Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
Feeling the overload from work, school, or life in general? From grief to caregiving to college life to the more mystical, our new display on the second floor of the library has great resources for different forms of self-care. Sometimes grief can feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate. If you’re lost in that storm, check […]
The Human Library 2027
The Human Library is hosting an event on Saturday, March 20, 2027, 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 know how to talk about […]
A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes
The Crawfordsville District Public Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month. It’s the perfect time to sign up for or renew your library card. Check out a favorite story or try something new. No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes! How do you get a library card? […]
Just One Word
Have you ever noticed how much a single word can say? One word has the power to spark curiosity, to hint at a mystery, or to make you want to know what story is hidden within. The library’s new display on the second floor, Just One Word, is devoted to books whose titles consist of […]
Animal Tales
Ahhhh, the dog days of summer are here, so let’s explore some great dog stories and mix in all the other animals you can think of, too. From heartfelt to scary to utterly ridiculous, there’s something for everyone in our new display on the second floor of the library! If you’re looking for a fun […]
Summer Boredom Busters
Stuck in a summer rut? July is Anti-Boredom month, and wow, does our new display on the second floor of the library have the boredom busters for you! From board games to new hobbies to supernatural fiction, this display has a little bit of everything for everyone. For some family fun, check out “Monopoly Deal” […]
The Proffitt Family Funeral Home
For generations, local businesses have helped shape the story of our community. The Crawfordsville District Public Library’s newest local history display focuses on one such business and the family behind it: the Proffitt family and the funeral home they operated in Crawfordsville for many years. The Proffitt family’s connection to Crawfordsville began in 1917 when […]
America 250 and You!
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, we should patiently remember the courageous sacrifices made for the pursuit of liberty. At the library, we regularly commemorate Americans of all ages and backgrounds and acknowledge their historical contributions in our displays and extensive collection. Pieces of our local […]
Dig In!
Our Summer Reading Program has officially begun! We hope our community will make reading a habit, and to that end, we have issued a challenge: in the six weeks from May 26 to July 7, can you read at least 6 hours? This year, the kids and teens are getting “Buggy About Books”, but we […]
Stars, Stripes, and Stitches
The Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to invite the public to view Stars, Stripes, and Stitches: Celebrating America 250! Over two dozen patriotic textiles will be on display now through mid-July during CDPL’s hours of operation. A limited amount of quilted works will be for sale during the […]
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