Winter Reading Program
It’s beginning to look a lot like. . . winter! We invite you to participate in our annual winter reading program for all ages at Crawfordsville District Public Library. It begins on Monday, December 29, 2025, and runs through Saturday, January 31, 2026. During the cold days of January (and a few in December) you […]
Holiday Cheer at the Library
As the season of twinkling lights and cozy evenings approaches, the library is welcoming winter with festive displays filled with heartwarming stories, creative craft guides, inspiring cookbooks, and cheerful holiday films. Whether you enjoy a lazy night in or something a little more hands-on, our holiday displays on the second floor offer something for everyone. […]
Find It In Translation
Through your library card, you have free access to Transparent Language, a website for learning any of dozens of offered languages at your convenience! However, you don’t have to learn a new language to explore the works of international authors. We have English translations! If you want to browse this category, you’ll have to use […]
Photos with Santa at the Carnegie Museum
One of my favorite things about the end of the year is Photos with Santa at the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County. After the hustle and bustle of early November – finishing the Crawfordsville Schools K-12 art show, we turn around and decorate for the holidays. The museum has been hosting this event since 2011 […]
Digital for the Holidays
The holidays are not just quickly approaching – they’ve arrived! And with every dollar being stretched, this is a great time to talk about the free resources at the Crawfordsville District Public Library. If you have a library card – you do have a library card, right? – I’m sure you know about the wide […]
Indigenous Voices
November is Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to recognize the history, traditions, and lasting impact of Indigenous peoples. On the library’s second floor, you will find a display of books by Native authors. Their stories highlight the strength of storytelling and invite readers to see the world in new ways. For the […]
November Staff Picks
As fall creeps closer to winter and the days get darker, it is the perfect time to stock up on some reading materials for the long nights. The staff at the Crawfordsville District Public Library have several great recommendations for you, which are currently on the first floor of the library and ready to check […]
The Dark Time of the Year
The days are getting shorter and the dark nights are getting longer here in Indiana. Some of us lament the end of summer while others are excited to put on sweaters, sweatshirts, and boots. Wherever you land on this topic, the reality is that winter is coming! There are a few topics I’d like to […]
Get the Latest Issue at the Library
From current magazines to historical newspapers, Crawfordsville District Public Library has thousands of issues of periodicals available to check out digitally with your library card. Our free Libby app is not only filled with tons of books and audiobooks, it also has thousands of magazines to choose from that are always available with no wait […]
Creature Feature!
This month, prepare yourself for a book display beyond your wildest nightmares. In the words of Edward Van Sloan from the iconic introduction to 1931’s “Frankenstein” (DVD FIC Fra), “I think it will thrill you. It may shock you. It might even horrify you. So, if any of you feel that you do not care […]
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