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Plain City’s StoryWalk® at Pastime Park

15 June 2021
Amanda Warner
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The Plain City Public Library, in partnership with the Village of Plain City, is proud to announce the installation of a StoryWalk® at Plain City’s Pastime Park. The StoryWalk® is 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.

This StoryWalk® installation was made possible through a combination of grant funds secured by Plain City Parks and Recreation and a donation from the Friends of the Plain City Public Library. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.  Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Pastime Park is located at 370 N. Chillicothe St., Plain City. The Walking Trail is located next to the playground at the main entrance to the park.

Welcome Back!

5 June 2021
Amanda Warner
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Library Open for Browsing Beginning 6/7

The Library will be open for browsing without appointments beginning Monday, June 7 with newly extended hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10-8
Friday-Saturday: 10-5
Sunday: Closed

Curbside services will continue during the hours of:
Monday-Saturday 10-5.

Due to social distancing requirements, the building capacity will be limited at 20% (or about 50 visitors at one time) and patrons will be asked to limit their visits to one hour or less. Masks will be required indoors for unvaccinated patrons over 2 years old and outdoors when social distancing isn’t possible. As always, if you’re experiencing coughing, fever, chills, or other flu-like symptoms, please do not visit the library.

We’re looking forward to a summer of fun and educational events for all ages, both outdoors and virtual. Welcome back to the Plain City Public Library!

Kids Joke Contest

4 June 2021
Amanda Warner
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Why are libraries the tallest buildings in the world?
Because they have so many stories!

Calling all budding comedians: share your best library or book-themed joke with us!  Kids ages 5-12 will get the chance to read their joke on the library’s new phone recording.

To enter your joke, click on the link below to fill out the contest form. Contest begins on June 4, 2021 and ends at 9 p.m. on June 16, 2021. Winners will be chosen by Plain City Public Library staff. Winners will be contacted by telephone or email on or before June 21, 2021 to make voice recording arrangements. A legal guardian must sign a consent release form in order to participate. Jokes will be recorded into a sound file that will be played as part of the library’s “on hold” recording. Winners will also receive a keepsake bookmark with a link to the sound recording.

Kids Joke Contest Form

Library Mobile App

14 May 2021
Amanda Warner
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Download PCPL’s New Mobile App

Download the Plain City Public Library’s new mobile app to use library services and access information…anytime, anywhere!

The user-friendly design allows you to access the library’s e-resources, use an eCard version of your library card, access all of the library’s digital content providers, and much more.

Mobile App Features

Manage your account by logging in with your library card number and PIN.

Renew materials, place and manage holds, and check your account balance.

Use your eCard to check out materials at the library.

Browse and reserve Recommended Reads.

Search our catalog, place holds, find similar items and locate a copy to pick up from our library or any library within the Central Library Consortium.

Check out our social media platforms.

Access our Digital Collection in one convenient location. Borrow or stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, music, and magazines from OverDrive, Freegal, BookFlix and hoopla. Access online learning with CreativeBug and LinkedIn Learning and a variety of other online resources.

Search for, discover, and register for one of our many events! See events by date and add them to your calendar or share them with your friends on social media.

See a book that looks interesting? Scan an ISBN barcode from the back of a book to see if a copy is available at the library.

How to Get Started

iOS & Android Devices
Download the app by searching for Plain City Public Library in the Apple App store or Google Play store on your device.

Kids’ Food Pickup

14 May 2021
Amanda Warner
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Pickup FREE Shelf Stable Food

Volunteers will be at the following locations handing out shelf stable meals each week. Any child or student will receive five meals. The child need not be present, but federal regulations now require us to collect the names of recipients. A special thank you to our partners Children’s Hunger Alliance, D.N.A. Community Center, Maranatha Community Fellowship, and Journey Community Church.