Who is She
To celebrate Women’s History Month, the library has a second-floor display highlighting women who challenged expectations and helped shape the world we know today. These stories feature scientists, activists, and journalists whose determination and courage opened doors for future generations. Whether you are interested in history, science, or the arts, this display offers a diverse […]
Traveling Through Time
Although it’s hard to imagine when the cold weather persists, spring really is around the corner. I have an idea if you’re wondering how to pass the time while it’s still cold and rainy – time travel! Here at the Crawfordsville District Public Library, we have all the books, movies, and TV series on our […]
March Staff Picks
If your to-read pile is dwindling and you are in search of some recommendations, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library always have reading ideas! Mary suggests checking out a couple of good mysteries. In the domestic thriller “The Replacement Wife” by Darby Kane (FIC Kane) the main character is convinced her brother-in-law is a […]
Black History Month
This February marks 100 years of Black History celebrations! What we now know as Black History Month was started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the second Black American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard and one of the founders of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). In 1926, he […]
Free Streaming, eBooks, & Audiobooks
Many people are surprised to learn just how much more their library card can do beyond checking out physical books. With today’s digital resources, the library offers free access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and television shows that you can enjoy from home or on the go. All you need is a valid library card and […]
What the Locals Know
Over the past year, our international neighborhood has been a topic of conversation. I explored the library’s collection to learn more about our international neighbors, their perspectives, and their regions. Discover what I learned and the excellent reading materials I found. Greenlanders live along the ice-free coast and reestablished the use of their language in […]
February Staff Picks
If the cold, snow, and ice have left you seeking a little comfort lately, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have some great reading and viewing recommendations. Brenda says “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi (FIC Levi) is “a heartwarming, incredibly written story about the power of kindness. It’s a book that stays with […]
Library as Space
Before the Carnegie building opened in 1902, Crawfordsville’s public library was operated out of a series of rented rooms. In these circumstances, you’d think that the less space taken up, the better. Yet we know that the Ladies’ Reading Association, a predecessor, made arrangements for a reading room. Why? What does space provide in a […]
Snapshot a Local WWI Soldier
The Crawfordsville District Public Library invites the public to enjoy our newest local history display on the second floor, which features Sgt. Floyd Dunkle Fraley. This display provides a snapshot of the life of a local Montgomery County man who served in WWI, told through several war-time letters and other memorabilia. Some of you may […]
January Staff Picks
Do you have reading goals for the new year? Whether you are hoping to carve out time to get through a book or two, or plan to dig into several, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have recommendations each month to help you find some great reads. We also have movie and TV recommendations, […]
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