ACPL Hosting Kid Friendly "Countdown to Noon" Events on New Year's Eve12/31/2025News release from the Allen County, Indiana Public Library:(FORT WAYNE, IN) – Families across Allen County are invited to ring in the New Year a little early at the Allen County Public Library’s annual “Countdown to Noon” celebration—a festive, kid-friendly way for children to experience the excitement of New Year’s Eve without staying up past bedtime. Designed for children from toddlers through 6th grade, this lively event features crafts, activities, and a community countdown to 12:00 noon, complete with all the joy and energy of a traditional New Year’s celebration. Events will be held at multiple ACPL locations: Wednesday, December 31 Main Library Children’s Department: 10 a.m.–noon Tecumseh Branch: 10 a.m.–noon Grabill Branch: 11 a.m.–noon Hessen Cassel Branch: 11 a.m.–noon Little Turtle Branch: 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Woodburn Branch: 11 a.m.–noon Shawnee Branch: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The events are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is available at www.acpl.info/events or by visiting any ACPL location.