Connect Create Celebrate

Take a leisure stroll through the Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library to see handmade works created by the staff.

“Connect Create Celebrate” will be on display through the end of January during the library’s regular hours of operation. A limited amount of work will be available for purchase (cash only) through the  circulation department.

Nearly every day of the year, the hardworking library team encourages patrons to pursue their curiosity and they spend endless hours ensuring that visitors have access to a variety of knowledge in multiple formats. But who are some of these helpful people?

Steph Morrissette works in adult services. She is a dendrochronologist and she hikes through the forest as much as possible. She develops engaging nature based programs for adults and families, and is well-known for organizing popular group hikes. Checkout the library events calendar to learn how to sign up for her next adventure.

Jodie Steelman Wilson of administration enjoys the organizational side of her job and has worked at the library for a total of 20 years. She has been interested in British culture since she spent time living in the U.K. as a small child. She has a degree in journalism and enjoys reading cozy mysteries, Mozart operas, and afternoon tea.

Crystal Compton of the circulation department has greeted patrons with a friendly smile and a helpful hand for more than a decade. She is an avid Japanese role-playing (video) gamer and has a deep love for animals, real or mythical.

Tray Scorza of adult services is a recent college graduate. He received his degree from the University of Indianapolis in experience design and would like to teach at a university someday. He enjoys learning about history and space, and he spends his free time exploring digital design within gaming platforms.

Hannah Gray of the technical services
department spent time studying abroad and has multiple degrees with a focus on archives. She also works at the Linden Public Library. She enjoys reading books about history, completing fun crochet projects, and spending time with her dog, Alice.

Megan Taylor of adult services realized her dream of being a librarian early on and has been serving the public for nearly 15 years. She enjoys reading fiction and spending time with her family.

CDPL and CMMC are proud of each and every person that serves this community, professionals and volunteers alike. Our staff strive to improve access to materials on topics that matter to this community, as well as introducing materials that encourage patrons to learn about new, engaging topics.

Show your support by visiting the library on a regular basis and by telling local and state leaders how important the library is to you.

For details about CDPL’s hours of operation, to access digital resources, or to learn more about the Winter Reading programs, visit online at www.crawfordsvillelibrary.in.gov.

The Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery offers visitors the opportunity to learn about local, regional, national and international artists on a rotating basis. Consider supporting a fellow community member by purchasing a unique artwork from a local artist.

If you are an artist or a member of an artists’ group and are interested in displaying your work at the gallery in 2026, contact the gallery coordinator at 765-362-2242.