August Staff Picks
From heartwarming fantasy to heartrending memoirs, from books to movies to even board games, our staff at the Crawfordsville District Public Library have some fabulous recommendations from our collection this month. Ivette kicks us off with her recommendation of “The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches” by Sangu Mandanna (FIC Mandanna): “A warm magic tale […]
New at the Carnegie Museum
Early August brings the end of the Summer at the Museum program for kids 4-12 at the Carnegie Museum. The turning of the page of the calendar doesn’t mean things slow down! August and September are full of interesting exhibits and programming from the Community Art Show: Sound & Silence to The Revolution in Plain […]
Discover Graphic Novels at CDPL
When you think of the library, you might picture shelves of classic literature or rows of popular novels. But one of our most exciting and fast-growing collections might surprise you: graphic novels. At Crawfordsville District Public Library, we’re proud to offer a wide selection of graphic novels for kids, young adults, and adults. These books […]
A Look into Our Library’s Past
The Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to invite the community to visit our upcoming local history exhibit on the second floor, which will be available beginning August 1. This exhibit will celebrate the 20th anniversary of our building, which opened to the public in September, 2005. While we celebrate our current building, we would […]
Scaly Safari
Curious about snakes, lizards, and other fascinating exotic animals? Join us for our exciting and educational Scaly Safari at the library on Saturday, July 19, from 10-11 am. A herp hobbyist will bring and introduce you to a variety of scaly creatures. You will have an opportunity to see, and maybe even touch, a snake […]
Architecture at the Library
Every house, every restaurant, and every gas station is a work of art. It’s easy to forget that; our daily environment tends to fade into the background until something fantastic comes along and blindsides you. I’m an architecture nerd, so I try to find something special in every building I see. Those little details that […]
July Staff Picks
Looking for a good summertime book? For library staff member Dennis, “summer means baseball” and he recommends checking out “The Baseball 100” by Joe Posnanski (796.357 Pos), which contains one expert’s pick for the 100 greatest players ever. And what else could evoke more summer vibes than the Beach Boys? In keeping with the summer […]
The Secrets of the 600s
Do you remember learning the Dewey Decimal System when you were in school? The library uses it to organize our nonfiction collections, but it can be a tricky beast. Outwardly simple, it organizes books by subject matter, and each subject has a number assigned so you know what order everything goes on the shelf. There […]
Embracing the Summer Solstice at CDPL
The summer solstice has officially arrived, bringing with it longer days, warmer evenings, and the perfect excuse to dive into a good book. At the Crawfordsville District Public Library, we’re embracing the heart of the season with displays, programs, and activities that celebrate discovery, connection, and summertime curiosity. Our Summer Reading Program is in full […]
Park After Dark Night Hike
The Library Naturalist invites you to join us for the first Park After Dark Night Hike! This program will take place on Saturday, June 21, from 9 to 10:30 pm at Brickyard Nature Park (759 Concord Road). We will explore the trails with only a flashlight or glow stick! Don’t forget to bring your flashlights; […]
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