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October Staff Picks
Spooky season has begun and the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have some scary and not-so-scary books and movies to help you enjoy the
Information Literacy … with Bigfoot?
This October, we’ve eschewed the typical ghosts and vampires for something even more terrifying… misinformation! It’s impossible to make informed decisions without reliable information. What
Steck’s Local History Display
The Local History section of the Crawfordsville District Public Library invites the community to visit the second floor to see its newest display and learn