Chilling Thrillers for the Spooky Season
As the days get darker and the nights grow longer, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a story full of twists and suspense. Whether you love dark secrets or fast-paced thrills, our shelves are packed with books that will keep you hooked. This spooky season, trade haunted houses for haunted minds and check […]
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 […]
Local History Display For Building Anniversary
The Crawfordsville District Public Library recently celebrated the 20th Anniversary of our current building. This library building opened in September 2005, marking a new era for Crawfordsville in regard to expanding library services and materials. We invite you to visit our celebratory Local History display on the second floor, which now showcases detailed renditions of […]
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 […]
CDPL Celebrates 20 Years at Current Location
Twenty-five years ago, a library patron asked me if public libraries were going away now that computers and the Internet were available to everyone who could afford a computer. I’ve been asked that question every few years since then. Twenty years ago, the citizens of Crawfordsville didn’t think so. They believed in public libraries so […]
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 […]
The Human Library 2026
The Human Library is hosting an event on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Crawfordsville District Public Library from 10am to 2pm. Have you wanted to ask someone questions about their religion, race, or experiences but felt too uncomfortable? Or have you encountered prejudice or misconceptions about yourself, and you didn’t know how to talk about […]
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