October Staff Picks
Even though the weather lately has still felt like summer, spooky season is here again and hints of fall are finally arriving. If this time of year gets you searching for the perfect creepy story, you can find some in our Staff Picks display this month on the first floor of the library. Christie says […]
Fall Food & Fun
Fall in Indiana is a beautiful time of year, full of colorful trees and kiddos eagerly anticipating carving pumpkins, costumes, and candy. If you are looking for ideas to make this Fall memorable, the Crawfordsville District Public Library has the books you need to do just that! “Pumpkins and Party Themes” by Roxanne Rhoads (745.59416 […]
Fall in Love with Romance
Crisp air, cozy nights, and the perfect time to curl up with a great love story! Whether you are into heartwarming novels, dramatic love stories, or laugh-out-loud romantic comedies, our display on the second floor has something for every kind of romantic. From books that make your heart race to movies that bring unforgettable love […]
Continue Learning at the Library
Feel like you have some gaps in your knowledge? Maybe it’s something you know you learned in school, but at the time, you didn’t think you’d ever need it again. Now, you’re stuck. What do you do? Come review at the library! This month’s second floor book display highlights the basics, subject by subject. Start […]
Collective Heritage
National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) is celebrated in the U.S. from September 15th through October 15th. This year’s theme is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” inviting us to look at our heritage as a country and our future as a community. From our early years as European colonies, through our fight for […]
September Staff Picks
If you feel like you need to escape into a good story as we inch closer to the fall season, check out our September staff picks! This month we have recommendations ranging from rich fantasy tales to powerful realistic fiction and movies. Susanna loved reading “Witch King” (FIC Wells Rising v.1) by Hugo and Nebula […]
August Staff Picks
From heartwarming fantasy to heartrending memoirs, from books to movies to even board games, our staff at the Crawfordsville District Public Library have some fabulous recommendations from our collection this month. Ivette kicks us off with her recommendation of “The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches” by Sangu Mandanna (FIC Mandanna): “A warm magic tale […]
Architecture at the Library
Every house, every restaurant, and every gas station is a work of art. It’s easy to forget that; our daily environment tends to fade into the background until something fantastic comes along and blindsides you. I’m an architecture nerd, so I try to find something special in every building I see. Those little details that […]
July Staff Picks
Looking for a good summertime book? For library staff member Dennis, “summer means baseball” and he recommends checking out “The Baseball 100” by Joe Posnanski (796.357 Pos), which contains one expert’s pick for the 100 greatest players ever. And what else could evoke more summer vibes than the Beach Boys? In keeping with the summer […]
Summer Reading Display
Summer Reading is in full swing at the Crawfordsville District Public Library! The “Color Our World” Summer Reading Challenge for adults is now available through July 8. We have a great display of books on the second floor for your summer reading challenge needs! While you can read anything you want for the challenge, choosing […]
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