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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: POV 4K Ultra HD Camera w/tripod and accessoriesKII EMF MeterGhost Stop flashlightLaser Grid LightWalkie Talkie setEVP Wrist RecorderPortable power bankSBox Scanner (Kit 1)Flux 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
McCabe Memorial Reading Garden to Receive Updates
June 18, 2021
Storytime Kits
Storytime Kits are designed to make PCPL’s in-person and online Storytime experience more engaging for children by introducing interactive early learning activities. These kits are appropriate for children ages 2-5 and include instruments and manipulatives that will be used at least once throughout PCPL’s seasonal Storytime sessions. Storytime Kits are available Blog, News
June 16, 2021
BookFlix Digital Resource for Kids
Good news—the Plain City Public Library has subscribed to a fun new reading program that children and their caregivers can access from home! Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic animated stories from with thematically aligned nonfiction ebooks to build a love of reading and learning. This News
June 15, 2021
Plain City’s StoryWalk® at Pastime Park
June 5, 2021
Welcome Back!
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: 10-8Friday-Saturday: 10-5Sunday: 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 Blog, News
June 4, 2021
Kids Joke Contest
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 Blog
May 14, 2021
Library Mobile App
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 Blog, News
May 14, 2021
Kids’ Food Pickup
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 Blog, News
May 14, 2021