{"id":116094,"date":"2025-04-07T18:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T22:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=116094"},"modified":"2025-04-10T17:05:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T21:05:37","slug":"celebrate-national-library-week-at-acpl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/04\/07\/celebrate-national-library-week-at-acpl\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate National Library Week at ACPL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025_Celebrate_National_Library_Week.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-116097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025_Celebrate_National_Library_Week.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025_Celebrate_National_Library_Week-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025_Celebrate_National_Library_Week-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025_Celebrate_National_Library_Week-150x45.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025_Celebrate_National_Library_Week-696x209.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nNational Library Week is April 6\u201312, 2025, and the Allen County Public Library is celebrating the 2025 National Library Week theme \u201cDrawn to the Library!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Celebrate National Library Week at ACPL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (April 7, 2025) \u2013 National Library Week is April 6\u201312, 2025, and the Allen County Public Library is celebrating the 2025 National Library Week theme \u201cDrawn to the Library!\u201d by shining a light on all of the things that draw people to their local library. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.<\/p>\n<p>National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, foster connection, and support lifelong learning. At the Allen County Public Library, we invite the community to join the celebration! Whether you&#8217;re a longtime patron or haven\u2019t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer and see how it draws us together as a community.<\/p>\n<p>No matter where a person is on their journey\u2014preparing for a new career, launching a business, raising a family, or settling into retirement\u2014the Allen County Public Library offers the resources and support needed in a welcoming and supportive community. So, get ready to explore, become inspired, and connect with others this National Library Week. <\/p>\n<p>This year, several themes will be explored nationally, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday, April 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniteagainstbookbans.org\/right-to-read-day\/\" target=\"_blank\">Right to Read Day<\/a>, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, April 8<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ala-apa.org\/nlwd\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Library Workers Day<\/a>, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, April 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/conferencesevents\/celebrationweeks\/natlibraryweek\/national-library-outreach-day\" target=\"_blank\">National Library Outreach Day<\/a>, a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpl.lib.in.us\/library-at-home\" target=\"_blank\">ACPL\u2019s Library at Home program<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, April 10<\/strong>: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries. This year, the ACPL is asking the community to rally around the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpl.lib.in.us\/post\/an-open-letter-from-acpl-executive-director-susan-baier\" target=\"_blank\">The community can learn more here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Locally, ACPL staff will have spirit days and the ACPL Store will be offering discounts for the community to purchase ACPL merchandise in support of the Friends of the Library. These can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/acpl.dkmlogo.online\/\" target=\"_blank\">acpl.info\/store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance celebrated by libraries of all types across the country each April. For more information about library resources, visit the library\u2019s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpl.lib.in.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acpl.info<\/a>.<\/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 135 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 3.9 million items, with a circulation total of 4.6 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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='5cdaa6ca6f38f41417c608011074b364' 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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