Crochet Class

Left-handed crochet class
February 16, 1-3 p.m.
Cost is $5
Sign up at Circulation Desk

Meditation

Meditation at the library, 3 p.m., Sunday, February 17. 
Start your week off with a relaxing afternoon!

The Manly Art of Aran Isle Knitting

The Manly Art of Aran Isle Knitting 
Tell Your Story in a Sweater That Is Yours Alone

Classes run bi-weekly beginning the Sunday AFTER Superbowl Sunday (Feb 17 +)

Classes last from 2pm to 4pm




$15 for 3 session classes payable to instructor Sandra Salazar.

Sign-up at Circulation or call 362-2242 x109

Disabled American Veterans: call out

Disabled American Veterans

Call out to area's Disabled Veterans for a meeting 

February 16
1pm

For information, see handouts in the Library's foyer.

Science Program

Get excited about science! Scientist Steve Belliveau will be here Saturday, February 16, at 10:00 a.m. No registration - all ages -  come early for a good seat! 
*Paid for by the Friends of the Library.

How to Make Maple Syrup at Home

How to Make Maple Syrup at Home 

February 23

1pm to 2pm

Don Bickel will show you how this is done. No need to sign-up, just show up!

Watercolor Art Class

Pat Fay Watercolor Art Class meets February 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pat provides all you need to create a beautiful watercolor painting. You may see the painting you will create displayed near the Circulation desk. Cost is $40, payable at time of registration. Sign up at the Circulation desk!

Clases de inglés

Clases de inglés
Profesora  Adriana Deck

Aquí en CDPL -- Todos los jueves de 6 p.m. a 7 p.m.

Costo es $10 cada semana

Si tiene preguntas sobre las clases de ingles, puede llamar Adriana al (765) 376-9500

Crawfordsville Paranormal Society

Join the Crawfordsville Paranormal Society this winter. Meetings are February 10, February 24, March 10, and March 24 at 3 p.m. at Crawfordsville District Public Library. 
*Free and open to all adults.

Genealogy Club of Montgomery County

Genealogy Club of Montgomery County 

February 12 at 7:00 pm

"Who In The Heck Is Jim Davis?" 
by Dick Munro, Local Author and former WCVL Radio Personality

The program will be held at the Crawfordsville District Public Library in the lower level in the Donnelley room. 

Public invited! Call: (765) 362-2242, Ext 118 for more information.

Sign Language

Learn a new language at CDPL! 

Sign language classes start at 2 p.m. on February 9, February 23, and March 9. 

Sign up at the Circulation desk.
For more information, call 362-2242, ext. 109.

Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic

Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic games are every Thursday! 

Come to the library at 4 p.m. for a fun evening.

For more information, call Michael Gurney (307-0495).

February 7

February 14

February 21

February 28

March 7 

March 14
March 21

This event is free!

Learn a New Language!

 Ever want to learn a new language? Or practice one you have already begun? As a CDPL card holder, now you can...for free!

We are now able to offer you an account with Rocket Languages. All you need to do is sign up with your library barcode, make up a password, and get started.

Get started with Rocket Languages

Here are the languages available:

• Rocket Spanish (Latin American)
• Rocket Ingles (English for Spanish speakers)
• Rocket Portuguese (Brazilian)
• Rocket Korean
• Rocket Japanese
• Rocket Italian
• Rocket Hindi
• Rocket German
• Rocket French
• Rocket Chinese (Mandarin)
• Rocket Arabic (Egyptian)
• Rocket Sign Language (American)
• Rocket Eigo (English for Japanese speakers)

Deweys Do in February

Deweys Do will discuss...

When Crickets Cry 
by Charles Martin 

February 11, 6:30

If you would like to join, Come to circulation, sign-up, and grab a book. 

FREE

Knitting Classes

Do you want to learn how to knit? Sign up for our Beginning Knitters class! The class meets at 9 a.m. on February 9, 16, 23, and March 9. Cost is $5 per class and a one-time kit fee of $5, payable at registration.

Do you already know how to knit, but want to hone your skills? Join the Intermediate and Advanced Knitters class on February 10, 2-4 p.m., February 12, 5-7 p.m., February 19, 5-7 p.m., and February 24, 2-4 p.m. Each class is $5, payable to instructor Sandra Salazar.

Need a new hobby after football season is over? Learn the Manly Art of Aran Isle Knitting! Tell your story in a sweater that is yours alone in three class sessions that start the Sunday after the Super Bowl. Class is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.on February 17, March 3, and March 17, and costs $15, payable to instructor Sandra Salazar.

Sign up for classes at the Circulation desk, or call 362-2242, ext. 109.

Intermediate and Advanced Knitting Class

Intermediate and Advanced Knitting Class from 5pm to 7pm. 

Learn Brioche while creating a hat and scarf. 

Items needed are #s 4, 5, or 6 needles and 2 skeins of yarn - 1 dark and 1 light. 

January 30th -- Cost is $5. 
Supplies available at Cost. Sign-up at circulation.

Beginning Knitters Class

Beginning Knitters Class
January 27 from 2pm to 4pm 

Project: a scarf. 

Cost is $5 -- Class is limited!

Free computer/genealogy classes

The Crawfordsville District Public Library is offering an assortment of free, introductory computer classes for adults who have little or no experience using a computer.

Adult learners will be introduced to computer basics using laptop computers with Windows 7 Microsoft operating systems. The laptops will be equipped with mice and keyboards.

Registration begins Tues., Jan. 29, 2013. To register for a class, visit the Reference desk on the second floor of the library, or call (765)362-2242, ext. 100. No voice mail registrations accepted. Class sizes are limited to five participants per class to allow for personalized instruction. Registration is on a first come first served basis. Wait lists will be formed if classes fill. Classes will be held in Room C in the lower level of the library. Genealogy classes held in the 2nd floor computer area.

