{"id":115894,"date":"2024-03-28T20:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T00:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=115894"},"modified":"2025-03-26T21:01:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T01:01:17","slug":"2023-acpl-community-impact-report-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2024\/03\/28\/2023-acpl-community-impact-report-released\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 ACPL Community Impact Report released"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tACPL_logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"599\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-113612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tACPL_logo.jpg 630w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tACPL_logo-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tACPL_logo-150x143.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tACPL_logo-442x420.jpg 442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Allen County Public Library has released its 2023 Community Impact Report.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Allen County Public Library news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>ACPL Shares 2023 Community Impact Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (March 28, 2024) \u2013 The Allen County Public Library has released its 2023 Community Impact Report. The report, which utilizes data from the Library\u2019s annual report to the Indiana State Library, reflects how the library system\u2019s services and collection contributed to the education, literacy, access, and discovery in Allen County over the past year.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, the ACPL welcomed more than 1.8 million visitors across its 14 locations. Borrowing was up as well with a nearly 5% increase over 2022 for a total of 4.28 million items borrowed. Among these were 1.5 million children\u2019s items. Library programming continued to see growth by offering more than 6,000 in-person programs that served 122,000 people. This is a nearly 29% increase over 2022. This is even more impressive given that 2022 was a 62% increase over 2021.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is no denying that Allen County deeply values its library facilities, staff expertise, and extensive collection of books and materials,\u201d said ACPL Executive Director Susan P. Baier. \u201cWe continue to be a critical place where this community gathers, learns, and connects with each other.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Along with increased circulation of digital and traditional materials, the Library\u2019s Special Collections also experienced consistent growth including nearly 22,000 visits to the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research and the addition of more than 2,400 items to the Community Album which aims to preserve and present local history. Among these items was the addition of The United Hispanic American, Inc. Collection, the first Community Album collection dedicated to local Latine photos, articles, and stories.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany people in our community are aware of the Genealogy Center and the international reach it enjoys, but we are excited to see continued engagement with all of our Special Collections,\u201d said Director of Special Collections Curt Witcher. \u201cThese collections are unique to our library and reinforce our role as the community\u2019s trusted source of accurate information, powerful stories, and shared history.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Library also put considerable effort into increasing access to information beyond the physical spaces of the library. The Audio Reading Service produced more than 8,700 hours of audio programming for persons who have challenges reading print, while Access Fort Wayne and WELT Radio produced 4,800+ programs with community producers.<\/p>\n<p>According to Baier, the Library is focused on ensuring that every person in the community is impacted by ACPL\u2019s work. \u201cEvery day we strive to find ways to best serve our longstanding patrons, while engaging new audiences, because we believe the citizens of Allen County deserve a robust, world-class library experience. I see it in action every day with our patrons and staff, but the Community Impact Report gives us a moment to celebrate the true reach of our work!\u201d said Baier.<\/p>\n<p>The annual Community Impact Report can be read in its entirety. The report arrives just in time for the 2024 National Library Week which kicks off April 7. The week is dedicated to celebrating libraries, librarians, and library workers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Allen County Public Library<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Allen County Public Library (ACPL) has fostered lifelong learning and discovery in northeast Indiana for more than 125 years. The ACPL consists of fourteen branches throughout Allen County, serving more than one million visitors per year. The ACPL\u2019s collection includes more than 2.7 million items, with a circulation total of 4.2 million items borrowed annually. It also houses The Genealogy Center, the nation\u2019s largest public genealogy research center, and The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research, consisting of more than 30,000 artifacts related to President Abraham Lincoln.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/95756.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Rock the Plaza on the east side of the Allen County Public Library&#039;s Main Branch. Photo taken June 19, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"2416\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/95756.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_95756.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/06\/19: Rock the Plaza\" data-description=\"Rock the Plaza on the east side of the Allen County Public Library&#039;s Main Branch. Photo taken June 19, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/06\/19: Rock the Plaza\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/06\/19: Rock the Plaza\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2416\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_95756.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/96292.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Heroes 4 Ghosts perform at the June 20, 2009 ACPL&#039;s Rock the Plaza.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"2559\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/96292.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_96292.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\" data-description=\"Heroes 4 Ghosts perform at the June 20, 2009 ACPL&#039;s Rock the Plaza.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2559\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_96292.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/96323.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Heroes 4 Ghosts perform at the June 20, 2009 ACPL&#039;s Rock the Plaza.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"2560\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/96323.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_96323.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\" data-description=\"Heroes 4 Ghosts perform at the June 20, 2009 ACPL&#039;s Rock the Plaza.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2560\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_96323.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/96343.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Heroes 4 Ghosts perform at the June 20, 2009 ACPL&#039;s Rock the Plaza.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"2561\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/96343.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_96343.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\" data-description=\"Heroes 4 Ghosts perform at the June 20, 2009 ACPL&#039;s Rock the Plaza.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2561\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_96343.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/96352.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Heroes 4 Ghosts perform at the June 20, 2009 ACPL&#039;s Rock the Plaza.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"2562\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/96352.