Looking for something to do this afternoon?

Kids in grades 3 through 6 and their families are invited to join us as we explore some of the Lincoln materials found in the Allen County Public Library's Rare and Fine Book Collection. Materials in the unique collection may only be viewed by appointment. Here's your opportunity to find out more about the Lincoln materials the Library keeps behind locked doors! No registration required.

Meet us in the Children's Services department this afternoon at 2:00.

We'll see you then!

Take a Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of the Children's Services department at the Main Library.
Our incredible aquarium alone is worth the visit!

Class Visits

Yesterday morning we had 180 kids in our department! The kids were here with their classes to hear stories, to go on tours, to receive computer instruction and to conduct research. It is not too late to schedule YOUR class visit to the Library! Your visit can be tailored to meet the needs of your students.

We are available for tours on Wednesday afternoons or all day on Thursday. We are currently scheduling for March, April & May. If you would like to schedule your visit, please give us a call at 421-1220.

Our Children's department has changed through the years!

This is what the Children's Services department looks like now:




Click on this link to see what the Allen County Public Library Children's Services department looked like in 1928.

Check out the Allen County Community Album to see other great pictures of our Library and of our community.

Letters! We get letters!

We love getting feedback from kids! Here is a letter we received after a class from Oakview Elementary visited the library recently.

Children's Services Department Video!

Check out the new Children's Services department video!

Teachers! Now is the time to schedule a visit to the Library!

Teachers! Homeschoolers! Do you want your students to learn more about the resources available at the Main Library? Now is the time to schedule your year-end class visit to the Library!

We'd be happy to arrange a storytime or visit to our Early Learning Center for your preschoolers, a treasure hunt of the Children's Services department for your primary level students, or a tour of the entire Main Library facility for your 3rd through 5th graders.

Registration is limited. Call now! 260-421-1220.