About APL

A Welcoming Place to Inspire the Mind

In February 2005, the library opened in its current location at 300 N. Allen Drive. The 54,000 square foot, two-story facility serves as the main hub for the community’s cultural, information, and learning needs. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our users by supporting their lifelong learning and information needs. We do this by offering programs for specific user groups in our community and by providing programs and services to meet the cultural and educational needs and interests in Allen.

Mayor Gentry Jones proclaimed Allen Public Library Day on October 22, 1967 when the Allen Public Library first opened its doors as an all-volunteer organization. The library became a City department in 1971. In February 2005, the library opened in its current location at 300 N. Allen Drive.

In addition to a variety of amenities, the current facility includes a convenient drive-thru, drop off box located on the south side of the building, off Coats Drive. Books, videos and other library materials can be returned anytime using the drive-thru.

The library also features a café that is operated by a business vendor. The café offers specialty teas and drinks, sandwiches, sweets and snacks. The café also cater meetings and events. More information...
 

To help you access all the library has to offer, a diagram of the current facility is available for your use.

First Floor

1...... Board Room
2...... Check Out Desk
3...... Children’s Library
4...... Civic Auditorium
5...... Gallery/Lobby
6...... Magazine Lounge
7...... Meeting Room
8...... Restrooms
9...... Teen’scape
10.... Media/New Books

Second Floor

1... Administration
2... Adult Fiction
3... Biography/Adult       Non-Fiction/Oversize
4... Computer Lab
5... Group Study Rooms
6... Quiet Lounge
7... Reference       Collection
8... Reference Desk
9... Restrooms