Library Updates

Turn Down the Lights: Dark Academia

At the dawn of the millennium, Dark Academia began as an internet trend that romanticized an idealized view of higher education, classic literature, ancient arts, Greek and Gothic architecture, maximalists’ interiors, and a nostalgic obsession for a story dripping in decadence. It has become a subgenre of books, movies, and

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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