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March 14, 2024
Library Expansion Project
The Library will break ground this month on a building expansion which will include a workshop maker-space, community meeting room, recording studio, and drive through pick-up window. This project was made possible by a donation from Perry Yoder, a local retired business owner and library supporter. Construction is scheduled to Blog
March 8, 2024
Spring Break Events at Plain City Public Library
Visit the Library this Spring Break for fun, interesting, and educational programs for all ages! ALL AGES STORYTIMEMonday, March 2510:30AMJoin us for stories, rhymes, songs and other learning activities appropriate for ages 6 and under. Caregiver must attend. No registration required. CIRCUIT BUGS: A STEM Project for Ages 8 & Blog
February 14, 2024
Library Board Seeks New Member
The Plain City Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a new member. Prospective members must be residents of the Jonathan Alder School District. For more information about the Library Board and how to apply please click the button below. All further questions can be directed to Library Director Chris Blog
January 26, 2024
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
December 4, 2023
Libraries to host a conversation with author Ta-Nehisi Coates
Event scheduled for Sunday, February 4 The Plain City Public Library, in partnership with Bexley Public Library, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Delaware County District Library, Grandview Heights Public Library, Granville Public Library, London Public Library, Southwest Public Libraries, Upper Arlington Public Library, Westerville Public Library and Worthington Libraries, will present acclaimed Blog, News
October 25, 2023
Holiday Hours
The Plain City Public Library will observe the following holiday hours: Wednesday, December 6 – CLOSED for Staff DevelopmentMonday, December 25 – CLOSEDTuesday, December 26 – CLOSEDMonday, January 1 – CLOSED Thank you for your patience as library staff spend the holidays with our loved ones. Blog
June 8, 2023
Introducing…the Crash Cart!
You may notice a new addition to Plain City Public Library programming this summer. The Crash Cart contains everything needed to bring fun and educational STEAM projects for all ages right to you! Look for the Crash Cart this summer with a new project immediately following large events at the Blog
December 2, 2022
Holiday Resources & Tips
October 18, 2022
Librarians on the Loose
What happens when you let a bunch of librarians on the loose with tools and the Internet? Probably nothing good. Tune in to find out! Episode 1: Pumpkin Chuckin’ In this video, the librarians attempt to create a catapult in an effort to chuck some pumpkins! Interested in building your Blog
September 28, 2022
Plain City Little Lending Libraries
July 12, 2022
24/7 Pickup Lockers Now Available
Pick up your Library material from our convenient pickup lockers, available during and after regular Library operating hours. The pickup lockers are located at the rear of the building next to the book drop. Place your holds online and we will let you know when your items are available to Blog, News
May 27, 2022
Upside Down Summer Reading
We’re flipping Summer Reading on it’s head with some weird and wonderful events for teens and adults. Check out our event line-up below! Attend an Upside Down Summer Reading event to earn one entry into a drawing for a special Upside Down prize basket. Attend as many programs as you’d Blog
May 17, 2022
YA for Adults: Why We Read it & Recommendations
YA books are about changing the world.(Hay, 2019) If you’re an adult who reads YA, you’re not alone. While dated now, a study performed in 2012 discovered that more than half of YA book sales came from adults, particularly those aged 30-44. My first challenge to this statistic was “of Blog
May 3, 2022
Summer Reading 2023
Read, Learn, and Discover Something New This Summer at the Plain City Public Library The Plain City Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Program begins May 26th! The Summer Reading Program offers participants rewards for reading over the summer months. The Plain City Public Library offers a Summer Reading Program for kids (ages Blog
April 20, 2022
Happy Earth Day!
Friday, April 22nd, 2022 is Earth Day’s 52nd celebration! Looking for books for yourself or your littles? We’ve compiled a list of books with Earth Day themes to check out: How can you celebrate Earth Day this year? Donate a Tree: https://www.greencbus.org/hilltop-free-trees Calculate Your Ecological Footprint: https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/en Volunteer: https://www.earthdaycolumbus.org/volunteer Join Blog
March 14, 2022
PCPL’s Spring Break To-Do List
Looking for some fun, and FREE, activities to do over spring break? Look no further, Plain City Public Library has you covered! Check out the ideas below to read, walk, learn, and create your way through spring break. (And did we mention they’re all FREE?) Visit the StoryWalk at Pastime Blog
January 20, 2022
2022 Reading Challenge
Are you up for a challenge? Check out this 2022 Reading Challenge from NoveList. With subjects and genres for beginners and aficionados, you’ll be sure to try something new! Visit NoveList Plus, a comprehensive readers’ advisory resource for fiction and nonfiction, to help you find your next great read. This Blog