Friends of the Allen County Public Library

04/13/2026

Join us for A Night at the Library on May 2!

Purchase your ticket here: https://literacyalliance.org/night/

📚🦉 Experience the library like never before!

A Night at the Library returns May 2 for an unforgettable evening celebrating learning, community, and the power of stories—all in support of The Literacy Alliance and the Friends of the Allen County Public Library.

Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, exclusive after-hours access, and unique experiences throughout the night.

📆 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🕡 6:30 p.m.
📍 Main Library
🎟️ General Admission: $100 | 4 for $350
🎟️ VIP Experience: $150 (limited to 60)

✨ Highlights include:
Live art by America Carrillo
Guided tours + after-hours exploration
VIP behind-the-scenes access to special collections
Buffet + full bar

Ticket includes a one-year Friends of the Library membership. Proceeds directly support vital education initiatives at The Literacy Alliance and library programs through the Friends of the ACPL

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today before they sell out—link in comments!

11/26/2025

From Thursday, November 27 – Monday, December 1, shop the ACPL store and get 15% off your total order with promo code BOOKS25!

11/06/2025

✨ Join us for our next Lincoln at the Library, "Mourning Lincoln,” where Dr. Martha Hodes explores reactions to Lincoln's death, which astounded a war-weary nation.

This free virtual Zoom program will be held on November 12, 2025, at 2 pm ET, registration is required! The Main Library will be streaming it live in the Genealogy Center, no registration required to attend the in-person live stream.

Martha Hodes is Professor of History at New York University, and holds degrees from Bowdoin College, Harvard University, and Princeton University. She is a winner of NYU’s Golden Dozen Teaching Award. Her 2015 book Mourning Lincoln was the winner of the Lincoln Prize of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, a longlist finalist for the National Book Award, a Wall Street Journal best book of the year, and a New York Times Editor’s Choice.

Registration is required for the virtual Zoom, link in comments.

05/15/2025

📢MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT - our merch store has new ACPL logo gear for sale! We have shirts for dinosaur fans, cat lovers, and dog people. Oh, and we heard you loud and clear - we now have ACPL branded socks! 🧦Your purchases help support the important programs and initiatives of the Friends of the ACPL such as the summer learning program. Check out all the goodies here:

We create amazing designs.

05/13/2025

Don’t miss out on this conversation with Indiana author John Green—get your tickets before they’re gone! https://bit.ly/INFREADOMJG2025

🗓️ Monday, June 30, 2025
🕡 6:30–7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
📍 Pike Performing Arts Center
6701 Zionsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268

This event supports Indiana Freadom to Read.

Main Floor FRONT, Main Floor REAR, or Balcony? Choose your seat for an evening with John Green on June 30, 2025! Learn about his fight against censorship all over the country.

🎟️ Grab tickets here: https://bit.ly/INFREADOMJG2025

04/09/2025

This National Library Week, ACPL and libraries across Indiana need your voice of support! Please read the below message from the Indiana Library Federation and let your elected officials know that libraries are vital to the success of communities.

Website for Indiana's General Assembly

03/29/2025

Tickets are now on sale! 🎟️

Join us for A Night at the Library—where stories come alive and the community celebrates literacy! Enjoy great food and drinks, tours, entertainment, and a few fun surprises. Every ticket supports TLA’s free programs and includes a Friends of the Library membership. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening—get your tickets now: https://buff.ly/Hy19TGJ!

03/27/2025

Congratulations to Dave and Jill!

Allen County Public Library leaders announced Thursday that CFO David Sedestrom is retiring after 25 years, and 30-year employee Jill Noll will take over the role.

“The library community is grateful for Dave’s exceptional service and excited for the continued leadership that Jill Noll will bring as the new CFO of Allen County Public Library."

REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/03/27/acpl-cfo-announces-retirement-longtime-employee-named-replacement/

03/13/2025

Big Book News! 📖 The Friends are proud to be among the sponsors of Steve Inskeep's appearance at ACPL.

📚 One County, One Book 2025: Let's Read Together! 📚

We're thrilled to announce our community-wide reading initiative for 2025! Join us in exploring the timely and thought-provoking book “Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America” by journalist and NPR host Steve Inskeep.

For more information visit: acpl.info/onecountyonebook

This powerful read delves into Abraham Lincoln's political strategy and offers lessons for our present day. Whether you're part of a book club, a student, or just love a good read, we invite you to dive in and join the conversation!

Presented by the Friends of the Lincoln Collection, the ACPL Foundation, and the ACPL Friends of the Library.

Let’s read, learn, and grow together!

02/14/2025

We think a book 📖 makes the perfect Valentine! 💌

01/29/2025

Happy 130th birthday, ACPL! 🎂

11/29/2024

Take advantage of our Black Friday sale in the ACPL Store to grab some great gifts! (And if the gifts are for yourself, we won't judge!) All purchases support the Friends of ACPL. 🎁

📚✨ Black Friday Deals in the ACPL Store are Here!

From Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, shop the ACPL Store and get 10% off your total order with promo code ACPL10. 🎉

Every purchase supports the Friends of the Library, funding programs, services, and initiatives that make a difference in our community. 💛

Find unique gifts for book lovers, library fans, and everyone on your list—all while supporting your library!

Don’t miss out! Shop now: https://acpl.dkmlogo.online/. 🛍️📖