Library Updates
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
A Look into Our Library’s Past
The Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to invite the community to visit our upcoming local history exhibit on the second floor, which will be available beginning August 1. This exhibit will celebrate the 20th anniversary of our building, which opened to the public in September, 2005. While we celebrate
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
Architecture at the Library
Every house, every restaurant, and every gas station is a work of art. It’s easy to forget that; our daily environment tends to fade into the background until something fantastic comes along and blindsides you. I’m an architecture nerd, so I try to find something special in every building I
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?
The Secrets of the 600s
Do you remember learning the Dewey Decimal System when you were in school? The library uses it to organize our nonfiction collections, but it can be a tricky beast. Outwardly simple, it organizes books by subject matter, and each subject has a number assigned so you know what order everything
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