“Haunted Forest” Lindenwood Tour
The Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center invites the community to take part in a one-of-a-kind local history experience: “The Lindenwood Tour: Haunted Forest,” held October 24–26, 2025.
ACPL’s John Beatty honored among world’s top Genealogists
The Allen County Public Library is proud to announce that John D. Beatty, Senior Genealogy Librarian at the ACPL’s Genealogy Center, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists.
ACPL unites community around “One County, One Book” Initiative
The Allen County Public Library is thrilled by the community’s enthusiasm for its 2025 “One County, One Book” initiative.
The Genealogy Center celebrates Family History Month
The Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center is again celebrating Family History Month this October with a full month of free programs.
ACPL pauses launch of gateless parking at Main Branch
The Allen County Public Library is pausing the launch of the new gateless parking system at the Main Library garage and adjacent surface lots.
New Komets library card and community discounts
In honor of September’s National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Allen County Public Library will hold a kickoff celebration with the Fort Wayne Komets on September 2, 2025.
ACPL milestone: 50k books mailed through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
The Allen County Public Library has mailed more than 50,000 books to the homes of young children across Allen County – at no cost to their families.
ACPL to launch gateless parking system at Main Library
In September, 2025, the ACPL will launch a new gateless parking system for the Main Library in downtown Fort Wayne.
ACPL Foundation receives $10,000 grant to support Imagination Library
The Allen County Public Library Foundation is proud to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Dr. Louis and Anne B. Schneider Foundation in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Allen County
ACPL Social Worker shares impacts, successes of first year
Social Services Coordinator Cass Winters is pleased to share the progress and impact of the position after one year.



