March 12, 2026 – Plain City Public Library

Spring Break Activities & Events

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.

Visit the StoryWalk at Pastime Park

Visit the StoryWalk® at Plain City’s Pastime Park, an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Pages from a children’s book are displayed in cases, which are installed along the walking path at Pastime Park. As you stroll down the trail, you’re directed to the next page in the story. Find out more about the StoryWalk®

Attend (or Watch!) a Storytime

A ll Ages Storytime
Monday, March 30
10:30AM
Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and other learning activities appropriate for ages 6 and under. Caregiver must attend. No registration required.

Bedtime Storyti me
Thursday, April 2
7:00PM
Join us on Facebook and Youtube for a LIVE Bedtime Storytime. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and more that will help your little one wind down.

Find a great NEW book to read

Why not dive into a new book? Check out lists of new and recommended books to place holds online or make a trip to the library to see what new releases are available so you can take one home today.

Check out a puzzle, game, robot, or Snap Circuit kit

PCPL has a large collection of puzzles and board games for all ages, as well as Botley coding robots and Snap Circuit kits*! A rainy spring day is the perfect time to work on a 3D puzzle or try a new game. From Candy Land and card games to Avengers Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit, the library has a game for everyone! You can even check out a kit to host your own murder mystery.

*Please note that only established PCPL patrons are eligible to check out these items

Attend a Library Program or Workshop
*May require registration

LEGO Building Club
Saturday, March 28
10:00-11:30AM
Build and create with us at the LEGO Building Club! All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Sublimation Pendants: A Workshop for Ages 12 & Up
Monday, March 30
6:00-7:00PM
Create a wearable pendant using the Workshop’s Sublimation Printer and Heat Press. For Teens (12+) and Adults. Registration is required.

Mini Wind Chimes
Friday, April 3
3:00-4:00PM
Create a mini wind chime with sunlight reflective beads and a silver bell. For ages teen (12+) and adults. Registration is required.

Plain City Writing Group
Saturday, April 4
11:00AM-1:00PM
Join fellow writers for a discussion on the editing process and how to work with editors, followed by sharing and writing time. No registration required.

Stop by a Little Lending Library

Little Lending Libraries are 24/7 book-sharing boxes that typically include books for children, teens, and adults. Take or give as many books as you’d like! Little Free Libraries have been popping up all around Plain City. You can find an interactive map of Little Lending Libraries in the Plain City area here.

Don’t forget to tag us in your social media posts! Use #PCLibrary to let us know which activities you’ve checked off your list. Have a fun and safe spring break!

Designing & Printing Banners in the Workshop

Interested in printing a vinyl banner in the Workshop? Read below for more information.

Getting Started

You must be a Plain City Public Library cardholder to use The Workshop. Learn more about registering for a library card here. Each group or individual using The Workshop is permitted to print up 16 ft of banner material per month.

Design

As The Workshop is a DIY space, you will need to design your own banner for printing. This can be done using any design platform. Some examples include Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Gimp, and Inkscape. Of these, Gimp, Inkscape, and Canva (web-based basic account) are free to use.

We recommend Canva for beginners due to its ease of use and web-based interface. They offer account set-up and several banner templates for free. You’ll find 3 sizes of banner templates within Canva that can be used with our printer. These are Small: 48×24 in, Medium: 72×36 in, and Large: 96×48 in. We suggest you stick with these if possible.

Download your design as either a (raster image) PNG file at 300 ppi resolution or as a (vector image) SVG or EPS file. If using a PNG file, you’ll also want to download it at as large a file as possible to ensure a good quality print. Low-resolution files can result in blurriness/pixelation and a poor quality print. Keep in mind that when you add elements or your own images in design platforms like Canva, you’ll want those to be at a sufficiently high resolution as well to achieve good quality prints.

Appointments and File Upload

Visit plaincitylib.org /worksho p to request an appointment and share your banner file with Workshop staff. The Workshop does accept walk-ins, but making an appointment will ensure that your Workshop experience runs smoother. Appointments allow staff to take a look at your design ahead of time and point out any changes that should be made to ensure a better print. Appointments also allow staff to be ready for you when you arrive, with the correct material loaded into the equipment.

Printing

Your banner will be printed using the Workshop’s Mimaki CJV150-130 Wide Format Eco Solvent Printer. Workshop staff will convert your image to EPS if needed, load your file into the printer’s software, and get your final approval before printing.

Depending on the size and complexity of your banner, printing can take more than 2 hours. You must be present in the Workshop while your banner is printing. If you have more than one banner, we suggest a second appointment.

Finishing

When your banner is finished printing, you will need to trim around the edges of the banner and install grommets for hanging if desired. The Workshop has all of the equipment needed for you to finish your banner.

Payment

The Workshop charges only for materials used. In the case of a banner that would include the banner material, a small ink charge, and grommets. As of 3/12/26 the costs for these items are:

Banner material – $0.78/linear ft.

Mimaki Ink – $0.60/cc

Grommets – $0.20/set