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March 12, 2026
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 Blog, News
March 12, 2026
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 Blog
February 11, 2026
IMake: After School STEAM Activities
Drop in and create, invent, and explore with a different hands-on project every Thursday from 3:00pm-4:30pm.Projects are designed for ages 8 and up. No registration is required. February 12 – Möbius Strip HeartsCreate a Valentine’s Day themed decoration using geometry. February 19 – Makey Makey PianoAn invention kit for the Blog
December 11, 2025
Make It In The Workshop!
Plain City Public Library cardholders are invited to visit The Workshop this December, or anytime throughout the year, to create unique, personalized gifts. Check out samples of what you can make below. To learn more about any of these projects or to request an appointment, visit https://www.plaincitylib.org/workshop/ Whether you prefer Blog
December 2, 2025
Book Sale
Public libraries have limited funds and floor space so it’s important to make the most of both. Librarians look at factors such as usage statistics, condition, relevancy, and age when evaluating which items to withdraw from a collection. Few people love books more than a librarian. We value every book, Blog
August 1, 2025
Back-to-School with PCPL
Back-to-school is right around the corner! Don’t send your kids back without their most important school supply: their library card. Let PCPL help with your back-to-school preparations! Get a library cardGetting a library card is easy! Click the link for library card application requirements. Finish summer reading requirementsVisit our online Blog
May 30, 2025
Summer Reading 2025
Color Our World This Summer at the Plain City Public Library The Plain City Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program begins May 31st! 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 3 – 12), Blog
January 27, 2025
Drive-Up Window Now Open
Pick up your Library material from our convenient drive-up window located on the west side of the building, connected to the Workshop and Community Room. While the drive-up window is available now, the Workshop and Community Room will open to library patrons later this spring. The drive-up window is open Blog
October 3, 2024
2024 Levy Renewal
May 28, 2024
The Upside Down Summer Reading Program: What is it? How do I participate?
March 14, 2024
Library Expansion Project
Join us for the Grand Opening of the Perry Yoder Workshop and Community Room! Friday, March 73:00-5:00pm This event is open to the public and will include tours of this new library space and equipment demonstrations. The first 100 visitors who show their Plain City Public Library card will receive 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
Update: Donate Your Used Eclipse Glasses Used eclipse glasses can be dropped off at the Plain City Public Library during open hours of Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm and Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Eclipse glasses will be donated to locations in need around the world through the Astronomers Without Borders Solar Glasses Recycling And Distribution Blog
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