From books to technology, programming, and more, we are here for you. The aboite branch, located in the southwest corner of allen county, was built in 1990. These poems will illuminate the environment, open a window into images about the climate, and offer nudges toward mindfulness. Centrally located in the main building of our iola campus, and often referred to as the living room of the college, the allen library is a.
Because we can t get our favorite climate fiction from the library, an inconvenient book club will discuss poetry available online on may 28, 7 p. Founded in 1895 as the fort wayne public library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in city hall. The allen county public library acpl wants to set the record straight after concerns that it purged over 1. Today the library system includes 14 library branches within fort wayne and throughout the county. Basic info about the allen college library libguides. Allen county public library genealogy familysearch wiki. Due dates on library materials will be extended and any fines incurred during this period will be waived. Book club kits our book club kits or lit kits are like a book club in a box, ready to help you and your book club discover, read and discuss a good book.
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the as. Our doors may be closed but our library is still open. Each kit contains 16 copies of the book, discussion questions, author information and more. Please take a moment to fill out the survey above to let us know how we can help you. We offer a wide variety of events and classes for all ages, from storytime for children to english and computer classes for adults. Additional collections will be added as time and resources permit. The library system consists of thirteen branch libraries and the recently renovated main library.
See what were doing behind the scenes on instagram and take advantage of our digital library for further information on our closure, please see the city of allens website. Certified technicians will be on site to check car. Coventry meadows book club sisters first by jenna hager bush and barbara pierce bush. Children grades k3 tweens grades 46 teens grades 712 all ages events. Our book club selection for may is the book woman of troublesome creek by kim michele richardson. The allen county public library has been part of the social and cultural fabric of fort wayne, indiana and surrounding communities since 1895. These databases are free to use when in the genealogy center but are not accessible remotely. Read all month long for a chance to win fantastic prizes and help us reach our community goal of 700,000 minutes. Writing a new future takes a little timeand a lot of love. Apply online for current acpl career opportunities at our 14 locations across allen county. These collections are continually being expanded and enhanced. Librarything local covers bookstores and libraries, and book events of all kinds.
Allen county public library reacts to concerns of 1. Information about the library and staff and hours open. While the library is closed, check out virtual story times and programs below and on our facebook. The library in fort wayne kept and bound a copy of each book and the newberry received a new bound copy, plus its worn original, which was retired to storage. We welcome donations to the genealogy endowment fund as.
About the library the aboite branch, located in the southwest corner of allen county, was built in 1990. The accidental book club allen county public library. Jean vison never expected to run a book club, until her life took an unexpected turn. Handsford allen, a local timber and turpentine farmer, would help make this. Discover what book clubs are offered to adults at the library. Includes information about what is available at allen library. Now, with jeans husband gone, what began as an offthecuff idea has grown into a group of six women who meet the. Not integrated with librarythings local book search. Allen county public library main library in fort wayne, in. Explore allen county in public librarys 26,493 photos on flickr.
Through this partnership, the genealogy collection copied perhaps as many as 30,000 of the newberry librarys books. Main library 650 west market street lima, ohio 45801 41922851 hours cairo branch 108 west main street cairo, ohio 45820 4196417744 hours elida branch. Allen statenville library south georgia regional libraries. If you cannot visit or find a record at the allen county public.
Just fill out a short for and get 3 to 5 titles right in your inbox. The book clubs help you discover new books or authors you might not. Check out the link to see a variety of acpl book clubs. The allen county public library offers a variety of incredible storytimes for all ages and stages. Library materials will not be due during this closure. You can check out one kit at a time for 6 weeks, with the option of renewing it for another six weeks. Being a small rural community, the city of statenville would have to wait many years for a permanent home for its book collection.
All are welcome to join the online discussions and to attend any of the onsite book club meetings sponsored by the library. Books digitized by the internet archive for the allen county public library genealogy center in fort wayne indiana. Enter your library barcode and password patrons who did not selfregister online and create a password should use the last 4 digits of their phone number to login. The vogelson branch of the camden county library system, founded in 1969, is located directly across the street from the voorhees town center.
Overdrive overdrive ebooks and audio books rbdigital rbdigital ebooks and audio books formerly oneclick digital. Its future growth and viability requires cooperative partnerships and wideranging support. The official web site of the lima public library ohio. Librivox houses public domain audiobooks, the majority of which are read by volunteers from. Located in the heart of scottsville, kentucky, the allen county public library strives to serve the members of the community and surrounding areas. Join the chapter two book club on thursday, november 21st to read an absolutely remarkable thing by hank green. Voorhees regional branch camden county library system. Computer classes, book groups and childrens activities make the library a destination for everyone. Allen county public library 900 library plaza fort wayne, in 46802. The issue was raised after a parttime library employee spoke with the. All abbe libraries will be closed through may 3, or until further notice. How to use the naras census microfilm catalogs coming soon. Due to covid19, the physical location is currently closed.
The friends of the allen county public library, a nonprofit, membership organization, has a. Book club of the allen county public library, indiana where we discuss quality fiction and nonfiction in all genres. Our dropbox is located on the wall to the left of our parking lot entrance and will be available 247. Echols countys first library was located in the citys methodist church, followed by the courthouse office of the school superintendent. The onsite databases are data files the library licenses from outside vendors. By order of the governor the library will be closed for at least three weeks beginning 12. Harold howe, a former chief federal educator, said it best. Allen county community college libguides allen college library about the allen college library. Try next reads, our personalized book suggestion service. The allen county public library is pleased to offer access to these collections.
Wane are you looking for your next great read and someone to share it with. Simply search allens online catalog and fill out the book. We would love for you to join our reading community. The awardwinning mcallen public library system is proud to serve a diverse and growing community. Adult book discussions howard county library system. We read books, we discuss, and end with a tasty snack. Allen community college is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, and disability in admissions, educational programs or activities, and employment. The allen county public library has been part of the social and cultural fabric of allen county since 1895. Download ebooks, attend great events for all ages, conduct research, find a cozy place to read. The book clubs help you discover new books or authors you might not otherwise read.