Photos with Santa at the Carnegie Museum
One of my favorite things about the end of the year is Photos with Santa at the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County. After the hustle and bustle of early November – finishing the Crawfordsville Schools K-12 art show, we turn around and decorate for the holidays. The museum has been hosting this event since 2011 […]
Digital for the Holidays
The holidays are not just quickly approaching – they’ve arrived! And with every dollar being stretched, this is a great time to talk about the free resources at the Crawfordsville District Public Library. If you have a library card – you do have a library card, right? – I’m sure you know about the wide […]
Indigenous Voices
November is Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to recognize the history, traditions, and lasting impact of Indigenous peoples. On the library’s second floor, you will find a display of books by Native authors. Their stories highlight the strength of storytelling and invite readers to see the world in new ways. For the […]
November Staff Picks
As fall creeps closer to winter and the days get darker, it is the perfect time to stock up on some reading materials for the long nights. The staff at the Crawfordsville District Public Library have several great recommendations for you, which are currently on the first floor of the library and ready to check […]
The Dark Time of the Year
The days are getting shorter and the dark nights are getting longer here in Indiana. Some of us lament the end of summer while others are excited to put on sweaters, sweatshirts, and boots. Wherever you land on this topic, the reality is that winter is coming! There are a few topics I’d like to […]
Get the Latest Issue at the Library
From current magazines to historical newspapers, Crawfordsville District Public Library has thousands of issues of periodicals available to check out digitally with your library card. Our free Libby app is not only filled with tons of books and audiobooks, it also has thousands of magazines to choose from that are always available with no wait […]
Creature Feature!
This month, prepare yourself for a book display beyond your wildest nightmares. In the words of Edward Van Sloan from the iconic introduction to 1931’s “Frankenstein” (DVD FIC Fra), “I think it will thrill you. It may shock you. It might even horrify you. So, if any of you feel that you do not care […]
Chilling Thrillers for the Spooky Season
As the days get darker and the nights grow longer, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a story full of twists and suspense. Whether you love dark secrets or fast-paced thrills, our shelves are packed with books that will keep you hooked. This spooky season, trade haunted houses for haunted minds and check […]
October Staff Picks
Even though the weather lately has still felt like summer, spooky season is here again and hints of fall are finally arriving. If this time of year gets you searching for the perfect creepy story, you can find some in our Staff Picks display this month on the first floor of the library. Christie says […]
Local History Display For Building Anniversary
The Crawfordsville District Public Library recently celebrated the 20th Anniversary of our current building. This library building opened in September 2005, marking a new era for Crawfordsville in regard to expanding library services and materials. We invite you to visit our celebratory Local History display on the second floor, which now showcases detailed renditions of […]
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