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ACPL Prepares for Solar Eclipse
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – In the leadup to the April 8 total solar eclipse, the Allen County Public Library is offering a series of activities...
amichael-keller
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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Dupont Branch of ACPL to Close Temporarily Beginning Feb. 28 for Construction
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Dupont Branch of the Allen County Public Library will close due to roof replacement beginning Wednesday, February...
amichael-keller
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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ACPL HOSTS VALENTINE’S DAY EVENT FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library invites persons with memory loss, and their caregivers, to a “Great Day Café: Be My...
amichael-keller
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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ACPL AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR 31ST CONSECUTIVE YEAR
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of...
amichael-keller
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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ACPL’S ROLLAND CENTER UNVEILS NEW EXHIBITS FOR 2024
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library invites the community to explore three new exhibits at the Rolland Center for Lincoln...
amichael-keller
Jan 29, 20242 min read
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ACPL PARTNERS WITH AARP TO PROVIDE FREE TAX ASSISTANCE TO ALL
FORT WAYNE—The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person tax assistance and preparation January 29 through April 15 at select...
amichael-keller
Jan 22, 20241 min read
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ACPL’S CURT WITCHER HONORED WITH NATIONAL I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is pleased to announce that longtime librarian, genealogist, and leader Curt...
amichael-keller
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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ACPL CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL SYSTEM UPGRADE
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is celebrating its first month of successful implementation with the Polaris...
amichael-keller
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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ACPL CELEBRATES NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – October 15 through 21 is National Friends of Libraries Week and the Allen County Public Library is marking the...
amichael-keller
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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ACPL AND SUPER SHOT TO HOST SEASONAL VACCINE CLINICS
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) and Super Shot, Inc. are hosting a series of vaccine clinics in October for Fort Wayne residents...
amichael-keller
Sep 25, 20231 min read
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ACPL’S GENEALOGY CENTER CELEBRATES FAMILY HISTORY MONTH WITH 31 DAYS OF PROGRAMS
Throughout the month of October, the Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center is celebrating Family History Month with a full...
amichael-keller
Sep 24, 20234 min read
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ACPL’S AUDIO READING SERVICE ANNOUNCES“BICYCLING WITH BUTTERFLIES” COLLABORATION
The Allen County Public Library is pleased to announce a new collaboration with author Sara Dykman on a national project that will...
amichael-keller
Sep 13, 20231 min read
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ACPL AWARDED $100,000 AWS FOUNDATION GRANT TO UPGRADE AUDIO READING SERVICE STUDIOS
AWS Foundation has awarded $100,000 to the Allen County Public Library’s Audio Reading Service (ARS) to support a digital upgrade of the...
amichael-keller
Sep 11, 20232 min read
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ACPL CELEBRATES LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH IN SEPTEMBER
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Allen County Public Library joins libraries nationwide to remind everyone about...
amichael-keller
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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ACPL 2023 STRATEGIC PLANNING SURVEY SEES UNPRECEDENTED RESPONSE
From July 20 through August 9, the Allen County Public Library conducted a community-wide strategic planning survey to gather feedback...
amichael-keller
Aug 22, 20234 min read
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ACPL’S GENEALOGY CENTER AND ROLLAND CENTER WIN REGIONAL TRAVEL AWARD
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – The Allen County Public Library is pleased to announce that its Genealogy Center and Rolland Center for Lincoln...
amichael-keller
May 31, 20232 min read
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ACPL SPARK SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM RETURNS JUNE 1
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – This Summer the Allen County Public Library is inviting Allen County families and individuals to join the SPARK Summer...
amichael-keller
May 31, 20232 min read
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FWCS HOSTS PRESS CONFERENCE TO LAUNCH FREE SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – Fort Wayne Community Schools will kick off its annual free summer meal program at the Allen County Public Library with...
amichael-keller
May 30, 20231 min read
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ACPL AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
(FORT WAYNE, IN) – Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of...
amichael-keller
May 25, 20231 min read
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ACPL TO CELEBRATE FREE COMIC BOOK DAY ON MAY 6
On Saturday, May 6 the Allen County Public Library will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day, a worldwide event that takes place the first...
amichael-keller
May 1, 20231 min read
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