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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What does State Certified Public Library Mean? Can my child get a library card? My library card is going to expire - now what? How do I change my address/phone or email? Can I return movies in the book drop? How many movies can I take out? Can I pay my fines with my debit card? What if you don't have the book I want? How do I get an email telling me when things are due? What can I do if I don't want to be called when items come in for me? Can I send a Fax from the library? Do you have a Conference Room I can use? Do you have a Conference Room I can use? The Conference Room is available to non profit groups at no charge and to tutors and local businesses for training or educational purposes at a small fee with a 2 hour minimum. Click here for complete rules and regulations (or are available at the library). The application for use can be viewed and printed here. The room seats 8-10 people with a 6 foot table (optional). Other options include use of the white board, projector and screen, 2 square coffee tables, DVD/VHS player, or a wheeled flat top cart. Can I send a Fax from the library? Fax service in available. Pricing: Sending domestic is $2.50 for first page $1 each additional page, Sending international is $3.50 for first page $2 each additional page. Receiving faxes is $1 per page. Payment must be made before sending or receiving of faxes. For full rules and regulation please click for Public Fax Machine Policy Yes there is a copy machine for public use. It is located near the ladies room. Copies are 15 cents a page, for legal or letter size. The machine also reduces and enlarges. The machine takes change and $1 bills. You can fill out a registration form at the library and bring with you an item with your current address on it, ie: driver's license, phone bill, car registration. We now have an online option, fill out this FORM, and your library card will be mailed to your home address, as address verification. This online option is only for NEW cards for adults only. Thank you. Library cards are free for first time registrants. If you lose your card there is a $2.00 replacement fee. Can my child get a library card? Children can get their own library card when they are able to write both their first and last name. Parents must come in with the child to sign the registration form. At this time children cannot obtain library cards through the online registration. My library card is going to expire - now what? Library cards expire once every three years to give us a chance to catch up with our customers. We want to make sure we have the most current contact information for you. If you get a notice that your card will expire - just give us a call at 508-695-1784 and we will verify your information over the phone and renew your card for another three years. How do I change my address/phone or email? When you are logged in to the SAILS catalog at www.sailsinc.org click on MY ACCOUNT then choose CHANGE MY ADDRESS Your PIN number is a number assigned to you by the computer. For most people it is the last 4 digits of your phone number. You can call the library and ask for your PIN number if that doesn't work. After you log into the SAILS library network the first time using your PIN number you can change it to anything you will remember, by going to MY ACCOUNT and CHANGE PIN. Can I return movies in your book drop? Yes! We allow all materials to be placed into the book drop, except kits because of their size (they'd get stuck). The book drop is a silver door located to the left of the entrance. How many movies can I take out? You are allowed to check out as many movies as you like in either DVD or VHS format. We have no limits. Can I pay my fines with my debit card? No, unfortunately we can only accept cash, check or money order for payment of lost books or fines. What if you don't have the book I want? The Plainville Library is a member of the SAILS Library Network of over 50 libraries and chances are someone will have what you need. If not we can search for your specific item in the Massachusetts Virtual Catalog, and if it is available we can have it shipped to us. How do I get an email telling me when things are going to be due? Give the circulation desk your email address to add to your record. What can I do if I don't want to be called every time something comes in for me? You have 2 options... If you still want to be notified you can give us your email address and tell us you only want an email, instead of a phone call. OR you simply tell the desk not to call and we will make a notation in your record. Everyone has got to have some, so please take a look here if you have any questions on how long things go out for or fines or fees.
FINES: $5.00 per day on Museum Passes (max. $25) $.50 per day on all videos and DVD's (max. $10) $1.00 per day on all kits, and puppet and book kits (max $10) 5 cents per day on all other items (max. $5) FEES: $2.00 to replace a lost library card $5.00 process fee added to lost books $25.00 Out of State Resident fee for card/year 20 cents per page for printing from our computers Plainville Public Library Behavior Policy & Unattended Children Policy Plainville Public Library Computer Users Agreement & Internet Policy Plainville Public Library Rules for Public Use of Personal Computers Plainville Public Library Conference Room Policy and Application for use Wireless Internet Policy (addendum to above Computer Users Agreement & Internet Policy) Wireless
Internet Policy The Plainville Public Library offers wireless internet access via Comcast. Users of the library’s wireless access are subject to the provisions of the Internet Policy, with the additional following guidelines for use: The wireless connection is not secure. The library assumes no responsibility for the following: · Intercepted transmissions, including unauthorized access to personal information such as (but not limited to) name, passwords, telephone and credit card numbers. · Viruses, malware, and hacks · Hardware or software damage · Loss or theft of equipment or data, including that left unattended due to lack or lesser virus protection and firewalls. The library staff offers no assistance in establishing or maintaining a wireless connection, or for technical support. Printing is not available to wireless users at the library at this time. Created 6/12/07 What does State Certified Mean? A State Certified Public Library is one who has passed the criteria set for by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners for their population group. Plainville is in the 5,000 - 9,999 group. Which means the following: 1. We spend 19% of our total budget on Library Materials (books, magazines, movies, etc) 2. We are open a minimum of 25 hours a week. 3. We employ a certified Library Director. 4. Our Town appropriates the correct amount of money towards the running of the library. Which is the average of the last three years funding, mulitplied by 1.025 to get the amount to be spent for the following Fiscal Year. 5. We are open to all residents of the Commonwealth. 6. We do not charge for normal Library Services. 5. We submit the correct reports on time. What benefits do we get from being Certified? The Plainville Public Library gets many benefits from being certified. 1. We are eligible to apply for Federal and State grants, like the one that started our very popular Mother Goose on the Loose storytime for ages 0-2. 2. We get State Aid money in the amount of approximately $12,000 which we use to pay for Membership in the SAILS Library Network. 3. Our customers can borrow books, movies and more from any public library in the State, including items that are sent to us and those that they borrow in person at the neighboring library. Regionalization at its best 4. You have access to thousands of magazine and newspaper articles online with your library card. For more information on State Aid and Certification please go the the MBLC web site. |
