For the Love of Learning: Library Lovers Month
February is National Library Lovers Month, and we invite the community to check out what your local library has to offer. Crawfordsville District Public Library’s (CDPL) collection includes books, audiobooks, graphic novels, visual materials on DVD and Blue Ray formats, music CDs, magazines, newspapers, and much more. Most items are located in the library and […]
Get Inspired! Films at CDPL
Do you love movies that inspire you to step above and beyond? You can find an excellent selection at the Crawfordsville District Public Library. We have a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction films and there are multiple ways you can watch your favorites. You may check out a DVD or Blu-Ray for (7) seven […]
E-content at CDPL
You’re probably familiar with the wonderful collection of books, DVDs, magazines, and CDs here in our library, but you may not know that your library card grants access to a whole world of online resources as well. You can find classes on a variety of subjects from watercolors to spreadsheets under the E-content tab on […]
What Do You Know About Black History Month?
In the United States, February is recognized as Black History Month. During this month, federal and local organizations pay tribute “to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.” This celebration started in 1925 during a week in February that encompassed the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and […]
Sewing Trend: Books & More at the Library
Interest in sewing, mending or re-making clothes has become popular again. As people found joy in hand crafts during COVID, they also became aware of the pitfalls of Fast Fashion, a term referring to quickly-made, cheap clothing that is a fad and will be instantly discarded. The cheap garments fall apart or fade fast, they […]
Holocaust Remembrance Day
UN member states observe January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s a time to call to mind not only that dark chapter from our world’s history but also to be mindful of how that history does (or doesn’t) inform our lives and actions today. The UK’s Holocaust […]
Time Travel at CDPL
It’s a new year, and we are forging ever onward into the future! We may not have flying cars or teleportation, but the canny library patron can travel far and wide. Get your ticket to the future (or even, perhaps, the past?) and check out one of our Time Travel themed books displayed on the […]
New Year Resolutions
We survived the Holidays, the first week of January is already gone, and the weather seems like a roller-coaster of temperatures… Now what? Do you already have a to-do list for 2023, or are you a procrastinator like me? If anywhere on that list (or just in your thoughts) are the words “learn,” “watch,” “read,” […]
Binge-Worthy Fantasy YA
YA (Young Adult) books are not just for teens. The library has many YA series with unforgettable characters and outstanding storytelling that appeal to both adults and teens. If you’re looking to discover a new series, try some of these crowd favorites from our YA section at the library. Some titles are also available on […]
Holidays Around the World
This time of year is dominated by a particular brand of celebration. The TV plays Rankin/Bass classics back-to-back, stores overflow with stocking stuffers and gift wrap, and there are more Santa Clauses than you can shake a stick at. It seems like everyone celebrates Christmas, and all in the exact same way. This year, part […]
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