#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity
worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this year’s #GivingTuesday will take place on November 27 and will kick off the
giving season by inspiring people to collaborate and give back.
As our Library welcomes over 240,000 visitors a year, hosts thousands of programs, and circulates more than 375,000 items, it’s clear it is a valued community asset.
Public funding provides us with a strong, yet limited, financial base but our private donations and grants help build CPCL into an exceptional community resource.
Please support your Library by participating in #GivingTuesday! Your donation of any amount will allow the Library to expand programming and enhance services to
improve the quality of the lives of our patrons creating a stronger community.
To participate go online to www.crownpointlibrary.org/give and donate!
Share your enthusiasm for making a difference on social media and use the tag #GiveCPCL #GivingTuesday.
Donations can be mailed to:
Crown Point Community Library, 122 Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307 – Attn: Giving
Phone: (219) 306-4599
Thank you for supporting the Crown Point Community Library!
The Crown Point Library now offers charging stations, for mobile devices, at both locations.
With the help of the partnership with Mark Galyean of EBSCO, the Library would like to thank Jennifer Mantai of Academy Mortgage Corporation and Christine Davies of Century 21 Affiliated for sponsoring these charging stations.
The station has a variety of cables for up to 8 devices, including iPads, iPhones, Androids, Kindles and more! One station is located in the Internet Cafe at the Crown Point Library and the other near the Teen Zone area at the Winfield Branch.
From left: Julie Wendorf, Library Director; Jennifer Mantai of Academy Mortgage Corporation, Christine Davies of Century 21 Affiliated and Mark Galyean of EBSCO
The Crown Point Community Library is looking for an outgoing, creative person to join our team as a Part-time Youth Services Assistant. This position is responsible for creating and leading programs for children ages 0-18 with a focus on early literacy. A Bachelor’s degree is required and experience working with children is preferred. This is a 5A position and 15 hours per week, no benefits. Flexibility is a must!
The Friends of the Library present two travel tours, through Collette, in 2019: Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park in July and Italy in October.
On Tuesday, November 27 at 6 p.m. join us for a special presentation for the Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park tour from July 23 – 29, 2019. A Collette representative will discuss the details of this tour including the highlights of each destination. Book your trip at the presentation and save $100 per person.
Register for this special travel presentation at the Crown Point Library, online or call 306-4599. For more information about the tour visit http://crownpointlibrary.org/about/library-friends/
On Thursday, November 1 at 5 p.m., teens and adults are invited to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at the Winfield Branch Library. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors family and friends who have died. Participants will learn more about the holiday by exploring our alter, decorating sugar skulls, face painting, and tasting authentic food.
Join us for this free program, to register call 662-4039 or sign up online.
Read more about the program held last year, by an attendee, Emily Lecke:
“The staff made this a wonderful event, from the presentation to the great spread of authentic foods and making crafts! I really loved decorating the sugar skulls and the opportunity to dress up and paint my face. This event was probably one of my overall favorite library programs as it taught me about a very special tradition. I don’t have the same fears I once had of spirits. I am planning to make an altar to honor my grandparents, whom I’ve never met – it makes me happy to make an altar and show my love for them with treats and a meaningful display.”
The Library is hosting a free concert by amazing performer and award-winning composer, Gladius, on Thursday, November 1 at 6 p.m.
Since overcoming neuropathy in both of his wrists and elbows, Gladius has developed a reputation for relentlessly touring and impressing audiences. Inspired by Spanish guitar legends and famous composers, Gladius combines various musical genres with the Spanish spirit and will transcend audiences with his incredible guitar skills, both on the classical and electric guitar.
This is a musical performance that you will not want to miss! This program is free and registration is not required.
Hometown Happenings presents an Evening of Magic by illusionist Jeanette Andrews at the Crown Point Library on Friday, October 12, at 6 p.m.
Hailed as one of the most innovative illusionists today, Jeanette has performed at hundreds of museums, theaters, and universities across the United States, including sold-out and standing-room-only crowds at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art. She has been featured on WGN TV and her performances have been praised by PBS, The Daily Mail & The Chicago Tribune.
Join us for an evening of magic and illusions for all ages and “Discover the Magic in You!”
The evening consists of:
20-30 minutes of magic & illusion
20 – 30 minutes “School for Witches & Wizards” where Jeanette will teach kids a trick they can take home with them
20-30 minutes of Q&A, taking photos & signing autographs
Upon “graduating” from the Hometown Happenings School for Wizards & Witches, each child participant will be given a diploma.
Advance tickets: $5 all ages. $10 at the door. Must have at least 1 adult per every 2 kids in attendance.
The Friends of the Crown Point Library were one of ten local organizations awarded a $1,000 grant from the Women’s Giving Circle. The grant will allow the Library to expand the popular Crown Point Historic Home Trolley Tours for 2018-2019.
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity
Hometown Happenings presents an Evening of Magic by illusionist Jeanette Andrews at the Crown Point Library on Friday, October 12, at 6 p.m.
The Friends of the Crown Point Library were one of ten local organizations awarded a $1,000 grant from the Women’s Giving Circle. The grant will allow the Library to expand the popular Crown Point Historic Home Trolley Tours for 2018-2019.
