Library Updates
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
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
America 250 and You!
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, we should patiently remember the courageous sacrifices made for the pursuit of liberty. At the library, we regularly commemorate Americans of all ages and backgrounds and acknowledge their historical contributions in our displays and extensive
Dig In!
Our Summer Reading Program has officially begun! We hope our community will make reading a habit, and to that end, we have issued a challenge: in the six weeks from May 26 to July 7, can you read at least 6 hours? This year, the kids and teens are getting
Stars, Stripes, and Stitches
The Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to invite the public to view Stars, Stripes, and Stitches: Celebrating America 250! Over two dozen patriotic textiles will be on display now through mid-July during CDPL’s hours of operation. A limited amount of quilted works will
June Staff Picks
Summer Reading is in full swing at Crawfordsville District Public Library, and our staff have plenty of book recommendations for all ages to help you meet your reading goals! For our chapter book readers, our Children’s Librarian Karen recommends “Restart” (j FIC Kor) by bestselling author Gordon Korman. This is
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