Invasive Species of Indiana: What You Need to Know

Invasive species are organisms that move into a habitat that is not naturally where they occur. Invasive species can be both plants and animals. Some invasive species you may have heard of are garlic mustard, multiflora rose, autumn olive, Emerald Ash borer, Asian carp, or zebra mussels. These species have moved into Indiana through a […]
Pride Month Reads at CDPL

Summer is here and there’s no better way to kick off a season of warm togetherness than by celebrating Pride Month! First recognized during the Clinton administration, June has been designated in America as LGBTQ+ Pride Month to celebrate, remember, and honor those involved in the Stonewall riots in June of 1969. If you have […]
Celebrate Summer with Your Local Library and Museum

Hello dear readers! Did you know that the Crawfordsville Public Library (CDDPL) and the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County (CMMC) have a full calendar of activities and events for the months of June and July? We provide lots of fun and learning for all ages for free (or at an extremely low cost). Let me […]
What’s Hot – Run Rose Run
Did you know that DOLLY PARTON has written a book!!! I didn’t until writing this post and now I’m definitely going to have to read it! She co-wrote Run Rose Run with the fabulous James Patterson, so you know it has to be good. Keep reading for a summary… From America’s most beloved superstar and […]
Book Suggestions: The Surprising

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton A murder mystery novel inspired by Agatha Christie with a dash of Groundhog Day and a hint of Quantum Leap and Downton Abbey. Aiden Bishop knows the rules. Evelyn Hardcastle will die every day until he can identify her killer and break the cycle. But […]
Basically Fan Fiction

CDPL’s May display “Basically Fanfiction” may just be my favorite display that I’ve put together. It allowed me to collect a wide variety of books, many of which were unexpected. You may be asking yourself, “What is Fanfiction?” For those not familiar with this term, it refers to fictional writing by fans of an already […]
Book Suggestions: The Unexpected

The Bear by Andrew Krivak In an Edenic future, a girl and her father live close to the land in the shadow of a lone mountain. They possess a few remnants of civilization: some books, a pane of glass, a set of flint and steel, a comb. The father teaches the girl how to fish […]
Youth Summer Reading Program

The Youth Services Department at the Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to invite all children up through the age of 18 to register for the summer reading program, “Reading Round-Up”. Registration begins Monday, May 23, 2022. You may register at the library or online at www.cdpl.beanstack.org. This year children will earn prizes for reading […]
What’s Hot – Hook, Line, and Sinker
Who doesn’t enjoy a light, fluffy, rom-com-esq book? Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey is perfect for someone looking for a cute light hearted romance read. Fox Thornton is a King Crab fisherman and a notorious flirt. Hannah is is best friend and and not at all interested in being another notch on his […]
What’s Hot – The Golden Couple
The Golden Couple is a new psychological thriller, mystery tale from best-selling co-authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. Marissa and Mathew’s relationship has become strained so they turn to renegade therapise, Avery, who’s unorthodox methods may reveal secrets bigger than a rocky marriage. Keep reading for a longer summary… Wealthy Washington suburbanites Marissa and Matthew […]