The Trail He Left Behind
Time marches along steadily whether we like it or not. In my case, before I knew it, ten years slipped by…ten long years in which I doggedly researched and wrote a biography about William Bratton, our local hero who was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. When I began the process, I discovered […]
Local News: Sugar Creek Water Panel Discussion at Carnegie Museum
Join us at the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County on Thursday, April 21st, 2022 from 7 to 8 p.m. as we engage in a community conversation with a panel of local conservation experts and Sugar Creek enthusiasts. We will talk about the challenges facing the Creek, the impact of our individual and collective actions upon […]
Nurturing Through Nature: Spotlight on Sugar Creek
Did you know that our own Sugar Creek begins in a field near Kempton, Indiana, which is located in Tipton County? It flows through Tipton, Clinton, Boone, Montgomery and Parke Counties until it joins with the Wabash River. The Wabash, of course, joins the Ohio, the Ohio to the Mississippi, the Mississippi to the Gulf […]
Indiana Authors (April Display)
Indiana has an abundance of great authors and this month we wanted to feature some of our favorites. There’s something for everyone, classics and newly published novels, fiction, non-fiction, and even a webcomic! Fiction Kitsune-Tsuki Laura VanArendonk Baugh FIC Bau Summary How does one find a shapeshifter who may not even exist? The onmyouji Tsurugu […]
Studio Ghibli Vibes at CDPL
When you reflect back on the stories of your childhood that left deep impressions on you, what were those stories like? Tales of adventure or romance? Tales of magic? Like many others of a certain Millennial age, my formative early years in the ’90s and early aughts were often flavored by the emerging popularity in […]
LGBTQ Resources at the Library
March 31 marks National Transgender Day of Visibility, a day of recognition celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of the discrimination that transgender people face worldwide. This day was started in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, a transgender activist from Michigan, and has been celebrated across the globe since 2014. On March 31, 2021, President Biden […]
Escape the Mundane with a Family Saga
The habits and interactions within the family structure have always been a subject that can bring numerous emotions to the surface, especially when they are your own family. It seems that the daily lives of others are much more exciting and far less stressful. So, take a moment to escape the mundane with a book […]
February is for the Bats
If the thought of bats (not flying rodents) getting caught in your hair or swooping down frightens you, then this article is for you. Bats are a very misunderstood mammal, and as the only true flying mammal, it is one of a kind. There are over 1400 species of bats in the world, and 13 […]
2022 Year-Long Display Reading Challenge
For our most passionate readers and regular library visitors, this year we are introducing a year-long reading challenge based on our displays! Each month our librarians lovingly curate custom book displays based on different unique themes. We hope these displays help our visitors discover books that they wouldn’t have found otherwise and introduce them to […]
Let it Snow! Outdoor Winter Activities
For many people, the thought of winter is intimidating, with the cold and blustery wind, frigid wind chills, and the desire to want to stay warm and cozy indoors. But for those of us who have always loved winter, especially when there is snow, there are so many outdoor activities that snow provides! The first […]
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