Introduction to Computers: Part A
Wed., February 13 or February 27, 2013
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Participants will be introduced to:
· The inside of a computer
· Basic computer terminology
· Microsoft operating systems
· Using a mouse and keyboard
· Files and folders
· Creating and saving a document

Introduction to Computers: Part B
Wed., February 20 or March 6, 2013
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Participants will be introduced to:
· Storage devices
· Definition/history of the Internet
· Internet browsers
· Internet search engines
· Searching on the Internet
· Tablet computers
Prerequisites: Intro to Computers: Part A

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010
Sat., February 9, 2013 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Participants will be introduced to:
· Excel 2010 interface/ribbon
· Creating/opening worksheets/workbooks
· Data types
· Entering data
· Autofill/autocomplete
Prerequisites: “Introduction to Computers Part A & B” course or familiarity with using a computer, basic computer terminology, using a mouse and a keyboard.

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010
Sat., February 23, 2013 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Participants will be introduced to:
· Creating/saving/finding word document
· Formatting text
· Page layout
· Templates
· Spell Check
Prerequisites: “Introduction to Computers Part A & B” course or familiarity with using a computer, basic computer terminology, using a mouse and a keyboard.

Introduction to Genealogy Research: Part A
Sat., February 23, 2013 10:00-11:30  a.m.
Participants will be introduced to:
· Ancestry.com
· Heritage Quest
Prerequisites: “Introduction to Computers Part A & B” course or some familiarity with using a computer, basic computer terminology, using a mouse and a keyboard.

Introduction to Genealogy Research: Part B
Sat., March 2, 2013 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Participants will be introduced to:
· CDPL print Local History resources
· CDPL Local History databases
· Microfilm/microfilm machines
Prerequisites: “Introduction to Genealogy Research: Part A” and “Introduction to Computers Part A & B” course or some familiarity with using a computer, basic computer terminology, using a mouse and a keyboard.

Never Judge a Book by its Movie

Never Judge a Book by its Movie--a CDPL book club--will be reading Louisa May Alcott's classic, "Little Women." Watch the movie on your own and join the discussion at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 31. If you would like to join this book club you may sign up at circulation and borrow a copy of the book.

Gallery: Ageless Seniors Still Exploring

The Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library presents the extraordinary work of ten local artists in the multi medium exhibit Ageless Seniors Still Exploring.

A reception for the artists and friends will be held at the library on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 2 pm to 4 pm.

The Ageless Seniors artists are Linda Brady, Nell Rose Brown, Charles Delp, Terry Gowin, Linda Gowin, Lu Johnson, Kathleen Norton, John Oilar, Pat Paris and Pat Porterfield. 

The exhibit Ageless Seniors Still Exploring runs through February 11, 2013.

The Crawfordsville District Public Library is located at 205 S Washington Street in Crawfordsville and is open Monday through Thursday 9 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. The Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery is open during regular library hours. Admission is free.

Genealogy Club of Montgomery County After Hours

Genealogy Club of Montgomery County 
"After Hours Genealogy Research"
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday, January 25, 2013
at the Crawfordsville District Public Library.




Pizza Supper and Research -no charge- donations accepted towards pizza.

• 5:00 pm Pizza, Donnelley room, lower level
• 5:45 pm Research in local history and reference area, 2nd floor (no time limit on computers)
• 9:00 pm final closing.

Advanced arrival [before 5:00 pm] is required. Library is locked at 5:00 pm. Visitors are welcome. Please confirm your expected attendance by Wednesday, January 23rd 765-362-2242, ext 118 or gen@cdpl.lib.in.us

Winter Activities in Children's Services!

Come to the library this winter for story time and activities!

Preschool Story Time: Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Baby Story Time: Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Toddler Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Wiggle & Giggle--Music and movement for children ages 18 months to 4 years:

Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

Elementary Activity Time: January 14 at 4 p.m. and February 11 at 4 p.m.

*There will be no activities the week of February 17-23.

Intermediate and Advanced Knitting Class

Intermediate and Advanced Knitting Class

January 23 from 5pm to 7pm.

Learn Brioche while creating a Hat and scarf. Items needed are #'s 4, 5, or 6 needles and 2 skein's of yarn --1 dark and 1 light.

Cost is $5. Supplies available at cost.

Sign-up at circulation.

Author Visit

January 26

Visiting Author Neal Park, who penned Battle of Grace, will be here from 10am to 12:30 pm to sign copies of his book.

If you just want to meet the author -- it is free!

Beginning Knitters Class

Beginning Knitters Class

January 20, 2 to 4 pm

Project: a scarf.

Cost is $5

Class is limited! Sign-up at the Circulation desk (765-362-2242)

Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking

Deb Slaters Scrapbooking from 9:30 to 4 on January 12!

Bring your own memorabilia and use Deb's tools and expertise to create your own Masterpiece.

Free!

Ask-A-Lawyer Day

Ask-A-Lawyer Day -- Do you need free legal help? You can meet with an attorney to ask basic legal questions at the Montgomery County Bar Association's Ask-A-Lawyer event. Free legal advice will be provided by qualified, licensed attorneys as a service to our community.

This one-day community event is sponsored by the Montgomery County Bar Association, in cooperation with the Crawfordsville District Public Library.

January 21, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Deweys Do

Deweys Do -- one of CDPL's book clubs

January 14, 6:30 pm

This month we are reading One Thousand White Women, by Jim Fergus. If you would like to join,  all you have to do is sign-up and get a book at circulation -- and come to discuss the book at 6:30.

FREE