Visit Allen Public Library Online

More time at home means more time for reading! Allen Public Library is temporarily closed, but our digital library is always open. Cardholders can access eBooks, digital magazines and more.

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Temporary Library Cards Now Available

In order to provide access to our digital materials while the Library is closed, temporary library cards are now available.  The temporary cards will expire after two months.  You must come in after the library re-opens to pick up your p...

Allen Public Library Closed Until Further Notice

Allen Public Library will be closed until further notice in an effort to minimize crowded gatherings and protect vulnerable populations following the City’s local disaster declaration for public health emergency.

Library materials will not accrue...

Digital Library

The Library is closed, but our digital library is always open!  You have access to eBooks and eAudiobooks with cloudLibrary and digital magazines with RB Digital. There’s also Tumblebook Library for the little ones.  Visit our ...

Library Art Contest

Library users ages 5 to adult are invited to create an original piece of art around the National Library Week theme of “Find Your Place at the Library."

To be entered in to our contest, pick up an official form at any service desk starting M...

Library Catalog System Upgrade

Our servers will be down for scheduled upgrades to our catalog the morning of Wednesday, April 8.  During the upgrade, patrons will not be able to check their library accounts, place holds or renew materials.  Our Digital Library service...

Adult Program Survey

We need your input!  Help us design adult library programs and events by taking this short survey.

You can also find the survey on the Adult Programs page of our website.

Library Closed for Easter

The Library will be closed Sunday, April 12 in observance of Easter.  For your convenience, no materials will be due while the library is closed.  We will reopen on Monday, April 13 at 10 a.m.