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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 hot drinks or cold drinks, The Workshop has you covered. The library has both blank ceramic mugs and stainless steel tumblers available for purchase that can be customized using our sublimation printer and heat press.

The Workshop has new double-sided blank sublimation ornaments available for purchase. With our sublimation printer and heat press, you can create a custom ornament for yourself or as a gift.

Planning on sending greeting cards soon? Well The Workshop has tools that can help! The Cricut Maker 3 can help you create one-of-a-kind cards and envelopes with its cutting, drawing, and foiling capabilities. Or you can print and cut custom address labels and gift tags on our wide-format printer.

Creating a custom tote bag in The Workshop is easy. Just print your design onto our heat-transfer vinyl, then use the heat press to apply it to the tote.

Did you know you we have 3-D printers at the library? Our Bambu Lab A1 Mini printers are perfect for printing small yet durable items. You can even print your own toys, including ones with movable parts like pictured above! You can design your own 3-D model to print using free software such as TinkerCad, or find free pre-made designs on websites like Thingiverse.com. Once you have your design, simply fill out the 3-D print request form at https://www.plaincitylib.org/services/#equipment.

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, movie, game and more which makes the decision to remove an item extremely difficult. But using the factors listed above as guiderails, public libraries are able to objectively withdraw material to make room for new, more relevant, and requested items.

After an item has been removed from our collection, we rely on partners like the Friends of the Plain City Public Library to help with responsible disposal through book sales, promotional giveaways, and in cases when material is damaged or obsolete, recycling.  Book sales are an efficient way to make withdrawn items available to community members while raising funds to support library programs and services.  In 2025, the Friends of the Plain City Public Library supplied workshop equipment, program supplies, and support for our annual Summer Reading Program series for all ages.

Interested in being a Friend? Shop at the next book sale on Saturday, Dec. 6^th, at the library, from 10am to 5pm.  And consider attending a Friends of the Library meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm to hear more about library news and events.

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.

October 23 – Yarn Pumpkin
Use yarn and a balloon to create a unique pumpkin.

October 30 – No IMake 🙁

November 6 – Suminagashi Paper Marbling
Suminagashi, which literally means “floating ink,” is a paper marbling process in which you create intricate designs using ink and soap floating on water.

November 13 – Leaf Tessellations
Create a seamless pattern of leaves using a combination of math and art.

November 20 – Robotic Hand
Learn about the bone structure of your hand as we build a robotic hand out of paper, straws, string and tape.

November 27 – No IMake 🙁

December 4 – Zoetropes
Learn about the science of animation and optical illusions by creating your own zoetrope! This vintage toy features the still frames of an animation on the inside of a cylinder with vertical slits on the outside that allow you to see the animation move as the toy spins.

December 11 – Salt Dough Ornaments
Measure, form, and roll out your salt dough. Use cookie cutter to create the shapes to turn into ornaments.

December 18 – Snowflakes 3 Ways
Make snowflakes with paper, pipe cleaners, or yarn.

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 card
  Getting a library card is easy! Click the link for library card application requirements.

• Finish summer reading requirements
  Visit our online catalog to request titles for school courses.

• Free research databases
  Use your Plain City Public Library card to access a variety of high-quality content and reliable sources.

• Download books to your device
  Short on time? Borrow e-books or audiobooks from Libby or hoopla, straight to your preferred device.

• Access to computers and printing
  Use a desktop or laptop computer in the library, or send a print from your phone or home computer.

Questions? Contact the Library online or by calling 614-873-4912 during our open hours of:

Monday-Thursday 10-8
Friday-Saturday 10-5
Closed Sunday