Fort Wayne Northrop Media Center

08/06/2026

Today’s the day freshmen! Welcome! See you at 8! And don’t forget those long overdue library books so we can clear your profile and start fresh in the new year. Library opens to all students Aug 17 but come get a peek and say “hi” today! We can’t wait to see you.

07/24/2026

Northrop Media Center Staff hopes you are enjoying summer! Read, read, read pool side, at the beach, at the park, anywhere fun! And before you come back to school, look around your house for any unreturned books and bring them to school to start the year with zero fines. We can return books from your middle school and even elementary and get that fine erased! We miss you and can’t wait to see you in the new year!

07/14/2026

It's time for Trilobite Tuesday! Though disarticulated trilobite parts are a regular occurrence at the Massie Formation outcrops of Indiana, complete specimens of Spathacalymene nasuta—like the 2.5-in- (6.4-cm-) long example pictured here—are rarely found. With its pronounced cephalic rostrum and caramel-colored shell, this Silurian trilobite is among the most instantly recognizable species in the world.

03/21/2026

Spring has sprung! 🌷With the start of spring comes the arrival of fragrant and colorful flowers, like the tulip! This vibrant blossom is a member of the Liliaceae family, which also includes lilies. The tulip is a bulbiferous plant, meaning its organs are stored within a bulb underground, from which the main stem and flower emerges. Do you have a favorite spring flower?

Photo: lauraseidanova, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist

03/21/2026

02/05/2026

Did this sweet face stop your scroll? Rosalie has an important message to share on behalf of all her shelter friends.

Please. Feed. Your. Pets.

If you are struggling to afford pet food, our friends at Humane Fort Wayne have a FREE pet food pantry. Tell all of your friends and family about it ➡️ https://humanefw.org/get-help/pet-food-pantry/

If you are concerned for the way an animal looks or is being treated, it does not hurt to call us. You can even remain anonymous. (260) 427-1244.

We do not have current stats, but please trust us when we say there has been a disheartening increase in skinny owned dogs in our shelter over the last few years and unfortunately some do not make it. It is exhausting on our hearts and wellbeing because this is 100% preventable. So, please share the word about the resources out there.

If you are struggling with your pets in general, please visit our website that includes further resources to consider ➡️ https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/1366/Community-Resources

Disclaimer: It is okay to rehome or surrender your pet to a shelter if you are not able to handle caring for them any longer. We truly want what is best for the person and pet and will not pass judgement. We understand life can get to be a lot sometimes.

02/05/2026

08/11/2024

Just one week out from opening! What will you read this school year? #24-25SchoolYear

Image description: blue background with multicolored bookshelves at the bottom. Text says “Library Opening Monday August 19”

01/25/2024

So majestic in the snow! We have lots of books about your favorite animals at the library!