Learning About Our Collective History
February is here, and CDPL has a Black History Month display and column to share with you. In previous years, our column addressed the origins of Black History Month as it stands today, and how the federal government started recognizing its significance for the African American communities around the country. This time, I’d like for […]
January Staff Picks
Looking for some fabulous books to kick start your reading goals this year? We have some great recommendations that are currently on display on the first floor and ready to check out with your library card. Come on in and load up, or find them on Libby! Fairest by Gail Carson Levine This is an […]
December Staff Picks
As you get ready for the busy holiday season, we hope that you are able to find some time to pause, breathe, and enjoy a few fun holiday tales or get lost for a while in a good book. These are on display on the first floor of the library and ready to check out […]
Get Inspired with Creativebug Holiday Crafts
If you are looking for some fun holiday craft ideas, check out our library’s Creativebug, which offers you unlimited access to thousands of art and craft videos, all free with your library card. You can find projects on everything from yarn work to paper crafts to festive foods. Each video comes with a complete list […]
Press Start!
In the second half of International Games Month with the American Library Association, we are highlighting video games! All the books listed below and more are on display starting November 15th. Are you curious how video games took the world by storm? Read “Game On!: Video Game History from Pong and Pac-Man to Mario, Minecraft, […]
We are Thankful for You!
Preparing for holiday gatherings can be quite stressful and overwhelming for many hosts and hostesses, as well as those spending this time alone. Before you become caught in the holiday grind, take a moment to tally all the reasons you have to be thankful. Sometimes, it is difficult to count our blessings when we are […]
November Staff Picks
Here are some of our favorite books we are thankful for! These are currently on display on the first floor of the library and ready to check out with your library card. Plus most are available digitally on our Libby app to download right from home or while you are traveling for the holidays. Night […]
Out of the Broom Closet: Non-Traditional Spiritual Resources
Do you love Halloween? For many, it is a favorite holiday. Halloween was first called Samhain (pronounced Sow-en) and was celebrated as the New Year for many earth-based religions. It was also called All Hallows’ Eve. Samhain was the night when the veil between this world and the other world was the thinnest, and spirits […]
October Staff Picks
Fall is here and if you are looking for some great books and movies to settle in with, perhaps along with a cup of hot cider and a cozy blanket, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have recommendations covering stories that are chilling to heartwarming. Scream (1996) Best spooky movie for a fall night […]
Hauntingly Good Horror Books
The season of chills and thrills is approaching with a crisp fall breeze, bringing with it new titles and remembrances of old favorites. If you love to read books that induce spine-tingling goosebumps, there are many new titles coming to the shelves of the Crawfordsville District Public Library. Check out the New Fiction shelves on […]
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