8/13/2021: In accordance with CDC guidelines for high transmission areas, staff and patrons over age 2 must wear masks in the library and museum, unless medically exempt.
6/16/2021: Beginning Monday, June 14, meeting room users may serve food. We ask that six-foot physical distancing continue to be observed. Face coverings are encouraged; however, individuals who are fully vaccinated may go without, per CDC guidelines.
2/8/2021: Beginning Monday, February 8, the Crawfordsville District Public Library and Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County buildings will be open to the public for those who wish to browse the collections and exhibits or to use library resources.
- Browsers of library collections are encouraged to “grab and go,” rather than linger for long periods of time.
- Use of the public computers and research services are by appointment only.
- Front entrance item pickup services will remain available, as will wifi throughout the parking lot.
- The meeting rooms are not open at this time, and gatherings in other areas of the library are discouraged.
Hours for each location are listed below.
- The library’s open hours will continue to be Monday through Thursday, 9am-7pm, and Friday through Saturday, 9am-5pm. The library will remain closed on Sundays for the time being.
- The museum will be open to the public by appointment Wednesday through Friday, 10am-5pm. The museum will be closed on Saturdays, at this time.
Proper usage of a face covering is required in both buildings, as is social distancing from other patrons and staff. If any patron feels ill, we ask that the person not enter the building, but go home and take care of themselves. We also ask that library patrons keep the number and duration of visits to a minimum at this time.
12/11/2020: Due to rising COVID case numbers in the area, Crawfordsville District Public Library is adjusting services to help keep patrons and employees safe.
Beginning Saturday, December 12, the library will limit in-person services to front entrance pickup of reading materials, audiobooks, and DVDs. Limited computer use will be available by appointment.
CDPL staff will be available by phone and email for research and reference help, and the website will be available 24/7 for browsing of materials, virtual programs, and research.
These service adjustments will be in effect until further notice.
Please see the newly revised COVID-19 Safety Measures Plan for additional details.
12/7/2020: The library building will be closed to the public on Monday, December 7. The library will provide appointment-only services from Tuesday, December 8, through Friday, December 11. Appointment-only services include filling of holds, program take-home kits, computer use, and local history/genealogy research. At this time, the library plans to return to normal services on Saturday, December 12.
6/30/2020: Beginning July 6, Crawfordsville District Public Library building will be open to the public for those who wish to browse the collections for items to borrow or to participate in summer reading.
- Browsers are encouraged to “grab and go,” rather than linger for long periods of time.
- Use of the public computers is by appointment only, as are our research services. Curbside services will remain available, as will wifi throughout the parking lot.
- The meeting rooms are not open at this time, and gatherings in other areas of the library are discouraged.
6/18/2020: We’re excited to announce that we’re partnering with local station WCDQ 106.3 to bring you fun over the radio this summer! Keep an eye out for announcements about on-air stories (for kids AND adults!) and in the meantime catch our radio spot by listening to the station or clicking play below!
6/17/2020: We are now scheduling appointments for local history research and limited computer use. View our reservation form to book a computer online, or call our staff at 362-2242 ext. 117 to book an appointment over the phone.
Nuestros usuarios pueden reservar una computadora usando el sistema de reservas en línea o llamándonos al (765)362-2242 ext. 117
6/1/2020: Summer reading is here! Click here to learn more or visit cdpl.readsquared.com to sign up and start logging
¡El programa de lectura de verano ha llegado! Clic aquí para obtener más información o regístrese en línea en cdpl.readsquared.com
5/20/2020: We are now offering remote printing/faxing for essential documents! Read all of the details and fill out the liability waiver here. Contact us at ref@cdpl.lib.in.us or by calling 362-2242 ext. 117 with any questions.
5/14/2020: Curbside checkout/pickup is now available! Here’s everything you need to know to start borrowing:
- You can request items by calling (362-2242 ext. 1), emailing (circ@cdpl.lib.in.us), or reserving items through our online catalog (https://buff.ly/2Ug98SY). At this time, we have a limit of 5 books per adult card and 10 per children’s cards
- After you place your request our staff will then schedule an appointment for you to pick up your books
- Appointments will be coordinated in 15-minute blocks between 12-5:30 Mondays-Thursdays and 12-4:30pm Fridays and Saturdays
- At the time of pickup, you will be asked to show your library card or photo ID to a staff member through our front glass door. Items can be picked up by someone other than the requesting cardholder if we have been notified in advance.
