Job Search Skills Series
This July, the Crawfordsville District Public Library is kicking off its new Job Search Skills Series with two resume writing classes: Resume Writing 101 and Resume Writing Workshop. Both classes will start at 10:00 am in Classroom D on the library’s lower level. Resume Writing 101 will be held on Wednesday, July 17, and will […]
National Park & Recreation Month
July is National Park and Recreation Month. Each year, the national park system, state and local park agencies, and outdoor enthusiasts look forward to celebrating this month by visiting natural sites, hiking the trails, camping in the wilderness, attending nature education programs, and making memories with family and friends. Here at CDPL, we have travel […]
Book to TV Adaptations
In my humble opinion, books are better than their on-screen counterpart. However, I am not above being swayed by the silver screen, or in other words, a television in the comfort of my own home. Many beloved tales, and perhaps some contemporary favorites, have been turned into TV series across many streaming platforms. These adaptations […]
All The Colors Of The Rainbow
How do we choose to learn the stories and experiences of people who surround us? How do we welcome those who we pass by every day (or only occasionally) at the grocery store, at work, and on the streets? How do we show we care about the people in our community? At CDPL it is […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month was started in the United States in 1949 by Mental Health America (MHA). MHA is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health, well-being, and illness prevention. They offer a self-guided “Mental Health America Screening” that takes less than 10 minutes at screening.mhanational.org. There are an estimated 60 million adults aged […]
Community Forestry
Happy Arbor Day Crawfordsville! Did you know that trees provide more than aesthetic and environmental beautification? Trees improve our air quality, providing us with life-giving oxygen, providing wildlife habitat, mitigating air pollution, and reducing ground and air temperatures. They reduce noise, create a traffic flow along streets and roads, improve feelings of relaxation, provide recreational […]
Body Image and Autonomy
What should you do with your body? What are you allowed to do with your body? Who gets to decide? These questions are central to women’s struggles throughout history. This Women’s History Month, we are highlighting items in the collection that deal with women’s body image and bodily autonomy, past and present. “Stuff Mom Never […]
Backyard Songbirds of Indiana
As spring approaches, we notice little signs that nature is slowly greening. With the new buds beginning to elongate and prepare to open, many bird species will visit our feeders in the knowledge of the warmer temperatures to come. Many songbirds you may already know, especially if you stock your bird feeders. Maybe you even […]
Journaling
Journaling has been around for a long time. One of the earliest known journals was penned by Ma Dubo nearly 2000 years ago. His travel journal was written as daily entries describing his journey across China from Luoyang to Mount Tai. Ma Dubo wrote of the people he saw along the way and their daily […]
So, You Want to Read a Classic This Year…
Plenty of people resolve to read more in the new year. It’s a good goal, at least in this librarian’s opinion. Reading exercises your brain. It can introduce you to new words, new information, and new perspectives. It should be fun and relaxing, but the pressure to read is a source of frustration for many, […]
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