December Staff Picks
The staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library are in the holiday spirit and have several holiday books and movies to share this month. You can find our recommendations on display on the first floor of the library through the end of the month. And if you want to stock up on even more holiday titles, […]
Native American Heritage Month
Thanksgiving historically developed from religious and cultural traditions from around the world. It was seen as a day to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. This tradition was celebrated long before settlers came to the Americas and the concept of gratitude already existed in this territory. Stop by CDPL to find fascinating true stories about […]
Learning and Reading Online
Our library’s shelves are full of over 100,000 items to check out, from books to movies, to hotspots, and more. But your library card also provides you access to thousands of digital items beyond what is on our shelves. Our most popular digital collection is Libby, which gives you access to the Indiana Digital Library. […]
November Staff Picks
As a chill finally enters the air, perhaps we can take a moment between the hustle of Halloween and Thanksgiving to settle down with some good stories. Of course, the staff at the library have several good book ideas to share. Mary has been revisiting some old classics, including “Of Mice and Men” by John […]
It’s Your Party, Enjoy It!
Are you hosting a holiday gathering this year, or planning a future event? The Crawfordsville District Public Library has materials to help you plan a magnificent and stress-free party for any audience or occasion. Year after year, hosts take the weight of preparing for the perfect experience. Guests traditionally expect savory meals, festive decorations, and […]
October Staff Picks
Spooky season has begun and the staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library have some scary and not-so-scary books and movies to help you enjoy the month! Kicking off with a fabulous movie recommendation is Dennis who suggests rewatching (or maybe watching for the first time!) “Beetlejuice” (DVD Fic Bee): “With the sequel out now, I […]
Shaping the Future Together
From September 15 to October 15 we celebrate National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month. The terms Hispanic and Latino (or Latine, Latinx) are loaded with their complexities and problematic uses in their own right. The most basic definition refers to linguistic heritage in conjunction with geographical location. Hence, individuals whose families come from Spanish-speaking Latin […]
Libraries: More Than Meets the Eye
I have worked for the Crawfordsville District Public Library for 24 years, but my journey with CDPL started long before then. From the time I started reading, I was an avid library patron. I inhaled books like I needed them to breathe. I read everything I could get my hands on – from Nancy Drew […]
The World is Your Oyster
As summer winds down and life slowly gets back to normal, it’s a good time to sit and think about your goals, and start preparing for the things to come. Whether you’re looking for a new job or headed back to school, we have some resources to help you on your way. We have official […]
American Artists Appreciation Month
The Crawfordsville District Public Library invites our patrons to celebrate the arts during American Artist Appreciation Month and to take a moment to learn how art has transformed our daily lives. American artists have no obligations to any group and are free to reflect on personal experiences, hot topics, and imaginary ideas in any medium […]
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