March Staff Picks
If your to-read pile is dwindling and you are in search of some recommendations, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library always have reading ideas! Mary suggests checking out a couple of good mysteries. In the domestic thriller “The Replacement Wife” by Darby Kane (FIC Kane) the main character is convinced her brother-in-law is a […]
Evergreen Coming Soon!
CDPL is Becoming an Evergreen Library! Crawfordsville District Public Library will soon be part of the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium! Beginning late this spring or early this summer, you will have access to nearly 8 million items from various libraries across Indiana with your CDPL card. Our library’s mission is to provide collections, services, and […]
Black History Month
This February marks 100 years of Black History celebrations! What we now know as Black History Month was started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the second Black American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard and one of the founders of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). In 1926, he […]
Free Streaming, eBooks, & Audiobooks
Many people are surprised to learn just how much more their library card can do beyond checking out physical books. With today’s digital resources, the library offers free access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and television shows that you can enjoy from home or on the go. All you need is a valid library card and […]
What the Locals Know
Over the past year, our international neighborhood has been a topic of conversation. I explored the library’s collection to learn more about our international neighbors, their perspectives, and their regions. Discover what I learned and the excellent reading materials I found. Greenlanders live along the ice-free coast and reestablished the use of their language in […]
February Staff Picks
If the cold, snow, and ice have left you seeking a little comfort lately, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have some great reading and viewing recommendations. Brenda says “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi (FIC Levi) is “a heartwarming, incredibly written story about the power of kindness. It’s a book that stays with […]
Library as Space
Before the Carnegie building opened in 1902, Crawfordsville’s public library was operated out of a series of rented rooms. In these circumstances, you’d think that the less space taken up, the better. Yet we know that the Ladies’ Reading Association, a predecessor, made arrangements for a reading room. Why? What does space provide in a […]
Snapshot a Local WWI Soldier
The Crawfordsville District Public Library invites the public to enjoy our newest local history display on the second floor, which features Sgt. Floyd Dunkle Fraley. This display provides a snapshot of the life of a local Montgomery County man who served in WWI, told through several war-time letters and other memorabilia. Some of you may […]
January Staff Picks
Do you have reading goals for the new year? Whether you are hoping to carve out time to get through a book or two, or plan to dig into several, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have recommendations each month to help you find some great reads. We also have movie and TV recommendations, […]
Library Naturalist Seasons Conclude
As a library assistant in the Adult Services Department at Crawfordsville District Public Library, I have had the privilege of serving as the Library Naturalist, exploring environmental science through public programming. I have had the opportunity to share my education, experience, and passion through interacting with the community, engaging with the intention of creating a […]
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