Crawfordsville District Public Library
205 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville, IN 47933 | 765-362-2242 | (fax) 765-362-7986 | Mon-Thur: 9-9 | Fri-Sat: 9-5 | Sun: 1-5
The Crawfordsville District Public Library has opened the Seed Library for the 2024 growing season! This year you will find your favorite vegetable and flower seeds with a sprinkling of new seeds to try. Each patron is invited to take 10 seed packets for the season. If you need more seeds than allowed, please send […]
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Our staff have some wonderful recommendations for you to enjoy, from epic series to standalone titles. Find these on display on the first floor of the library, ready to check out with your library card. Many are also available to read digitally on our Libby app! A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan True […]
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Journaling has been around for a long time. One of the earliest known journals was penned by Ma Dubo nearly 2000 years ago. His travel journal was written as daily entries describing his journey across China from Luoyang to Mount Tai. Ma Dubo wrote of the people he saw along the way and their daily […]
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Despite what my little sister thinks, I’m still quite young. My car is even younger, yet it only has a radio and a CD player – no Bluetooth, no AUX hookup, nothing that might let me stream music as is the usual method nowadays. It’s a good, reliable car, I’m not going to trade it […]
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Many people misunderstand bats and assume they want to terrorize people, be caught in their hair, have rabies (less than 1% of the bat population), drink blood, and generally cause mayhem to humans. In truth, bats are one of our most beneficial insectivores, eating up to their body weight each night, the equivalent of 1200-1500 […]
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Are you ready to fall in love with a new book? Our library staff are here to help you find your match! These titles are on display on the first floor of the library near the circulation desk, plus we have more featured displays on the second floor of the library. Come in and find […]
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Plenty of people resolve to read more in the new year. It’s a good goal, at least in this librarian’s opinion. Reading exercises your brain. It can introduce you to new words, new information, and new perspectives. It should be fun and relaxing, but the pressure to read is a source of frustration for many, […]
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February is here, and CDPL has a Black History Month display and column to share with you. In previous years, our column addressed the origins of Black History Month as it stands today, and how the federal government started recognizing its significance for the African American communities around the country. This time, I’d like for […]
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Has your New Year’s resolution gone to the wayside? Feeling like you have dropped the ball on your personal goals? No worries! You can pursue a fresh start and get back on track by checking out and using the materials and services we offer at the library. Begin your fresh start by attending a one-hour […]
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Looking for some fabulous books to kick start your reading goals this year? We have some great recommendations that are currently on display on the first floor and ready to check out with your library card. Come on in and load up, or find them on Libby! Fairest by Gail Carson Levine This is an […]
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