Atmospheric & Autumnal
Need to conjure up falling leaves and a chilly breeze? These books are for you! Find the full selection on display all month long on floor 2. Previous Next The October Country by Ray Bradbury The October Country is Ray Bradbury’s own netherworld of the soul, inhabited by the horrors and demons that lurk within […]
Embracing the Dark (Academia) Side
The temperature is slowly dropping, the days are getting shorter, and the bright, brilliant colors of summer are fading away. It’s almost time for sweaters, boots, scarves and coats, a fire in the hearth, and a substantial cup of something hot in your hands. Many people dread the upcoming winter with its chill and darkness, […]
Remember Me When…
Almost all of us have them…a small collection of yearbooks from our school years that sparks nostalgia in our hearts every time we browse through them. For some Montgomery County students in the 1880s, they did not receive yearbooks but might have received an autograph book for their birthday or a holiday if they were […]
Crafting does a body good!
STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Many people think that one of these things is not like the others…but science has proven many times over that the Arts and creativity have a huge impact on the brain. Not only does it have cognitive benefits on left-brain development but more recently it has been shown […]
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at CDPL
Superhero fans, please don your capes and join us at CDPL to celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, August 14 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.! Comic book fans of all ages are welcome to visit the Youth Services Department to pick up a free comic book and a superhero goodie bag while supplies […]
You Spoke, We Listened: Inspirational Fiction Survey Results
In June you may recall that we put out a paper and online survey asking for your feedback regarding our Inspirational Fiction collection; we received over 20 responses! We’ve been busy at work compiling the results of the survey, comparing them to our current collection and beginning to select new titles. Some of our orders […]
The Mystery of the Missing Grocer
True crime stories, both fictional and nonfictional, are popular at the Crawfordsville District Public Library, but my interest was snagged by a real “whodunit” I came across in a Crawfordsville letter. During the third week of March in 1857, a young man named William N. Organ received a letter from his childhood friend, Robert Rhea […]
Coping with anxiety for parents, kids and teens
The times we are living in are, shall we say…challenging? It is hard enough as adults to navigate these difficult waters while still looking after our mental and physical health. But what if you have children to care for as well? As a parent myself, I know how much we worry about our kids—if they […]
Adult Summer Reading – Books in Translation Challenge
Hello readers! If you are already participating in our Adult Summer Reading Program, and you decided to complete the Adult Bingo activities, one of the tasks is to read a non-European book in translation. In this column, you will find a few book suggestions to consider as well as ways to cross more than one […]
Pride Reading Highlights
First recognized during the Clinton administration, June has been designated in America as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in order to celebrate, remember, and honor those who were involved in the Stonewall riots in June of 1969. If you have the celebration part down, we can help you with the recognition and honor aspect! Take a look […]
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