Actualizaciones de la biblioteca

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

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

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

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

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

Library Card Month
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. It’s the perfect time to sign up for or renew your library card! Find out what you need to bring with you to get a library card. This year’s theme, “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” is a reminder that libraries are for everyone—no matter your