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 basics, subject by subject. Start […]
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 colonies, through our fight for […]
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 v.1) by Hugo and Nebula […]
Artist Appreciation Month
The Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to encourage our patrons to learn more about the Arts, and the artists in our community during American Artist Appreciation Month. Take a moment to discover all the places art can be found in your life. The best place to begin is at your library. Whether you are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
June Staff Picks
Summer always feels so busy, but we hope you are able to carve out some time to yourself to breath, relax, and read. If you haven’t registered for our Summer Reading challenge yet, be sure to stop by the library to get started. We have challenges for all ages–kids, teens and adults! Adults can also […]
May Staff Picks
From sweeping sagas to fast-paced thrillers, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have some fabulous book recommendations for you this month. You can check out all of these staff picks and more from our first floor display through the end of May. Emily recommends reading Kristin Hannah’s latest book, “The Women” (FIC Hannah). This […]
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