{"id":117368,"date":"2025-05-26T08:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=117368"},"modified":"2025-05-23T00:07:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T04:07:22","slug":"fwcs-students-recognized-for-acpl-student-library-card-designs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/05\/26\/fwcs-students-recognized-for-acpl-student-library-card-designs\/","title":{"rendered":"FWCS students recognized for ACPL Student Library Card designs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Design by Quinn Kilby. Image courtesy of the Allen County Public Library.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fort Wayne Community Schools and the Allen County Public Library are proud to recognize Quinn Kilby as the winner of the systemwide ACPL Student Library Card design contest.<\/p>\n

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Allen County Public Library news release:<\/p>\n

FWCS Students Recognized for ACPL Student Library Card Designs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 20, 2025) \u2013 Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) and the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) are proud to recognize Quinn Kilby, an eighth-grade student at Jefferson Middle School, as the winner of the systemwide ACPL Student Library Card design contest. Kilby\u2019s winning art was unveiled at the Jefferson Middle School Awards night on May 19 at Northrop High School. Kilby\u2019s vibrant illustration of an astronaut reading in a colorful galaxy was selected to appear on the newest library card being distributed to FWCS students, symbolizing the limitless potential of reading and imagination.<\/p>\n

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ACPL Director of Partnerships and Programs Beth Boatright, Jefferson Middle School Principal Nick Sharin, Winning Artist Quinn Kilby. Photo courtesy of the Allen County Public Library.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The new student library cards are part of a new partnership between FWCS and ACPL aimed at expanding students\u2019 access to educational resources. Through the ACPL Student Library Card program, students will enjoy free access to a wide array of learning tools, including books, tutoring services, test preparation, and digital learning platforms that complement the high-quality education offered within FWCS.<\/p>\n

The partnership launched earlier this spring with a pilot program at Towles Intermediate School this spring and will continue expanding to more schools in 2025-26 school year.<\/p>\n

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Jefferson Middle School Media Specialist Dee Birch, FWCS Media Services Manager Michelle Houser, Winning Artist Quinn Kilby, ACPL Director of Partnerships and Programs Beth Boatright. Photo courtesy of the Allen County Public Library.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ACPL Director of Partnerships and Programs Beth Boatright praised the initiative: \u201cThis partnership strengthens our commitment to supporting the whole student, both in and out of the classroom. The creativity of FWCS students, especially Quinn, showcases how powerful access to the arts and learning can be. These designs reflect not only artistic talent but a deep love of reading and learning that we\u2019re thrilled to nurture.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to Quinn Kilby, 20 talented student artists from across the district earned honorable mention for their outstanding designs. These students will receive custom library cards featuring their art:<\/p>\n