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 be for sale during the […]
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 a great book on bullying […]
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 has a large variety of […]
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 at the Youth Service desk […]
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 many readers, you fall in […]
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 display is a great place […]
Financial Literacy Month

Today is the best day to start a new habit and a great way to celebrate Financial Literacy month. Most people do not enjoy discussing money matters or completing the endless tasks that accompany monthly budgeting. It’s easy to fall off the rails, but it can be even easier to get back on track with […]
Find Your Joy at the Library

Each year, the library staff work hard to bring the best collections, services, and programs to the local community– and this year is no exception. For National Library week, observed this year from April 19 to April 25, we would like to invite everyone to “Find Your Joy,” this year’s theme, by exploring the many […]
April Staff Picks

Ready to spring into a good book? The staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have some wonderful recommendations to check out. Brenda enjoyed the feel-good story “Eddie Winston is Looking for Love” by Marianne Cronin (FIC Cronin): “A funny uplifting story about the power of friendship and finding love in unexpected places. Eddie is a […]
Spring into Fashion at CDPL

In today’s world, would you rather be a trend follower, or a trend setter? Our clothing has transformed from functional, class-based necessities to a multitrillion dollar business driven by technology, social media, and perceived identities. Merchants use nearly 25% of their budget on push marketing, which is an industry-based strategy that thrives on our collective […]