New York Public Library Opens!

The main branch of the New York Public Library opened to the public on this day in 1911.
Follow the link above to visit their website for kids!

Communities Thrive @ Your Library

National Library Week celebrates libraries, librarians and the pleasures and importance of reading.

We invite you to come and visit YOUR library!

Welcome ILF!

The Indiana Library Federation Conference is taking place in Fort Wayne October 18th - 20th! Expect to see librarians from across the state at the ACPL.

Welcome Indiana Library Federation!

Happy Retirement Steve Fortriede!

Yesterday, ACPL and friends said, "Happy Retirement" to Associate Director Steve Fortriede. He has been at the library for 40 years! Steve was named a Distinguished Hoosier in recognition of all of the work that he has done to make a great library for our community. He has even been seen driving with Harry Potter. Thanks for everything Steve!

Snow Globes Galore!

Stop in to Children's Services to check out our most recent display!

Our very own Children's Librarian, Heather Acerro, who has been collecting snowglobes from around the world for over 10 years, has brought her collection to the library for everyone to enjoy!


This collection will be on display through December and the beginning of January.

The Library is Closed Today!

All branches of the ACPL are closed today for a staff in-service day. We'll be open our regular hours tomorrow, refreshed, well-trained and ready to answer your questions!

Welcome CYPD!

If you visit the Main Library today or tomorrow, you will see LOTS of children's librarians. That's because the CYPD (Children's and Young People's Division of the Indiana Library Federation) Conference is being held at the Allen County Public Library on September 21 & 22. Librarians are visiting from around the state; they all share the commons interests of Libraries and services for kids. The conference schedule includes presentations about children and books, children and technology, children and music, and much, much, more.

Welcome CYPD!

I Love My Librarian Contest

Is there a librarian who has made a difference in your life? Do you want to brag on one of your neighborhood librarians? Do you want to tell the world about a children's librarian who has helped you or your child? Now's your chance!

Nominate your favorite librarian for the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award! Nominees will be judged by a selection committee based on quality of service to library users, demonstrated knowledge of the library and its resources, and the commitment shown in helping library users.

Up to 10 librarians in public, school and academic libraries will be selected each year and each will be honored at a ceremony and reception in New York at TheTimesCenter, hosted by The New York Times. Each winner also will receive a $5,000 cash award, a plaque and a $500 travel stipend to attend the awards reception. In addition, a plaque will be given to each award winner’s library.

Public librarian nominations are now open and must be completed by October 1.