Library Updates

Stars, Stripes, and Stitches
The Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to invite the public to view Stars, Stripes, and Stitches: Celebrating America 250! Over two dozen patriotic textiles will be on display now through mid-July during CDPL’s hours of operation. A limited amount of quilted works will

June Staff Picks
Summer Reading is in full swing at Crawfordsville District Public Library, and our staff have plenty of book recommendations for all ages to help you meet your reading goals! For our chapter book readers, our Children’s Librarian Karen recommends “Restart” (j FIC Kor) by bestselling author Gordon Korman. This is

Pride Month
Now that the cold temps are finally in the rearview mirror, it’s time for some summer reading. Since our Summer Reading Program is in full swing, I thought it would be interesting to go with this year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” for Pride as well. The Crawfordsville District Public Library

Summer Reading 2026
It’s almost time for Summer Reading at Crawfordsville District Public Library! Beginning Tuesday, May 26, challenge yourself and your family to read and earn fun prizes. We have reading logs and events for all ages–kids, teens, and adults. The theme for children this summer is “Buggy About Books!” Sign up

May Staff Picks
No matter what genre you love to read, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have some wonderful book recommendations for you this month. Chris recommends the bestselling fantasy book: “Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman (FIC Dinniman Dungeon v.1): “Amazing book if you like great world building.” If, like

Pulitzer Prize Winners
This month, our library invites readers to explore a new display celebrating Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction. These novels are known for their powerful storytelling, memorable characters, and lasting impact, offering something for every kind of reader. Whether you are discovering a classic for the first time or revisiting a favorite, this