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Photos from Recent Programs
1st two photos are from Reading for Root Beer, a new program on the 4th Wednesday of the month where students can talk about what they are reading and enjoy root beer floats!
2nd two photos are from Miss Benita’s Annual Tea. Everyone enjoyed an assortment of tea and treats in a beautiful setting.
Last two photos are from Inauguration Day. Patrons were able to watch news coverage in the meeting room and enjoy cookies brought in by our volunteer, Miss Marsha.
All library locations will be CLOSED on Friday!
Please note that all Allen County Public Library locations will be closed this Friday, November 21, for staff training.
Poetry Program for teens
Join us this afternoon (TUESDAY, September 16) for Teen Café. The annual ACPL Poetry Contest begins September 22. The Pontiac Branch would like to welcome teens to explore various types of poetry and create their own original works to submit.
The poetry contest is open to all students in grades 5 – 12. The theme this year is “Go Green” (environmentally friendly poetry). Contest deadline is November 3.
Events @ your library
We have an event calendar that makes it easy to find out what library programs and events are happening near you. From the ACPL Home Page, click on Programs. Choose to narrow down by location, age level or category and check out all the great stuff going on at ACPL.
This week’s Teen Café: WRITING PROGRAM!
You’ve asked for it, and now we deliver. This Tuesday, Teen Café will be all about writing. Drop in at 4 pm to engage your five senses (yes, that means food!) and enjoy a writing program you won’t soon forget!
Photos from fencing demo
This past Tuesday, Steve from the Summit City Fencing Club visited the Pontiac branch and demonstrated some fencing moves and gear. He also brought enough gear for our young folks to try their hand at fencing. Currently, the Summit City Fencing Club is holding classes and practices across the street at Zion Lutheran Academy (2313 Hanna St.) on Mon, Tues, Wed evenings from 7-9 p.m You’ll find them in the upstairs gym where they have plenty of room for plenty of fencing!
To see the rest of the photos from the fencing program, visit our Flickr page.
BIG WINNERS @ PONTIAC!
Ms. Magnolia was the winner of the armchair given away as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program!
And Melissa won one of two laptops that were given away throughout the entire system as part of the Young Adult Summer Reading Program. Be sure to participate next year for your chance to win cool stuff!
