Native American Heritage Month
Thanksgiving historically developed from religious and cultural traditions from around the world. It was seen as a day to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. This tradition was celebrated long before settlers came to the Americas and the concept of gratitude already existed in this territory. Stop by CDPL to find fascinating true stories about […]
Coffee with a Naturalist
The Crawfordsville District Public Library invites you to our Coffee with a Naturalist program on Saturday, November 16th at 10:00 am. This event will be in the Donnelley Room in the lower level of the library and is a series summary of the year-long Library Naturalist program offerings. Bring your coffee, your notebook, and all […]
Learning and Reading Online
Our library’s shelves are full of over 100,000 items to check out, from books to movies, to hotspots, and more. But your library card also provides you access to thousands of digital items beyond what is on our shelves. Our most popular digital collection is Libby, which gives you access to the Indiana Digital Library. […]
November Staff Picks
As a chill finally enters the air, perhaps we can take a moment between the hustle of Halloween and Thanksgiving to settle down with some good stories. Of course, the staff at the library have several good book ideas to share. Mary has been revisiting some old classics, including “Of Mice and Men” by John […]
Local History House Research
When my spouse and I moved into our current home in December 2023, we were curious about when our house was originally built (I was originally told 1948), when an obvious addition was built (originally told 1968), and of course, who lived there over the years. However, having never done this type of research, I […]
International Games Month
The sun is setting earlier and earlier. The birds are flying south to warmer climes, and all of us left behind are huddling up at home. There’s a tell-tale change in the air that every living thing feels down to its bones: it’s almost time for International Games Month. Join us for our inaugural Free […]
Free Resume Workshop
The Crawfordsville District Public Library continues its Job Search Skills Series with a two-hour Resume Workshop on Wednesday, October 23rd. The workshop will begin at 10 am in Classroom D on the library’s lower level. You can sign up to attend online or call the Adult Services Reference Desk at 765-362-2242, ext. 3. Registration is […]
It’s Your Party, Enjoy It!
Are you hosting a holiday gathering this year, or planning a future event? The Crawfordsville District Public Library has materials to help you plan a magnificent and stress-free party for any audience or occasion. Year after year, hosts take the weight of preparing for the perfect experience. Guests traditionally expect savory meals, festive decorations, and […]
Owls of Indiana Program
Did you know that there is an owl that makes a call that sounds like the words “who cooks for you?” Do you know what owl it is? If you said Barred Owl, you are right! You are well on your way to identifying a major owl species in Indiana. If you would love to […]
October Staff Picks
Spooky season has begun and the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have some scary and not-so-scary books and movies to help you enjoy the month! Kicking off with a fabulous movie recommendation is Dennis who suggests rewatching (or maybe watching for the first time!) “Beetlejuice” (DVD Fic Bee): “With the sequel out now, I […]
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