Continue Learning at the Library
Feel like you have some gaps in your knowledge? Maybe it’s something you know you learned in school, but at the time, you didn’t think you’d ever need it again. Now, you’re stuck. What do you do? Come review at the library! This month’s second floor book display highlights the basics, subject by subject. Start […]
Collective Heritage
National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) is celebrated in the U.S. from September 15th through October 15th. This year’s theme is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” inviting us to look at our heritage as a country and our future as a community. From our early years as European colonies, through our fight for […]
September Staff Picks
If you feel like you need to escape into a good story as we inch closer to the fall season, check out our September staff picks! This month we have recommendations ranging from rich fantasy tales to powerful realistic fiction and movies. Susanna loved reading “Witch King” (FIC Wells Rising v.1) by Hugo and Nebula […]
The Human Library 2026
The Human Library is hosting an event on Saturday, February 28, 2026, 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 […]
Library Card Month
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. It’s the perfect time to sign up for or renew your library card! Find out what you need to bring with you to get a library card. This year’s theme, “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” is a reminder that libraries are for everyone—no matter your age, background, or goals. Whether […]
Savvy Browsing
At the library our fiction section is sorted alphabetically, usually by the author’s last name. That’s pretty handy if you’re trying to find a specific book or author quickly, but it means that, unlike nonfiction, you can’t go to one aisle and find a specific genre you might be interested in. Science fiction, romance, and […]
Artist Appreciation Month
The Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to encourage our patrons to learn more about the Arts, and the artists in our community during American Artist Appreciation Month. Take a moment to discover all the places art can be found in your life. The best place to begin is at your library. Whether you are […]
Wellness and Self-Care
August is National Wellness Month and the Crawfordsville District Public Library invites you to stop by the second floor to see our “Wellness and Self-Care” display. Wellness is about more than just physical health. Wellness also includes mental, financial, and spiritual health, just to name a few. If you find yourself in need of a […]
August Staff Picks
From heartwarming fantasy to heartrending memoirs, from books to movies to even board games, our staff at the Crawfordsville District Public Library have some fabulous recommendations from our collection this month. Ivette kicks us off with her recommendation of “The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches” by Sangu Mandanna (FIC Mandanna): “A warm magic tale […]
New at the Carnegie Museum
Early August brings the end of the Summer at the Museum program for kids 4-12 at the Carnegie Museum. The turning of the page of the calendar doesn’t mean things slow down! August and September are full of interesting exhibits and programming from the Community Art Show: Sound & Silence to The Revolution in Plain […]
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