Discover birds, wildlife and nature right in our backyard at Hawkins Woods. Join a Stoney Brook Audubon nature educator for a hike through the trails at Hawkins Woods (119A Hawkins St., Plainville). 

This hike is limited to 25 adults and is for birders and hiker of all abilities.  Please register below. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear good footwear or hiking boots. Binoculars welcome.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc. and with permission of the Plainville Conservation Agent. 

Drop by the Children's Department to make a flower bouquet card for a special lady in your life! This event is for kids of all ages.

Enjoy stories and a craft in the Children's Department every Monday morning. This program is intended for ages 2-5.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

Rhyme Time is a drop-in program intended for infants and toddlers. Each week we will share an interactive story, finger plays, music and movement activities, and more. Children are welcome to engage with the program as much as they feel comfortable. Our intention is to introduce early literacy skills in a low-key environment, followed by social play time (for both children and caregivers!).

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

Free and open to all. Join author Matthew Raidbard as he discusses the importance of coaches viewing themselves as leaders and teaching them about leadership practice while promoting his book, "Lead Like a Pro".   Athletic coaches are asked to wear more and more hats with each passing season, and in many cases, they are not receiving the support or training necessary to help them succeed in their ever-expanding roles. Whether you are a volunteer coaching your child's team, a part-time high school coach who's also a teacher, or a full-time college or professional coach, this presentation will teach you new ways to enhance your leadership style and become a better coach for your athletes and team. Matthew is the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Student-Athlete Development at Quinnipiac University and has a Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Also joining us will be strength and conditioning coach, Owen Campbell (CSCS), from Edge Performance Systems to talk about the importance of nutrition and conditioning for young athletes. OC works with professional  (NHL and NFL) and D1 college level athletes as well as high school athletes at the facility in Foxboro. He is a published scientific author in the Journal of Exercise and Nutrition.

Mother-Daughter Murder Night is a big-hearted mystery about a trio of amateur sleuths--a grandma, single mom, and teenage girl--who come together to solve a murder in their coastal California town.It's a murder mystery, a family story, and a love letter to strong women everywhere.I never expected to write a novel, but when my mom got diagnosed with advanced cancer in 2020, it changed my priorities. I wrote Mother-Daughter Murder Night as a way to connect with my mom during a tough time. I hope it brings you as much joy as it has brought us.

Adults - Drop in join us for a craft project. This project is free but the number of projects may be limited. This month we are making: paper succulent and vase that you never need to water!

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Bring your favorite stuffed friend for a pajama storytime and craft with Miss Cailin! Stuffies can be left in the library for a special no-humans-allowed sleepover, and get picked up on Friday or Saturday! All ages welcome. Registration is required; please register below.

Molly will be leading a book club for adults on the second Thursday of each month. She has volunteered her time to lead a lively discussion, while you can meet new people who love reading as well. Feel free to bring a beverage and relax in our comfy chairs while you talk about the book.  If you would like a reminder about this program, please register below

The next titles are: 

May 9 - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

For ages 5 and up - Come build and create with our 1000's of library legos. Meet new friends who like Legos, too. We will display your creations

For ages 5 and up - Come build and create with our 1000's of library legos. Meet new friends who like Legos, too. We will display your creations

Enjoy stories and a craft in the Children's Department every Monday morning. This program is intended for ages 2-5.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

Rhyme Time is a drop-in program intended for infants and toddlers. Each week we will share an interactive story, finger plays, music and movement activities, and more. Children are welcome to engage with the program as much as they feel comfortable. Our intention is to introduce early literacy skills in a low-key environment, followed by social play time (for both children and caregivers!).

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! The Zoom room will open at 9:00am and stays open until Noon, for informal networking.

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. 

This week's topic (May 15) is Interview Practice

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc. and 35 other libraries in Massachusetts

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

We'll be using fake flowers and contact paper to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind suncatchers to take home and hang in your window! This is a drop-in activity that's best suited for ages 5-13. 

Our Dungeons & Dragons Club for grades 3-8 meets on the third Thursday of every month in the Children's Department. No previous experience necessary; this club is great for beginners. No registration requried.

This is the last session of the season! D&D Club will resume in the fall.

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Parents and children ages 7 and up are invited to discover their creativity with watercolors. Materials will be provided. Drop in. Discover how easy it is to use watercolors to create. 

King Philip High School student Julia Cohn will be running a special storytime and craft at our library! No registration required; just stop by!

Parents and children ages 7 and up are invited to discover their creativity with watercolors. Materials will be provided. Drop in. Discover how easy it is to use watercolors to create. 

