Local History House Research
When my spouse and I moved into our current home in December 2023, we were curious about when our house was originally built (I was originally told 1948), when an obvious addition was built (originally told 1968), and of course, who lived there over the years. However, having never done this type of research, I […]
International Games Month
The sun is setting earlier and earlier. The birds are flying south to warmer climes, and all of us left behind are huddling up at home. There’s a tell-tale change in the air that every living thing feels down to its bones: it’s almost time for International Games Month. Join us for our inaugural Free […]
Free Resume Workshop
The Crawfordsville District Public Library continues its Job Search Skills Series with a two-hour Resume Workshop on Wednesday, October 23rd. The workshop will begin at 10 am in Classroom D on the library’s lower level. You can sign up to attend online or call the Adult Services Reference Desk at 765-362-2242, ext. 3. Registration is […]
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 […]
Owls of Indiana Program
Did you know that there is an owl that makes a call that sounds like the words “who cooks for you?” Do you know what owl it is? If you said Barred Owl, you are right! You are well on your way to identifying a major owl species in Indiana. If you would love to […]
October Staff Picks
Spooky season has begun and the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have some scary and not-so-scary books and movies to help you enjoy the month! Kicking off with a fabulous movie recommendation is Dennis who suggests rewatching (or maybe watching for the first time!) “Beetlejuice” (DVD Fic Bee): “With the sequel out now, I […]
Information Literacy … with Bigfoot?
This October, we’ve eschewed the typical ghosts and vampires for something even more terrifying… misinformation! It’s impossible to make informed decisions without reliable information. What can we do about it? Let’s practice using a popular topic of debate: cryptozoology. Is Bigfoot real? What about UFOs? Evaluate the materials on our October book display and decide […]
Steck’s Local History Display
The Local History section of the Crawfordsville District Public Library invites the community to visit the second floor to see its newest display and learn about some of Crawfordsville’s retail history. In 1936, Hershel Steck and Harold “Nick” Nixon, founded and opened Steck’s Menswear at 107 E. Main Street. Steck’s Menswear, in business until 1991, […]
Shaping the Future Together
From September 15 to October 15 we celebrate National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month. The terms Hispanic and Latino (or Latine, Latinx) are loaded with their complexities and problematic uses in their own right. The most basic definition refers to linguistic heritage in conjunction with geographical location. Hence, individuals whose families come from Spanish-speaking Latin […]
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 […]