February Staff Picks

Whether you love thrillers, romance, nonfiction, or all of the above, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library can help you find some books and movies to enjoy this month. Let’s start out sweet with Mary’s recommendation of the classic romantic comedy “Notting Hill” (DVD FIC Not), starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. “The world’s […]
African Americans and Labor

On January 31, President Trump issued a proclamation declaring February as National Black History Month. The overarching theme for 2025 is “African Americans and Labor”, which centers on the profound ways in which African Americans’ experiences are historically interconnected with various types of work and working – free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, vocational and […]
Sweet Reads

If entering the month famous for romance and candy hearts has got you in the mood for a sugary sweet rom-com, the library has a whole display of them ready to check out on our second floor. We’ve got all the top authors of the genre from Emily Henry to Jasmine Guillory and Ali Hazelwood. […]
January Staff Picks

Winter has officially arrived, bringing with it some recent snowy days, and if you are anything like the staff at CDPL, this weather might make you wish you could hibernate and read all season long. While that’s not a reality for most of us, hopefully you can still get some book time in! Mary has […]
Winter Reading

It’s beginning to look a lot like. . . winter! The Crawfordsville District Public Library invites you to participate in our winter reading program, available for all ages from kids to adults. It begins on Monday, December 23, 2024 and runs through January 30, 2025. During the cold days of January, and a few in […]
December Staff Picks

The staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library are in the holiday spirit and have several holiday books and movies to share this month. You can find our recommendations on display on the first floor of the library through the end of the month. And if you want to stock up on even more holiday titles, […]
Native American Heritage Month

Thanksgiving historically developed from religious and cultural traditions from around the world. It was seen as a day to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. This tradition was celebrated long before settlers came to the Americas and the concept of gratitude already existed in this territory. Stop by CDPL to find fascinating true stories about […]
Learning and Reading Online

Our library’s shelves are full of over 100,000 items to check out, from books to movies, to hotspots, and more. But your library card also provides you access to thousands of digital items beyond what is on our shelves. Our most popular digital collection is Libby, which gives you access to the Indiana Digital Library. […]
November Staff Picks

As a chill finally enters the air, perhaps we can take a moment between the hustle of Halloween and Thanksgiving to settle down with some good stories. Of course, the staff at the library have several good book ideas to share. Mary has been revisiting some old classics, including “Of Mice and Men” by John […]
It’s Your Party, Enjoy It!

Are you hosting a holiday gathering this year, or planning a future event? The Crawfordsville District Public Library has materials to help you plan a magnificent and stress-free party for any audience or occasion. Year after year, hosts take the weight of preparing for the perfect experience. Guests traditionally expect savory meals, festive decorations, and […]