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Recommendations from our blog
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A Look at Our Past: The Lincoln School
The Lincoln School for Colored Children operated in Crawfordsville from its inception in 1881 to 1947. The first location opened in September of 1882, at
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New Year, New Reading Challenge
The first recorded New Year celebrations were 4000 years ago with the Babylonians, who made promises to pay their debts and return objects they had
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A Periodical Reminder
Dear article readers, this is your periodic reminder to check out the magazines and newspapers available here at the public library! We carry recent issues
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Winter Reading Is Almost Here!
During the cold days of January (and a few in December), you can read at home and earn prizes with one of our winter reading
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December Staff Picks
As you get ready for the busy holiday season, we hope that you are able to find some time to pause, breathe, and enjoy a
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Get Inspired with Creativebug Holiday Crafts
If you are looking for some fun holiday craft ideas, check out our library’s Creativebug, which offers you unlimited access to thousands of art and