Caves and Karsts of Indiana
Indiana is home to more caves than many people might realize. Are you curious about our state’s underground marvels and what they were used for throughout history? If you would love to learn more about cave features and formations, the different types of cave structures found deep underground, their history, and their geological and biological […]
New Look for Library & Museum
For the past several months, the Crawfordsville District Public Library and Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County have been working with Indianapolis-based 1909 Digital to redesign the library’s website, create a brand new site for the museum, and design meaningful and modern new logos for each. We are happy to announce that both websites are now […]
American Artists Appreciation Month
The Crawfordsville District Public Library invites our patrons to celebrate the arts during American Artist Appreciation Month and to take a moment to learn how art has transformed our daily lives. American artists have no obligations to any group and are free to reflect on personal experiences, hot topics, and imaginary ideas in any medium […]
Job Search Skills Series
This July, the Crawfordsville District Public Library is kicking off its new Job Search Skills Series with two resume writing classes: Resume Writing 101 and Resume Writing Workshop. Both classes will start at 10:00 am in Classroom D on the library’s lower level. Resume Writing 101 will be held on Wednesday, July 17, and will […]
National Park & Recreation Month
July is National Park and Recreation Month. Each year, the national park system, state and local park agencies, and outdoor enthusiasts look forward to celebrating this month by visiting natural sites, hiking the trails, camping in the wilderness, attending nature education programs, and making memories with family and friends. Here at CDPL, we have travel […]
Book to TV Adaptations
In my humble opinion, books are better than their on-screen counterpart. However, I am not above being swayed by the silver screen, or in other words, a television in the comfort of my own home. Many beloved tales, and perhaps some contemporary favorites, have been turned into TV series across many streaming platforms. These adaptations […]
All The Colors Of The Rainbow
How do we choose to learn the stories and experiences of people who surround us? How do we welcome those who we pass by every day (or only occasionally) at the grocery store, at work, and on the streets? How do we show we care about the people in our community? At CDPL it is […]
Summer Reading 2024
The school year is almost over, and the temperatures are starting to signal that summer is at our door. At CDPL we are busy preparing for a season of reading fun, and exciting activities to go with it. And we are starting with a bang! On Tuesday, May 28, from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM come to […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month was started in the United States in 1949 by Mental Health America (MHA). MHA is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health, well-being, and illness prevention. They offer a self-guided “Mental Health America Screening” that takes less than 10 minutes at screening.mhanational.org. There are an estimated 60 million adults aged […]
Community Forestry
Happy Arbor Day Crawfordsville! Did you know that trees provide more than aesthetic and environmental beautification? Trees improve our air quality, providing us with life-giving oxygen, providing wildlife habitat, mitigating air pollution, and reducing ground and air temperatures. They reduce noise, create a traffic flow along streets and roads, improve feelings of relaxation, provide recreational […]
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