Enjoy stories and a craft in the Children's Department every Monday morning. This program is intended for ages 2-5.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

Rhyme Time is a drop-in program intended for infants and toddlers. Each week we will share an interactive story, finger plays, music and movement activities, and more. Children are welcome to engage with the program as much as they feel comfortable. Our intention is to introduce early literacy skills in a low-key environment, followed by social play time (for both children and caregivers!).

Get out of the office (or home office) and bring your lunch to the Library and let's talk about what you've been reading. Meet new people that love to read and get ideas of what to read next. Maybe you'll even get some good ideas of what to bring for lunch! Library staff will be here to help guide a lively discussion.

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.

About the Author: Rebecca F. Kuang is the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Poppy War trilogy, Babel: An Arcane History, and Yellowface. A Marshall Scholar, she has an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford; she is now pursuing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale, where she studies diaspora, contemporary Chinese literature, and Asian American literature.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

Just in time for summer, participants will make several recipes for BBQ rubs to take home to make your grilled items taste delicious! We will be sampling the rubs with vegetables in this class, but recipes can be used on chicken, beef, pork, etc. Recipes will be passed out in class to take home. Recipes are from the Secrets to Smoking on the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker and Other Smokers: An Independent Guide with Master Recipes from a BBQ Champion and Massachusetts Resident, Bill Gillespie, and his BBQ team, Smokin' Hoggz BBQ. Registration is required and is for adults only.

This popular spring activity is back! We'll be painting wooden birdhouses to bring home to our feathered friends! Sign up for session #1 from 3-4 pm or session #2 from 4-5 pm. This event is for ages 5-13. Registration is required.

This popular spring activity is back! We'll be painting wooden birdhouses to bring home to our feathered friends! Sign up for session #1 from 3-4 pm or session #2 from 4-5 pm. This event is for ages 5-13. Registration is required.

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Animal food production, which encompasses raising livestock for meat, dairy products and eggs, as well as commercial fishing, has serious environmental impacts. You will learn how animal food production results in greenhouse gases and pollution, while using lots of land and water. Eating a healthy plant-based diet can lower your environmental footprint, while improving your health. You can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol level, while losing weight and raising your energy level.

 Sara Sezun is Chair of the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter Plant-based Planet Team. She has eaten a plant-based diet for 36 years, and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others.

Zoom link for event will be emailed 24hrs before the event. Sponsored by the Norwell Public Library

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will have a Puzzle Sale on Saturday, May 25th at the Town Hall Meeting room

Items include hundreds of puzzles from 300 to 2,000 pieces. All puzzles were completed by our puzzle volunteers to ensure completeness and are in bags. Prices are $2 unless otherwise marked for single puzzles, $3 for new puzzles and $5 for multi-pack puzzles. CASH ONLY.

If you need help getting eBooks onto your device - we can help. Please give us a call at 508-695-1784 to set up an apointment. Please bring your device and library card with your to your apointment.

Closed for Holiday

The puzzle sale will continue in the library’s conference room during normal library hours from May 28th - June 1st.

Items include hundreds of puzzles from 300 to 2,000 pieces. All puzzles were completed by our puzzle volunteers to ensure completeness and are in bags. Prices are $2 unless otherwise marked for single puzzles, $3 for new puzzles and $5 for multi-pack puzzles. CASH ONLY.

Rhyme Time is a drop-in program intended for infants and toddlers. Each week we will share an interactive story, finger plays, music and movement activities, and more. Children are welcome to engage with the program as much as they feel comfortable. Our intention is to introduce early literacy skills in a low-key environment, followed by social play time (for both children and caregivers!).

The puzzle sale will continue in the library’s conference room during normal library hours from May 28th - June 1st.

Items include hundreds of puzzles from 300 to 2,000 pieces. All puzzles were completed by our puzzle volunteers to ensure completeness and are in bags. Prices are $2 unless otherwise marked for single puzzles, $3 for new puzzles and $5 for multi-pack puzzles. CASH ONLY.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

Pre-readers and experienced readers alike are invited to join Lori and her dog Mocha in the Children's Department for our "Read to a Dog" program! Reading to a furry friend not only helps kids practice their literacy skills, but it builds reading confidence and reduces stress. This drop-in program will take place on the last Wednesday of every month; no registration required. 

This is the last Read to a Dog session of the season! This program will resume in the fall.

The Board of Library Trustees meets tonight

Do you love a good mystery? Join the Mystery Book Club for a lively discussion of the book of the month. Feel free to bring your own refreshments to enjoy. Books will be available for checkout from the Library at the front desk or you can check for the eBook or eAudio version on Libby. 

We will feature of an assortment of mystery genres and will meet the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm

This month's discussion is: TBA

The puzzle sale will continue in the library’s conference room during normal library hours from May 28th - June 1st.

