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City outlines summer events calendar as library reports record use and rising services
Summary
Crown Point staff previewed a packed summer calendar at Bulldog Park, including the farmer’s market, concerts, car cruises, Taste of Crown Point and movie nights with the library; the library reported 230,000+ visitors in 2025 and growth in cardholders and ematerial circulation.
City events staff and the library used the mayor’s monthly session to preview a full summer calendar and to highlight library growth.
Events calendar: Parks and special events staff said Bulldog Park programming includes the farmer’s market beginning this Saturday, a corn roast, relocated market days at Wheeler Middle School, car cruise concerts, a free summer concert series, movie nights in partnership with the library, the Taste of Crown Point (July 17–18), the NSA Girls Softball World Series opening ceremonies, and other festivals and fundraisers through September. The mayor noted the July 4 parade will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States and named Jerry Ross and Jeffrey Slaughter as grand marshals.
Library year in review: Julie Windorff, representing the library, presented draft 2025 figures: more than 230,000 visitors (a 4% increase year over year), resident cardholders up about 11%, and ematerial circulation up about 13.6% following participation in the Indiana Digital Library. The library said meeting room and study room reservations also rose and that summer reading programming will run June 1 through July with prizes and community events at Bulldog Park.
Why it matters: The events program and increased library usage reflect recovery and growth in downtown foot traffic and community programming; parks and library partnerships are cited as drivers of local economic activity on the square.
Quote: "We have over 230,000 visitors here at the library in 2025," Julie Windorff said, noting year‑over‑year gains and record attendance for some programs.
Next steps: Tickets and sponsorships are available for major ticketed items online; staff asked residents to check the city website for schedules and to sign up for event volunteer or vendor wait lists.