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_96352.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\" data-description=\"Heroes 4 Ghosts perform at the June 20, 2009 ACPL&#039;s Rock the Plaza.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2562\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_96352.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/96369.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Heroes 4 Ghosts perform at the June 20, 2009 ACPL&#039;s Rock the Plaza.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"2563\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/96369.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_96369.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\" data-description=\"Heroes 4 Ghosts perform at the June 20, 2009 ACPL&#039;s Rock the Plaza.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/06\/20: Heroes 4 Ghosts\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2563\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_96369.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/97388.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Rock the Plaza on the east side of the Allen County Public Library&#039;s Main Branch. Photo taken June 26, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"3084\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/97388.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_97388.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/06\/26: Rock the Plaza\" data-description=\"Rock the Plaza on the east side of the Allen County Public Library&#039;s Main Branch. Photo taken June 26, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/06\/26: Rock the Plaza\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/06\/26: Rock the Plaza\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"3084\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/thumbs\/thumbs_97388.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_07_01_header.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Allen County Public Library&#039;s Main Branch.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"3095\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_07_01_header.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2009_07_01_header.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/07\/01 - ACPL Main Branch\" data-description=\"The Allen County Public Library&#039;s Main Branch.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/07\/01 - ACPL Main Branch\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/07\/01 - ACPL Main Branch\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"3095\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2009_07_01_header.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/97912.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Allen County Public Library Main Branch. Photo taken June 28, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"5014\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/97912.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_97912.jpg\" data-title=\"The Allen County Public Library Main Branch\" data-description=\"The Allen County Public Library Main Branch. Photo taken June 28, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"The Allen County Public Library Main Branch\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"The Allen County Public Library Main Branch\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5014\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_97912.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/mike_burns.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Former City Councilman Paul Mike Burns, left. Fort Wayne Transit: showing last run of trolley bus, 10 June 1960. Paul Mike Burns and Frank Carbaugh. Image from the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Image identifier: 00005941.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"5784\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/mike_burns.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/thumbs\/thumbs_mike_burns.jpg\" data-title=\"Paul Mike Burns\" data-description=\"Former City Councilman Paul Mike Burns, left. Fort Wayne Transit: showing last run of trolley bus, 10 June 1960. Paul Mike Burns and Frank Carbaugh. Image from the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Image identifier: 00005941.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Paul Mike Burns\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Paul Mike Burns\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5784\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/thumbs\/thumbs_mike_burns.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/citilink\/200959.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Citilink passengers boarding on February 20, 2017.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"10131\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/citilink\/200959.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/citilink\/thumbs\/thumbs_200959.jpg\" data-title=\"Citilink passengers boarding\" data-description=\"Citilink passengers boarding on February 20, 2017.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Citilink passengers boarding\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Citilink passengers boarding\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"10131\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/citilink\/thumbs\/thumbs_200959.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/161803.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Jeff Krull, Director of the Allen County Public Library. Photo taken October 3, 2013.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"11592\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/161803.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/thumbs\/thumbs_161803.jpg\" data-title=\"Jeff Krull\" data-description=\"Jeff Krull, Director of the Allen County Public Library. Photo taken October 3, 2013.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Jeff Krull\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Jeff Krull\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"11592\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/thumbs\/thumbs_161803.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/project-renderings\/rct-1.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Proposed Rotary Centennial Tower to be built on the plaza in front of the Allen County Public Library Main Branch in celebration of the Fort Wayne Rotary Club&#039;s 100 birthday. Tower design and photo rendering by The Verdin Company.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"11640\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/project-renderings\/rct-1.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/project-renderings\/thumbs\/thumbs_rct-1.jpg\" data-title=\"Rotary Centennial Tower\" data-description=\"Proposed Rotary Centennial Tower to be built on the plaza in front of the Allen County Public Library Main Branch in celebration of the Fort Wayne Rotary Club&#039;s 100 birthday. Tower design and photo rendering by The Verdin Company.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Rotary Centennial Tower\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Rotary Centennial Tower\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"11640\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/project-renderings\/thumbs\/thumbs_rct-1.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/project-renderings\/rct-2.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Proposed Rotary Centennial Tower to be built on the plaza in front of the Allen County Public Library Main Branch in celebration of the Fort Wayne Rotary Club&#039;s 100 birthday. Tower design and photo rendering by The Verdin Company.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='533635785177a2a4de1adb87c484d031' data-image-id=\"11641\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/project-renderings\/rct-2.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/project-renderings\/thumbs\/thumbs_rct-2.jpg\" data-title=\"Rotary Centennial Tower\" data-description=\"Proposed Rotary Centennial Tower to be built on the plaza in front of the Allen County Public Library Main Branch in celebration of the Fort Wayne Rotary Club&#039;s 100 birthday. 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