Scaly Safari

Curious about snakes, lizards, and other fascinating exotic animals? Join us for our exciting and educational Scaly Safari at the library  on Saturday, July 19, from 10-11 am. A herp hobbyist will bring and introduce you to a variety of scaly creatures. You will have an opportunity to see, and maybe even touch, a snake […]

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 […]

The Secrets of the 600s

Do you remember learning the Dewey Decimal System when you were in school? The library uses it to organize our nonfiction collections, but it can be a tricky beast. Outwardly simple, it organizes books by subject matter, and each subject has a number assigned so you know what order everything goes on the shelf. There […]

Embracing the Summer Solstice at CDPL

The summer solstice has officially arrived, bringing with it longer days, warmer evenings, and the perfect excuse to dive into a good book. At the Crawfordsville District Public Library, we’re embracing the heart of the season with displays, programs, and activities that celebrate discovery, connection, and summertime curiosity. Our Summer Reading Program is in full […]

Park After Dark Night Hike

The Library Naturalist invites you to join us for the first Park After Dark Night Hike! This program will take place on Saturday, June 21, from 9 to 10:30 pm at Brickyard Nature Park (759 Concord Road). We will explore the trails with only a flashlight or glow stick!  Don’t forget to bring your flashlights; […]

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 […]

June Staff Picks

Summer always feels so busy, but we hope you are able to carve out some time to yourself to breath, relax, and read. If you haven’t registered for our Summer Reading challenge yet, be sure to stop by the library to get started. We have challenges for all ages–kids, teens and adults! Adults can also […]

New Local History Display

The Crawfordsville District Public Library invites the public to enjoy our newest Local History display on the second floor in celebration of the First Methodist Church’s 200th anniversary. The church will hold its official celebration on September 14, 2025. Travel back two hundred years, when a Methodist elder named James Armstrong heard there were a […]

Summer Reading

The Library is celebrating the beginning of our summer programs with a Color Our World Summer Kick-Off Event on Tuesday, June 3 from 3-6 pm. Drop in anytime during these hours to visit our Creative Stations and make fun art with the help of a local artist! After creating your work of art, you can […]

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