Library Updates
What the Locals Know
Over the past year, our international neighborhood has been a topic of conversation. I explored the library’s collection to learn more about our international neighbors, their perspectives, and their regions. Discover what I learned and the excellent reading materials I found. Greenlanders live along the ice-free coast and reestablished the
February Staff Picks
If the cold, snow, and ice have left you seeking a little comfort lately, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have some great reading and viewing recommendations. Brenda says “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi (FIC Levi) is “a heartwarming, incredibly written story about the power of kindness. It’s
Library as Space
Before the Carnegie building opened in 1902, Crawfordsville’s public library was operated out of a series of rented rooms. In these circumstances, you’d think that the less space taken up, the better. Yet we know that the Ladies’ Reading Association, a predecessor, made arrangements for a reading room. Why? What
Snapshot a Local WWI Soldier
The Crawfordsville District Public Library invites the public to enjoy our newest local history display on the second floor, which features Sgt. Floyd Dunkle Fraley. This display provides a snapshot of the life of a local Montgomery County man who served in WWI, told through several war-time letters and other
January Staff Picks
Do you have reading goals for the new year? Whether you are hoping to carve out time to get through a book or two, or plan to dig into several, the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have recommendations each month to help you find some great reads. We also
Library Naturalist Seasons Conclude
As a library assistant in the Adult Services Department at Crawfordsville District Public Library, I have had the privilege of serving as the Library Naturalist, exploring environmental science through public programming. I have had the opportunity to share my education, experience, and passion through interacting with the community, engaging with
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