Blog Archives

Bring in Pictures for Digital Collection

3/27/2018

Scanning Party at the Plainville Public Library, Monday, April 9 from 4:30 - 7pm. Bring in up to 10 pictures of Plainville people, places or events to add to the Plainville Digital History Collection and the Historical Commission. For more information and forms to fill out before you come in see http://www.plainvillepubliclibrary.org/scanning-party.html

NEW passes to Ecotarium and Zoo New England

3/20/2018

NEW PASSES - The Friends of the Plainville Public Library have purchased two new library passes to EcoTarium in Worcester and Zoo New England, which consists of Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham.

The EcoTarium pass admits 2 Adults and 2 Children for a discounted admission of $9 Adults (19+), $7 Seniors (65+), $7 Youths (2-18) and is open Tuesday to Sunday.

The Zoo New England pass admits 6 people for a discounted admission of $9 Adults (13+), $9 Seniors (62+), $6 Youths (2-12) and is open daily.

Phonics Night for Families March 21

3/19/2018

Kids in grades K -2 and parents - Come to the library for some fun and games that help build literacy skills. There will be games and activities for different reading levels, even pre-readers, and everyone can make their own phonics reader to take home. Please drop in the library if you are available and enjoy some family fun together. Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30pm

Register for Pinterest Can't Fail

3/15/2018

Adults and Teens register to make a set of 4 coasters using ink and alcohol on tiles. No artistic talent needed. Materials Fee of $4 per set will be collected that evening. Please register online at http://www.plainvillepubliclibrary.org/pinterestcantfail.html

Library closed Tuesday March 13

3/12/2018

Due to the impending snow storm (really, Blizzard conditions and 14+ inches?) the Plainville Public Library will be closed Tuesday to keep all of our staff safe in the storm. All items that were due on Tuesday will be due back now on Thursday March 15, to give you all a chance to dig out. Be safe!

Library Programs on 3/7 postponed

3/7/2018

Due to weather: The Open House for Day Care providers is postponed until Wendnesday March 14 from 6 - 7:30pm
And the Pinterest Can't Fail Club is postponed until Monday, March 12 at 7pm. Thank you for understanding. Stay safe tonight (they just upped the snow totals!)

Drop in Device Help with Kristine

3/4/2018

Mondays at 7pm - Have a question on how to use your device to get FREE eBooks? Come see Kristine. She can lend a hand and get you all set up with Overdrive. Bring your library card and your device and your "store" login.

Last day to register for Pinterest Can't Fail

3/3/2018

Today, March 3, is the last day to register for the Pinterest Can't Fail Club on March 7 at 7pm. We are making felt succulents in a magnet backed container for a materials fee of just $8 (selling on Esty for $17.50).
Adults and Teens Register at http://www.plainvillepubliclibrary.org/pinterestcantfail.html

Early Childhood Educator Open House 3/7

3/1/2018

We invite all Early Childhood Providers to an exclusive open house for our new Play with a Purpose Area.
Wednesday, March 7
6-7:30pm
We have implemented new play areas and learning activities, all with the intent to create a learning center experience to promote Kindergarten readiness for everyone. We have carts which will feature STEM, Art and Literacy activities. And the new Play area built by the Tri County Regional Vocational students can rotate different themes to engage children in active play. Refreshments served.

What's New?