Plainville
Public Library 
Ask a Librarian at 508-695-1784 or Email
198 South St., Plainville, Massachusetts 02762
Check out...Value of Plainville Library Service 2007 Good Search to Raise money for Friends Going Green
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Ask a Librarian at 508-695-1784 or Email 198 South St., Plainville, Massachusetts 02762 Check out...Value of Plainville Library Service 2007 Good Search to Raise money for Friends Going Green |
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Why Certification is important to YOU!
Public Library Certification is important and you may not
realize how important it is to you and how you use your library. Do you like
ordering books online? Do you get stuff from other libraries? Do you go to
Foxboro to check out Museum Passes? All of that is the result of Reciprocal
Borrowing - and all of it hinges on your Public Library being certified by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
You see, Public Libraries have been doing reciprocal borrowing, regional administration of our database (SAILS Library Network) and regional delivery (Southeastern Mass. Regional Library System) for years. And it is what we do best. You need a movie, book or music and we can get it from any library in Massachusetts. If not, we go even further a field and get it from any library in the country. As a matter of fact, sometimes it is so seamless you don't even realize the book is from Wareham but just checked it out in Plainville. It means we pool our resources to bring you the best in library service. And the reason I tell you this is, without being Certified, other public libraries in Massachusetts DO NOT HAVE TO loan anything to us. Which means if we don't have it - we don't have it and we won't be able to get it for you. AND - it means you can't go to North Attleboro and use your SAILS card there, or go to Walpole and use their library. I am sure a lot of people would be disappointed. What would happen when the Famous Massachusetts Person book report, or the State Fair or Science Fair or the History Day projects come up? You would have the information we have here but would not be able to borrow more books from another library. The funding for the Plainville Public Library is slated to be cut 20% from what was requested by the Board of Library Trustees (or $41,395). This means we are at risk of losing our Certification if a Waiver is not approved by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. In order to maintain certification without a waiver the Plainville Public Library needs $34,764 to be restored. Please support the Plainville Public Library and its funding to ensure YOUR public library is Certified for Fiscal Year 2009. Thank you. What you can do: Read this Open Letter to the Board of Selectmen to understand the details. Go to Town Meeting on Monday, May 19 at 7:30 at the Wood School. Vote to ensure that $34,764 is allocated in the Override budget for the library. Voice to your Selectman how important your library is to you. Vote on June 16 to approve the Override funding.
Route 95N or S to Route 495 North
to Exit 15, Route 1A. Take a left off the ramp onto 1A towards the Wrentham
Outlets. Follow for 2.2 miles. The library is on the right, a brick building
with a clock tower. From Route 152 (Attleboro): Follow 152 N until the intersection with Route 106 (McDonalds & Mobil). Take a left onto 106. Follow 106 over hill, across Route 1, and back down the hill. At the bottom of the hill there is a light (Route 1A) Take a right onto Route 1A and we are approx. 1.5 miles on left side Regular Hours: Monday 1-8pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10-5pm, Wednesday 10-8pm, Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10-2pm, Sunday Closed Summer Hours start June 1: Monday 1-8pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10-5pm, Wednesday 10-8pm, Friday 10-2pm, Closed Saturdays and Sundays until after Labor Day. Holidays: Closed Monday April 21 for Patriot's Day, Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day, July 4th. Suggestions? Comments? email us at info@plainvillepubliclibrary.org QUICK TRIP LIBRARY SERVICE! No Time to browse the Library? Place holds on what you want via the catalog - You get a call or email telling you they are waiting for you - Call us when you are on your way and we will have your items already checked out to you when you arrive. Save Time & Money! Library Elf Keep track of your whole family's checkouts & holds with one step, even on cards from nearly any public library in Massachusetts (free with sign up)
The newest trend in on-the-go-audio is now available for you listening pleasure. These Playaways are self contained digital audiobooks. Which means no tapes to break, no discs to scratch and nothing to lose. Simply provide your own earbuds or any basic car audio adapter and press play. These will go out for 2 weeks and are available on a first come basis. Fines are 5 cents a day to a maximum of $5. We currently have a some fiction titles and are working on getting languages into the system now. Click here to see our full list available right now. Playaway: Frequently Asked Questions
How long does one AAA battery last? A standard AAA battery will provide about 12 hours of playtime. How do I know how much battery is left in my unit? The Playaway has a small battery icon that is displayed on the screen. There are 4 levels of battery life reflected in the icon. When one bar is left you have 20% power left. How do I change the battery? Locate the battery clip at the wide base of the player. Then, use your thumb or coin to push the clip which will allow you to unsnap and remove the cover. After that, remove the old battery and replace with a fully charged battery. Lastly, snap the cover back into place. Do you need the old batteries back? Yes! We do need the batteries back after you listen to Playaway. We will be converting over to rechargeable batteries and will recharge your battery when it is returned and give you a new one upon each checkout. Can I use my own headphones? You have to. We do not circulate headphones. The Playaway has a universal headphone jack and can work with almost any headphones, speakers or car adapters. For a limited time you can purchase ear buds at the circulation desk for $2 if you do not have a pair. Can I use Playaway in the car? Yes. Playaway was specifically designed to use the most commonly available cassette adapters and FM transmitters. What do I do if my Playaway locks up? Like any good storyteller, sometimes the Playaway needs a moment to catch its breath. First turn it off and on. If that doesn’t work, remove and reinsert the battery. How do I remove bookmarks? In order to remove previous bookmarks you must press the bookmark button at the time you are viewing the bookmark on the LCD screen. The fastest way to do this if by using the “skip forward” button. You will be able to view each chapter and bookmark for that title.
Faux Book Club (really, no meetings) Ever wanted a book suggestion, to join a book club - but had no time. Well here is the perfect book club for you. A Faux Book Club! That's right - no meetings. But we give you a suggested book each month to read, with copies available near the circulation desk. Topics will rotate from fiction to classics or non fiction. Think of it as a suggested book list. And if you want to chime in about the book please do at the Blog at http://fauxbookclub.blogspot.com/ Discussion questions are posted there to get you thinking. Now reading: May: Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory
Return
Box at Wood School! The Plainville Public Library has just made it easier to return your library books and movies. A new drive-up stainless steel return box is located on the parking lot island at the Wood School on Messenger Street for your convenience. Simply turn right into the parking lot as you enter the Wood School driveway. The Plainville Library worked with the Plainville Schools to locate the box a safe distance from the buildings with easy drive-up access. The Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc. purchased the box, and the school department completed the installation January 1, 2006. The Library will be picking up the items from the box everyday. Your items will be checked in as if they had come back on the previous pick up day.
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Library Cards
Here is your keychain style card
Here is you wallet card! Have you forgotten your library card by your computer when you picked up books? Did your husband take your keys again? Now, don't miss a beat. We have stronger, longer lasting, and no rub off barcode library cards that come in a matched set of Keychain and a regular card style. For Just $2 ... Make the switch!
Trade in your unwanted coupons for things you always buy. Located by the chairs in front of the circulation desk. There are always great savings for baby products, health and beauty, pet food, and more things you use every day.
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