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August 11, 2023
Employment Opportunity

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

November 9, 2022
Holiday Hours
The Plain City Public Library will observe the following holiday hours: Wednesday, December 7 – CLOSED for Staff DevelopmentSaturday, December 24 – CLOSEDMonday, December 26 – CLOSEDSaturday, December 31 – OPEN 10-5Monday, January 2 – CLOSED Thank you for your patience as we spend the holidays with our loved ones. Blog

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
January 3, 2022
Your Personal Librarian

November 9, 2021
Snap Circuits – Available for Checkout
Snap circuits, for learners ages 8 and up, teach introductory circuitry skills and help develop understanding about how electronics work. Each set contains 100+ guided projects with easy-to-follow explanations as shown below. PCPL has a variety of Snap Circuit sets available for checkout. Snap Circuits Jr. (2 AA batteries) With Blog

September 18, 2021
Ghost Hunting Kits
Check out one of two Ghost Hunting Kits from the Plain City Public Library, filled with equipment for your next paranormal investigation. PCPL’s Ghost Hunting Kits include: POC 4K Ultra HD Camera w/tripod and accessories KII EMF Meter Ghost Stop flashlight Laser Grid Light Walkie Talkie set SBox Scanner (Kit Blog

September 14, 2021
Botley the Coding Robot – Available for Checkout
Botley the coding robot, intended for ages 5 and up and 2019 toy of the year, provides children with introductory STEM and coding learning opportunities. With his remote programmer, obstacle detection, and black line following capabilities, program Botley to traverse obstacle courses and help him along on grand adventures or Blog

August 19, 2021