Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne

#7 among attractions in Fort Wayne

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Facts and practical information

The Allen County Public Library is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall. Today the library system includes 14 library branches within Fort Wayne and throughout the county. The 367,000 square feet Main Library Branch in downtown Fort Wayne is home to the Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department, which holds the largest public genealogy collection in the United States. ()

Established: 1895 (129 years ago)Coordinates: 41°4'38"N, 85°8'36"W

Address

900 Library PlzDowntown Fort WayneFort Wayne 46802-3699 United States

Contact

+1 260-421-1200

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Day trips

Allen County Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parkview Field, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

~970 ftS
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Parkview Field, Fort Wayne
5 min walk • Parkview Field is a minor league baseball stadium located in the central business district of Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne
13 min walk • The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is an American art museum located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art contains permanent collections and national traveling exhibitions and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
~1330 ftSE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne
7 min walk • The Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory is an enclosed conservatory in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
~1420 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne
7 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is the primary cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, headed by Most Rev. Kevin Carl Rhoades. The parish was established in 1836, making it the oldest in Fort Wayne. The church was erected in 1860.
~1050 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne
6 min walk • The Embassy Theatre is a 2,471-seat performing arts theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. It was built in 1928 as a movie palace and today it is the home of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra.
~940 ftSE
Convention center, Entertainment
Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne
5 min walk • The Grand Wayne Center is a convention center located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. As a result of a $42 million renovation and expansion from 2003–2005, the Grand Wayne now encompasses 225,000 square feet.
~1460 ftNE
Tower
Allen County Courthouse, Fort Wayne
8 min walk • The Allen County Courthouse is located on Calhoun Street in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the county seat of Allen County. Built between 1897 and 1902, it is a nationally significant example of Beaux-Arts architecture.
~1430 ftNE
Skyscraper
Lincoln Bank Tower, Fort Wayne
7 min walk • The Lincoln Bank Tower in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, is an Art Deco highrise building. Construction started in late 1929 with the building's opening on November 16, 1930. For decades, it was the tallest building in the state.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Romanesque architecture, History museum
Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building, Fort Wayne
11 min walk • The Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana operates as a museum known as The History Center, and has served as headquarters for the Allen County–Fort Wayne Historical Society since 1980.
0.8 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Fort Wayne Rivergreenway, Fort Wayne
21 min walk • The Rivergreenway is the backbone of burgeoning Fort Wayne Trails network in Fort Wayne, Indiana and the surrounding area. The Rivergreenway consists of nearly 25-miles of connected trails through a linear park following alongside or near the City's three rivers: St. Joseph River, St. Marys River, and Maumee River.
~1050 ftE
Romanesque architecture
Schmitz Block, Fort Wayne
6 min walk • Schmitz Block, also known as the Noll Block, is a historic commercial building located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was built in 1888, and is a four-story, "L"-shaped, Richardsonian Romanesque style brick building clad entirely in cut limestone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Allen County Public Library open?

Allen County Public Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Allen County Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Engine House No. 3, Fort Wayne (2 min walk), William S. Edsall House, Fort Wayne (5 min walk), Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne (5 min walk), Louis Mohr Block, Fort Wayne (5 min walk).

How to get to Allen County Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Allen County Public Library:

Bus

Citilink (11 min walk)