{"id":133961,"date":"2026-10-15T11:30:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T15:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=133961"},"modified":"2026-10-29T07:28:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T11:28:00","slug":"acpl-hessen-cassel-library-branch-neighbors-invited-to-help-shape-the-branchs-next-chapter-20261026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/10\/15\/acpl-hessen-cassel-library-branch-neighbors-invited-to-help-shape-the-branchs-next-chapter-20261026\/","title":{"rendered":"ACPL Hessen Cassel Library Branch neighbors invited to help shape the branch\u2019s next chapter – 10\/26\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Allen County Public Library wants to hear from the people who know it best what the Hessen Cassel Library Branch should look like in the years ahead.<\/p>\n

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

Hessen Cassel Library Neighbors Invited to Help Shape the Branch\u2019s Next Chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 15, 2026) \u2013 What should the Hessen Cassel Branch look like in the years ahead? The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) wants to hear from the people who know it best. On Monday, October 26, the library will host two drop-in Listening Sessions as part of its ongoing Facilities Master Plan, giving residents a chance to see early ideas for the branch and weigh in on what matters most to them.<\/p>\n

The Facilities Master Plan is a long-term effort to ensure ACPL\u2019s buildings keep pace with how people use their libraries. For Hessen Cassel, that means exploring improvements that make the branch easier to access, refresh its community spaces, and prepare it to serve the neighborhood for years to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cA library should reflect the community around it, and that starts with listening,\u201d said Susan P. Baier, ACPL Executive Director. \u201cWe\u2019re eager to hear what residents love about their branch, what they\u2019d change, and what they hope to see. Their input will directly shape the final design.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stop by either session to talk with members of the project team, including representatives from Group 4 Architecture and Luminaut. Visitors can look over design concepts, ask questions, and share their thoughts in an informal setting. No registration is needed, and attendees are welcome to come and go as their schedules allow.<\/p>\n

Monday, October 26, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n