Friends of the Crown Point Library

10/21/2026

IT’S NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK!

October 18–24 is all about celebrating the people who support their libraries—and this week, we’re celebrating YOU!

The Friends of the Crown Point Library Fall Book Sale is happening Thursday, October 22, from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Friday, October 23, from 9 a.m.–noon.

Here’s a special perk for Friends members: Fill a bag for just $1! Nonmembers pay $5 per bag. Mix and match books, DVDs, and more. Bags are provided!

Not a member yet? Join us at the library front desk or during the sale. Plus, anyone who joins or renews their membership in October will be entered to win a Lifetime Membership valued at $150! The winner will be announced November 2.

Shop for great finds, support your library, and celebrate Friends Week with us!

Crown Point Community Library
122 N. Main Street, Crown Point

10/12/2026

Did you know?
The Friends of the Library provide additional funding that allows the library to expand its programs and outreach, such as the annual screening license for MOVIE NIGHTS at BULLDOG PARK.

Bunco Night is one way you can help support community programming. Get your ticket today!

$30 Friends members | $35 non-members (Cash or check
Crown Point Community Library
Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door.

10/09/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗?

Because supporting your library is an investment in your community.

Friends of the Crown Point Library members help support library programs, services, and special projects through membership, fundraising, and volunteer service.

There are many ways to be involved. You can shop the book sales, volunteer your time, attend Friends events, help with fundraising—or simply become a member and show your support for the Crown Point Library.

And there's an extra incentive to join in October:

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣—𝗮 $𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲! Join at the library front desk or during the Fall Book Sale.

09/25/2026

Right here in Crown Point, 894 children receive a free, age-appropriate book every month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Since our local program began in 2014, 1,346 children have graduated from the program—and the impact continues with every book delivered.

Behind every book is a community of people who believe in the power of giving, including our local partner, Crown Point Rotary Club , along with the Crown Point Community Foundation, and supporters who help make this program possible.

On September 25, Give Like Dolly Day, you can help us reach even more children and families in Crown Point. Give the gift of a book—and help a child discover a lifelong love of reading.

Help us make an even bigger impact for Crown Point’s children. Donate today:
https://cpcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1063

09/25/2026

Give Like Dolly Day is coming on September 25!

Join us in giving back to children in Crown Point by supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Crown Point, Indiana. Your support helps make it possible for children in our community to receive a free, high-quality book every month from birth to age 5.

Learn more about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Crown Point and how to donate: https://crownpointlibrary.org/2026/09/24/give-like-dolly-help-put-more-books-in-the-hands-of-crown-point-children/

09/24/2026

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱!

Dolly Parton has always believed in the power of giving—and in giving children the tools to dream big. This 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we’re bringing that spirit of generosity home to 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁.

On September 25, the Friends invite our community to join us in giving back to children by supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Crown Point, Indiana. Your support helps make it possible for children in our community to receive a free, high-quality book every month from birth to age 5.

Learn more and find out how you can support the children in Crown Point: https://crownpointlibrary.org/2026/09/24/give-like-dolly-help-put-more-books-in-the-hands-of-crown-point-children/

09/04/2026

Dine Out for Your Library! Skip the cooking and join the Friends at Radius – Crown Point on Tuesday, September 15!

10% of all food purchases throughout the day will be donated to the Crown Point Community Library.

Bring your appetite and help support the programs, services, and resources your library provides!

No coupon or special code needed. See you at Radius!

09/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our travel presentation last night. If you were unable to make it, visit our webpage for all the information on the Collette Tours we have planned for 2027!

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06/09/2026

📣 Volunteers Needed for Summer Reading Kick-Off! 📣

We are looking for volunteers to help at the Library's Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration on Thursday, June 11, at Bulldog Park!

This year's theme, "Unearth A Story," promises an exciting afternoon of family fun, reading, and discovery. Community families will join us to celebrate the start of Summer Reading with activities including:

🦕 Adopt-A-Dinosaur
⛏️ Fossil Dig
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎨 Face Painting
📚 Summer Reading Registration
💳 Library Card Sign-Up
✨ And much more!

Volunteers are needed between 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and will assist at the Friends of the Library table, share membership information, answer questions, or assist library staff with activity stations throughout the event. Volunteers can sign up for the entire event or a shorter shift.

This is one of the library's biggest events of the year, and your support helps create a fun, welcoming experience for local families while promoting literacy and lifelong learning in our community.

Interested in helping? Comment below, call (219) 306-4599, or sign up at the front desk at the Crown Point location.

05/28/2026

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱!
The Friends of the Crown Point Library are looking for volunteers to help with upcoming library events. Whether you can give a couple of hours or an evening, your help makes a difference.

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱!
𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻-𝗨𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲
Help greet adults in the library lobby, share information about the Adult Summer Reading program, and encourage sign-ups.

Available shifts:
• Monday, June 1: 9–11 a.m. or 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 2: 1–3 p.m. or 3–5 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 3: 5–7 p.m.

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸
Help set up materials at the Friends table and assist staff with activity stations.

Available shifts:
• Thursday, June 11: 3–5:30 p.m. or 5:30–8 p.m.

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 (𝟮𝟭𝟵) 𝟲𝟲𝟯-𝟬𝟮𝟳𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟰.

Thank you for supporting the Friends and helping make library events possible for our community!