The Tecumseh Branch is a 11,500 square foot building in the East State Village in the Northeast side of Fort Wayne. It first opened it’s doors in January, 1927 in building across State Blvd from the current location. It was moved to a former school building at 1411 East State Blvd in the 1940’s, and a brand new building was built at that address in 1990. It was renovated again in 2005.  Tecumseh Branch was named to honor Chief Tecumseh (1768-1813), a Shawnee warrior and political leader.

Tecumseh Branch is open six days a week, and has a collection of about 42,000 items. The branch offers a large community meeting room and two study rooms that can be reserved online or by contacting the branch. Tecumseh also offers a public copier and fax machine, and has 15 public computers, four of which are reserved for children under 11.  Tecumseh has a lively, interactive children’s area with comfortable seating and a castle that encourages families to talk, read, sing, write and play together!