Items include hundreds of puzzles from 300 to 2,000 pieces. All puzzles were completed by our puzzle volunteers to ensure completeness and are in bags. Prices are $2 unless otherwise marked for single puzzles, $3 for new puzzles and $5 for multi-pack puzzles. CASH ONLY.

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

The puzzle sale will continue in the library’s conference room during normal library hours from May 28th - June 1st.

Items include hundreds of puzzles from 300 to 2,000 pieces. All puzzles were completed by our puzzle volunteers to ensure completeness and are in bags. Prices are $2 unless otherwise marked for single puzzles, $3 for new puzzles and $5 for multi-pack puzzles. CASH ONLY.

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Drop in for a chance for fabric artists to meet at the Plainville Public Library to work on their projects, share tips, and socialize. They meet on the last Friday of the month between 3:00 and 4:30pm. New members and visitors are always welcome! All types of needlework are welcome including: embroidery, crochet, knitting, sewing, needlepoint and more! Please bring your current fabric or yarn projects to work on. Otherwise, we have a lovely basket of yarn and crochet hooks that were generously donated to help you get started. 

The puzzle sale will continue in the library’s conference room during normal library hours from May 28th - June 1st.

Items include hundreds of puzzles from 300 to 2,000 pieces. All puzzles were completed by our puzzle volunteers to ensure completeness and are in bags. Prices are $2 unless otherwise marked for single puzzles, $3 for new puzzles and $5 for multi-pack puzzles. CASH ONLY.

Drop by the Children's Department to make crab hats and bubble wrap starfish! All ages welcome.

Summer Hours for the Plainville Public Library begin June 3. 

Monday and Tuesday 9:00 - 3:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 - 8:00pm, Friday 1:00 - 5:00pm. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays until after Labor Day

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration. For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet's place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement.

You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras and around the world who have made sense of this mysterious planet. Shindell will highlight historical figures such as: 

Mayan astrologer priests who incorporated Mars into seasonal calendars and religious ceremonies; 
Babylonian astrologers who discerned bad omens; 
figures of the Scientific Revolution who struggled to comprehend it as a world; 
Victorian astronomers who sought signs of intelligent life; and
20th- and 21st-century scientists who have established a technological presence on its surface. 

Along the way, we will encounter writers and artists from each period who take readers and viewers on imagined journeys to Mars.

 By focusing on the diverse human stories behind the telescopes and behind the robots we know and love, Shindell will show how Mars exploration has evolved in ways that have also expanded knowledge about other facets of the universe. Register now for this captivating voyage through time!

About the Author: Matthew Shindell, Ph.D., is a historian of science with a background in science studies. He is Curator of Earth and Planetary Science at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. He is responsible for the Museum’s collection of spacecraft, instruments, and other artifacts related to the exploration and study of our Earth and solar system. He co-hosts the Museum’s podcast, AirSpace. He curated the Museum’s permanent exhibition, Exploring the Planets, and is leading a curatorial team developing the exhibition Futures in Space. Shindell is the author of For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet (2023) and The Life and Science of Harold C. Urey (2019), coauthor of Spaceships (2023), Our Future in Space (2023), and Discerning Experts (2019), and co-editor of Smithsonian American Women (2019).  

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.

Annual Town Meeting for Town of Plainville held at Wood School

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! The Zoom room will open at 9:00am and stays open until Noon, for informal networking.

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. 

This week's topic (June 5) is Thinking Outside The Box

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc. and 35 other libraries in Massachusetts

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

Melissa Campbell leads a book discussion at the Plainville Senior Center once a month. All are welcome to attend. Books in large print and regular format are available at the Library to checkout.

This month's title: Long Flight Home by Alan Hlad

Come walk and talk about what you've been reading and keep your fitness goals with a roughly 30 minute walk in our neighborhood or on the flat path in the woods behind the library. We will walk unless it's raining, so dress for the weather. Meet others who love reading, get ideas of what to read next and enjoy an easy walk. An Informed Consent and Liability Waiver is required to participate. If you would like a reminder, please register for this program. Library staff will be here to help guide a lively discussion and walk with you.

All are welcome at the Friends of the Plainville Public Library Meetings. 

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

For ages 5 and up - Come build and create with our 1000's of library legos. Meet new friends who like Legos, too. We will display your creations

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

Join the Plainville Senior Center, Plainville Historical Commission and the Plainville Public Library as we welcome the Rehoboth Minutemen who will be pitching camp at the Telford Park on Saturday June 8 between 12 Noon and 3:00pm. See what it was really like during this time period with these fantastic re-enactors. (pending support of the Local Cultural Council grant which will be determined by February of 2024)

If you need help getting eBooks onto your device - we can help. Please give us a call at 508-695-1784 to set up an apointment. Please bring your device and library card with your to your apointment.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! The Zoom room will open at 9:00am and stays open until Noon, for informal networking.

