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
Once called Decoration Day, from placing flowers and wreaths upon the graves of fallen soldiers, Memorial Day has become a day of remembrance of those who have served our country. The exact origins of the day are unknown, but it does date back to the 1860s. Some have claimed the 1863 dedication of the Gettysburg, […]
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Community-based environmental science, also called citizen science, relies on public input through volunteer action, to collect data in order to enact change in environmental aspects, including conservation, restoration, preservation, and environmental law and policy. Citizen science has been around since the 1990s when the internet exploded, and scientists learned they could request help from the […]
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Some books are meant for more than just the joy of reading them. They impart valuable information and instructions that you can apply to all sorts of hobbies and projects. Cookbooks and craft pattern books are very popular, but what you may not know is that we also have a large section on cars! The […]
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We’ve made it through the winter, and whether you are looking to tune in with nature, seeking some emotional well-being, or just want to relax with a good book, the staff at CDPL are here to share some of their favorite reads that are all available at your library. All these staff picks are on […]
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The Crawfordsville District Public Library Seed Library opened its drawers in March with much fanfare and celebration. The seed library is simple to use. It is self-serve with no checkout or library card required. There is nothing to return! Just stop by the Reference Desk on the second floor and pick out your free seeds. […]
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April is National Poetry Month, and if there’s one section of the public library that doesn’t get enough attention, it’s the poetry shelves. Seen as aloof, inaccessible, unrelatable–the stuff of groans and head-scratching from English class days gone by, poetry often gets a bad rap. But here’s the thing. We live in fraught times–filled to […]
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As the world in all its verdant wonder awakens to another year of beauty and bounty (to say nothing, spring storms being what they are, of majesty and awe), we tip our hats to the planet during April. Earth Month’s celebrations reach their pinnacle on April 22, Earth Day. Still, the library offers resources aplenty […]
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Are you college bound? Are you a graduating senior looking for financial aid options including scholarships and grants available at the Federal, State, and County level? Have you considered informational outlets for career education and advancement? You may start your search by looking at your degree program, local non-profits, and community foundations, or by asking […]
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The public library is a repository of knowledge, freely available to everyone. At the Crawfordsville District Public Library, we strive to offer the most complete, up-to-date information possible on every subject, no matter how sensitive, so our patrons can be well-informed citizens of the world. We trust that our patrons can make their own decisions […]
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Spring cleaning season is here! It’s the perfect time of year to start a project and the library has several decluttering and organization books to help you along the way. No matter how daunting the task ahead, there is a system that can work for you. The philosophy of less Before the pandemic, Marie Kondo […]
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