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The Human Library

The Human Library is hosting an event on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 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 […]

National Mushroom Month

Happy National Mushroom Month, Crawfordsville! This month we celebrate everything fungi. Even though this month of observation happens in the autumn instead of the spring, we can still enjoy the cornucopia of varieties of fungi to not only view and respect but, of course, to cultivate or hunt to add to our daily diets. The most […]

Job Search Skills Series

This fall the Crawfordsville District Public Library is continuing its Job Search Skills Series with a new class entitled Job Interviews 101. Join us Wednesday, September, 11th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in Classroom D in the library’s lower level. This session is free and open to the public with no registration is required.  […]

Libraries: More Than Meets the Eye

I have worked for the Crawfordsville District Public Library for 24 years, but my journey with CDPL started long before then. From the time I started reading, I was an avid library patron. I inhaled books like I needed them to breathe. I read everything I could get my hands on – from Nancy Drew […]

The World is Your Oyster

As summer winds down and life slowly gets back to normal, it’s a good time to sit and think about your goals, and start preparing for the things to come. Whether you’re looking for a new job or headed back to school, we have some resources to help you on your way. We have official […]

Caves and Karsts of Indiana

Indiana is home to more caves than many people might realize. Are you curious about our state’s underground marvels and what they were used for throughout history? If you would love to learn more about cave features and formations, the different types of cave structures found deep underground, their history, and their geological and biological […]

New Look for Library & Museum

For the past several months, the Crawfordsville District Public Library and Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County have been working with Indianapolis-based 1909 Digital to redesign the library’s website, create a brand new site for the museum, and design meaningful and modern new logos for each. We are happy to announce that both websites are now […]

American Artists Appreciation Month

The Crawfordsville District Public Library invites our patrons to celebrate the arts during American Artist Appreciation Month and to take a moment to learn how art has transformed our daily lives. American artists have no obligations to any group and are free to reflect on personal experiences, hot topics, and imaginary ideas in any medium […]

Job Search Skills Series

This July, the Crawfordsville District Public Library is kicking off its new Job Search Skills Series with two resume writing classes: Resume Writing 101 and Resume Writing Workshop. Both classes will start at 10:00 am in Classroom D on the library’s lower level. Resume Writing 101 will be held on Wednesday, July 17, and will […]

National Park & Recreation Month

July is National Park and Recreation Month. Each year, the national park system, state and local park agencies, and outdoor enthusiasts look forward to celebrating this month by visiting natural sites, hiking the trails, camping in the wilderness, attending nature education programs, and making memories with family and friends. Here at CDPL, we have travel […]