Library  Cards are FREE and may be used at the library in English.
To obtain a Library Card, bring proof that you live in Crawford County and a photo ID with your current address.
If you don’t reside in Crawford County and would like a  Library Card, the following fees apply.

Non-Resident Fee for a Family Card is $30.00.

Public Library Access Card- PLAC
PLAC cards are also available for $70.00. This can be used anywhere in Indiana.
PLAC cards are good for one year from the date of purchase.
You must be an Indiana Resident to apply for a PLAC card.

Adopted by the Library Board July 29th, 2008.

The library has 8 public access computers for adults. The computers for adults have Microsoft Office 2021 installed.  Internet Usage Agreement. The library provides fast Internet using Fiber Optics.  Our Internet is filtered in compliance to the Children’s Internet Protection Act. (CIPA)

Click here for a PDF version of the CIPA.


Computers for Patron use                          Laptop Tables

The library offers free Wi-Fi

  • The library has Wi-Fi available 24/7.
  • Zayo (formerly ENA) provides our Internet service.
  • Our Internet is provided via fiber optics.
  • Wi-Fi is available inside the library and in our parking lot.
  • Our Wi-Fi is password-protected. Ask any staff member for the password.

Hotspots are available throughout the building. Your device will connect to the one nearest you.

To use our Wi-Fi, connect your device to CCPL Guest.

If you have problems connecting, please ask for help at the Technology Help Desk.

We have several laptop chairs and couches for your convenience.
We also have a table near the magazines and two near the young adult section.
We have 3 laptop tables in the computer lab.

Genealogy – For  department information e-mail Anne Hager
The library has an extensive collection of historical documents that  will help in your genealogy research.

The Crawford County Historical and Genealogical Society Web site is located at www.cchgs.org

Newspaper Archives  – English News Messenger, Crawford County Democrat, and The Clarion.

Cemetery records include a list of  cemeteries in the county, including maps, directions and often a  listing of names and dates of grave sites.

There are a limited number of Death Records indexed from records of the Crawford County Health Department

Looking for a book that the library does not have?  Ask the library staff about the Inter-Library Loan policy.  For the cost of shipping (usually free), the Crawford County Public Library can get the book you need by borrowing it from another library in the state. The book is shipped directly to CCPL for you.  Library staff will call you when your requested material arrives.  Check with the library staff for more details about this service.

Copies

Black and White Laser
8.5 x 11 .10¢
8.5 x 14 .10¢
11 x 17  .20¢

Color Laser
8.5 x 11 .50¢

From Microfilm: .10¢

Fax Service

To Send: .50¢ per page
Toll-Free Numbers: .10¢ per page
To Receive: .10¢ per page
Toll-Free Numbers: .10¢ per page

Our Fax Number is: 812-338-3034

Board Room

Small groups with a maximum of 10 people will be comfortable in this room.

Phone (812) 338-2606 to arrange a reservation.

Multi-Purpose Room

Small or large groups with a maximum of 25 people will be comfortable in this room.

Phone (812) 338-2606 to arrange a reservation.

Notary Public Services – Appointments Recommended

Walk-ins are welcome; however, we recommend calling ahead to confirm that a Notary Public is available.

This will help ensure that someone is here to assist you when you arrive.

Please call 812-338-2606 to schedule an appointment or confirm availability.