Lichen Appreciation Hike
Have you ever wondered what lichen is? Is it fungi, algae, moss, plant, or a combination of all or some of these organisms? Where do lichens grow? Are they found in both rural and urban environments? Join the Library Naturalist for a Lichen Appreciation Hike on Saturday, March 22, at 10 am to learn about […]
Women’s History Month
For Women’s History Month this year, our topical book display focuses on gender in society. How do people of different genders move through the world? What social rules are they expected to follow, and how do those rules differ throughout history? What happens when people break rules, intentionally or unintentionally? “Who’s Afraid of Gender?” by […]
Free Classes at the Library
The Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to invite you to explore our free classes and programs. We have several opportunities to help you build your skills, increase your knowledge, and fulfill your curiosity. If you feel lost around computers and wish you knew more, join us on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm for our […]
Spring Reads
Spring is when the season begins to smile. After the cold days of winter, spring is a welcome relief to all. Especially after Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter! It is a time to look forward, seeking abundance in every aspect of our lives. The flowers blossoming, the sun warming all walks of […]
March Staff Picks
Whether you are seeking a book for enjoyment or information, our staff always have several recommendations to fill your to-read list. Spring is coming soon, and Montica is ready with several books on gardening. If you are working with limited space, check out “The Downsized Veggie Garden” by Kate Copsey (635 Cop), which provides great […]
Seed Library Opening
Get ready to grow! The Crawfordsville District Public Library is excited to announce the re-opening of our Seed Library on Saturday, March 1. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a first-time planter, this is a fantastic opportunity to explore a variety of vegetable and flower seeds. Come to the library anytime during our open hours […]
How Can We Help You?
The library offers a lot of resources, but some things are simply outside of our ability to provide. That being said, even if we can’t help you, we probably know someone who can! We can help you print legal forms from indianalegalhelp.org, but we cannot offer legal advice. Since we’re not lawyers, we don’t know […]
February Staff Picks
Whether you love thrillers, romance, nonfiction, or all of the above, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library can help you find some books and movies to enjoy this month. Let’s start out sweet with Mary’s recommendation of the classic romantic comedy “Notting Hill” (DVD FIC Not), starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. “The world’s […]
Great Backyard Bird Count
Do you love bird watching? Do you want to contribute to citizen science by recording the variety and abundance of birds that call Indiana home in the winter? Join CDPL’s Library Naturalist for the Annual Great Backyard Bird Count at Brickyard Nature Park, 759 Concord Road, Crawfordsville, on Saturday, February 15, at 10 am. This […]
African Americans and Labor
On January 31, President Trump issued a proclamation declaring February as National Black History Month. The overarching theme for 2025 is “African Americans and Labor”, which centers on the profound ways in which African Americans’ experiences are historically interconnected with various types of work and working – free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, vocational and […]
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