- IMPORTANT: If you miss your scheduled pickup appointment, your requested items will be reshelved and you will have to start the process from the beginning.
- Please be courteous and respectful of other patrons in the area for pickup service and maintain a safe distance from all.
- We are accepting return items for those with appointments to pick up holds only.
5/11/2020: In an effort to ensure a safe environment for employees and patrons, measures are being put in place to minimize the chance of spreading the COVID-19 virus when we re-open the library and museum buildings. Read the full CDPL safety measures plan by clicking here.
5/6/2020: We know you are eager to come back to the library again. We are, too!
- We’re currently working on procedures and changes to physical areas, which require time and planning, to make it safe to reopen the buildings for you and our staff. In the meantime, we plan to begin filling holds in a contact-free manner in the near future.
- We don’t have a date set for when we will reopen, but we will announce it when we do. We also will announce the procedures and changes that we have set in place.
- Until then, please continue to enjoy the electronic collections and resources we have available for you. As always, please email us at ask@cdpl.lib.in.us if you have any questions!
We appreciate your patience. Stay safe! 
4/2/2020: If you are experiencing issues with accessing online content due to your card expiring or being blocked, please contact our staff by emailing circ@cdpl.lib.in.us and include your name, your library card bar code number, your current address, and your card’s PIN/password if you know it. Have another kind of question? Email us at ask@cdpl.lib.in.us
4/1/2020: As news of COVID-19 continues to develop, it’s more important than ever to be aware of where your information is coming from. Looking for trusted sources of information on COVID-19? Bookmark these websites:
- National Updates from the CDC
- Statewide Indiana Updates
- Local updates from the Montgomery County Health Department
3/27/2020: One of our popular e-content resources, Hoopla, has introduced Bonus Borrows — items in their digital collection that can be borrowed without using one of your 8 monthly download credits. View the Bonus Borrow lists on the Hoopla website.
3/23/2020: For public safety, we have locked our bookdrops during this closure. We encourage you all to keep all library materials until further notice. Thank you all for your continued assistance in keeping our patrons and staff safe during this crisis.
3/21/2020: We have begun to compile a list of additional online resources to help our patrons who may be spending large amounts of time at home. View the evolving list here.
3/18/2020: In an effort to provide resources to our community, CDPL has removed fines for overdue items, extended all loan periods on already checked out items, and increased monthly Hoopla checkouts from 5 to 8. As new information arises, we will continue to update this page. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
3/17/2020: At this time, we have suspended the filling of holds. Feel free to keep your borrowed items longer; loan periods will be extended. Overdue fines will be waived. Please return ILL items in the bookdrop, and they will be returned to the lending library.
3/16/2020: The library will be closed to the public until further notice. In the interest of public safety, CDPL closed on March 17th until further notice in an effort to follow social-distancing guidelines. We will keep our community informed about our reopening and continued online services via our website and Facebook page. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Building access: Both buildings are open for normal operating hours.
Borrowed items: All outside book drops are open.
Library-sponsored programs: At this time, all library programs are held virtually or outside, weather permitting.
Meeting rooms: Meeting rooms are open for use by the public. Food is allowed to be served now, in specific rooms. We ask that six-foot physical distancing continue to be observed. Face coverings are encouraged; however, individuals who are fully vaccinated may go without, per CDC guidelines.
Online borrowing: We have a large online collection of items for you to borrow. Visit our Econtent page to learn more.
WiFi: Our network is named “CDPL Patron” and can be accessed via a laptop or mobile device from the comfort of your car in our parking lot. After connecting, open your internet browser and agree to our terms of use.
Return to in-person library use: This adjustment to services will continue indefinitely. The Library Board and the Library Director are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation in the state and county. Service levels will be closely linked to the results reported for Montgomery County on the Indiana Coronavirus Map.
Questions? Our staff members are available to help. Email ask@cdpl.lib.in.us with any questions, or send us a message on Facebook.