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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover Graphic Novels at CDPL
When you think of the library, you might picture shelves of classic literature or rows of popular novels. But one of our most exciting and fast-growing collections might surprise you: graphic novels. At Crawfordsville District Public Library, we’re proud to offer a wide selection of graphic novels for kids, young adults, and adults. These books […]
Scaly Safari
Curious about snakes, lizards, and other fascinating exotic animals? Join us for our exciting and educational Scaly Safari at the library on Saturday, July 19, from 10-11 am. A herp hobbyist will bring and introduce you to a variety of scaly creatures. You will have an opportunity to see, and maybe even touch, a snake […]
July Staff Picks
Looking for a good summertime book? For library staff member Dennis, “summer means baseball” and he recommends checking out “The Baseball 100” by Joe Posnanski (796.357 Pos), which contains one expert’s pick for the 100 greatest players ever. And what else could evoke more summer vibes than the Beach Boys? In keeping with the summer […]
Embracing the Summer Solstice at CDPL
The summer solstice has officially arrived, bringing with it longer days, warmer evenings, and the perfect excuse to dive into a good book. At the Crawfordsville District Public Library, we’re embracing the heart of the season with displays, programs, and activities that celebrate discovery, connection, and summertime curiosity. Our Summer Reading Program is in full […]
Summer Reading Display
Summer Reading is in full swing at the Crawfordsville District Public Library! The “Color Our World” Summer Reading Challenge for adults is now available through July 8. We have a great display of books on the second floor for your summer reading challenge needs! While you can read anything you want for the challenge, choosing […]
June Staff Picks
Summer always feels so busy, but we hope you are able to carve out some time to yourself to breath, relax, and read. If you haven’t registered for our Summer Reading challenge yet, be sure to stop by the library to get started. We have challenges for all ages–kids, teens and adults! Adults can also […]
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