Yarnworks Gallery Show
The Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to invite the public to view the work of the YarnWorks Fiber Club. Their colorful textiles will be on display now through the beginning of November during CDPL’s normal hours of operation. A limited amount of fiber based artworks will be for […]
A Local Love Story
A new local history display is up and coming on the second floor of the Crawfordsville District Public Library. Many generations have met the love of their life in Crawfordsville, and this love story is not unlike those. This display features a love story that developed between a Crawfordsville and Frankfort couple, as well as […]
Spooky Reads & True Crime
Fall in Indiana is a magical time of year, full of colorful trees and kiddos eagerly anticipating carving pumpkins, costumes, and candy. If you want to make this spooky season a little spookier, the Crawfordsville District Public Library has the books and movies you need to do just that! I would be remiss if I […]
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
Feeling the overload from work, school, or life in general? From grief to caregiving to college life to the more mystical, our new display on the second floor of the library has great resources for different forms of self-care. Sometimes grief can feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate. If you’re lost in that storm, check […]
The Human Library 2027
The Human Library is hosting an event on Saturday, March 20, 2027, 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 […]
A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes
The Crawfordsville District Public Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month. It’s the perfect time to sign up for or renew your library card. Check out a favorite story or try something new. No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes! How do you get a library card? […]
Just One Word
Have you ever noticed how much a single word can say? One word has the power to spark curiosity, to hint at a mystery, or to make you want to know what story is hidden within. The library’s new display on the second floor, Just One Word, is devoted to books whose titles consist of […]
Animal Tales
Ahhhh, the dog days of summer are here, so let’s explore some great dog stories and mix in all the other animals you can think of, too. From heartfelt to scary to utterly ridiculous, there’s something for everyone in our new display on the second floor of the library! If you’re looking for a fun […]
Summer Boredom Busters
Stuck in a summer rut? July is Anti-Boredom month, and wow, does our new display on the second floor of the library have the boredom busters for you! From board games to new hobbies to supernatural fiction, this display has a little bit of everything for everyone. For some family fun, check out “Monopoly Deal” […]
The Proffitt Family Funeral Home
For generations, local businesses have helped shape the story of our community. The Crawfordsville District Public Library’s newest local history display focuses on one such business and the family behind it: the Proffitt family and the funeral home they operated in Crawfordsville for many years. The Proffitt family’s connection to Crawfordsville began in 1917 when […]
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