:30 p.m. | Main Library

✨ Recipes for a Winning Game Night
2 - 3 p.m. | Pontiac Branch

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Saturday, September 5
✨ Mini Jack-O'-Lanterns: Intro to 3D Printing*
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Main Library

✨ Saturday Cinema
3 - 5 p.m. | Georgetown Branch

✨ Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
3 - 5 p.m. | Woodburn Branch

πŸ‘‹ See you at the Library!

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Main Library/900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, IN
46802

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+12604211200

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