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. 

This week's topic (June 12) is Marketing Plan. (Please note we're holding this meeting on the 2nd, not 3rd, Wednesday of the month due to Juneteenth.)

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc. and 35 other libraries in Massachusetts

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

Cindi Tuminelli is helping to kick off our Summer Reading Program with her annual Teddy Bear Picnic! Bring a blanket, picnic lunch, and favorite stuffed friend for this fun music & movement program. Families and kids of all ages are invited to join us at the Telford Park Gazebo.

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.

Let's start summer with a colorful abstract of rays using tape resist method and acrylic paint. A $2 materials fee will be collected this evening. Registration is Required. 

Adults - Drop in join us for a craft project. This project is free but the number of projects may be limited. This month we are making: TBA

Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching. 

The next installment is full of unbelievable twists and tension as it continues to follow Millie Calloway. She used to clean other people’s houses—now, she can’t believe this new home is actually hers. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where her kids can play. She and her husband saved for years to give their children the life they deserve.

New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Freida’s work has been selected as one of Amazon Editors’ best books of the year, she is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for best paperback, and she is a Goodreads Choice Award winner. Her novels have been translated into over 30 languages.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Children's Books are just 50 cents each. There will be a $5 bag sale for items in the conference room only on June 21 only from 1:00 - 5:00pm. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1-$5. CASH ONLY.The library’s summer hours are Mondays & Tuesdays 9-3, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10-8, and Fridays 1-5.

“BBB” Series-Bernstein Bear Books: This 3-week parent-child series will follow the adventures of these favorite bears!  The short five-minute stories will be shared along with movement activities, songs, art and more “BBB” FUN!

REGISTER by emailing:ccarver@selfhelpinc.org

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

Adults & Teens can check out a book or audiobook from the library to earn a turn at Plinko to try to win a prize. One turn per day.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Children's Books are just 50 cents each. There will be a $5 bag sale for items in the conference room only on June 21 only from 1:00 - 5:00pm. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1-$5. CASH ONLY.The library’s summer hours are Mondays & Tuesdays 9-3, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10-8, and Fridays 1-5.

Every Monday during the Summer Reading Program, Miss Cailin will be offering a special storytime for ages 0-5. We'll read 1-2 stories, play music and movement games, and enjoy sensory play based on that week's theme. No registration required.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join classes any time. 

Offered by Dvora Eisenstein. Dvora has been a Tai Chi and Qigong student of Master Yang Jwing-Ming for over 33 years and has been teaching for more than 20. Her practice is focused on softness and centeredness.

For more information, please email: communityqigong@gmail.com

Mondays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/117278043

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30:  https://zoom.us/j/5064160355    Password: YMAA

Zentanlges are like doodles, but more purposeful. Adults & Teens are welcome to Drop in for our weekly Zentangle class. We will show you a few simple patterns each time and give you time to complete your artwork. We will have the supplies you need to use here, but you may want to purchase some of your own supplies if you would like to continue your art at home (Micron pen is size .01, HB pencils, tortillons, drawing notebook). 

Why Zentangle? increase focus, reduce stress, better sleep and more benefits.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Children's Books are just 50 cents each. There will be a $5 bag sale for items in the conference room only on June 21 only from 1:00 - 5:00pm. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1-$5. CASH ONLY.The library’s summer hours are Mondays & Tuesdays 9-3, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10-8, and Fridays 1-5.

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. we'll be showing a movie in the Town Hall Community Room, so escape from the heat and relax! Snacks and drinks with lids are allowed.

Creep, slither, and crawl to the library for our Bug Hotel Craft! We'll be using cardboard boxes, natural materials, and quirky pieces of decor to bedazzle homes for backyard critters. Each registered family will work together on one bug hotel; only one name is needed for registration. Please limit groups to 3-4 people.

Registration will open closer to event date.

Closed for Holiday

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Children's Books are just 50 cents each. There will be a $5 bag sale for items in the conference room only on June 21 only from 1:00 - 5:00pm. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1-$5. CASH ONLY.The library’s summer hours are Mondays & Tuesdays 9-3, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10-8, and Fridays 1-5.

Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School. 

From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States.

The overarching nonfiction narrative follows author Tiffany Jewell from early elementary school through her time at college, unpacking the history of systemic racism in the American educational system along the way. Throughout the book, other writers of the global majority share a wide variety of personal narratives and stories based on their own school experiences.

Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School provides young folks with the context to think critically about and chart their own course through their current schooling—and any future schooling they may pursue. A true “don’t want to miss” event–so register now! 

About the Author: Tiffany Jewell is a Black biracial writer, twin sister, first-generation American, cisgender mama, anti-bias antiracist (ABAR) educator, and consultant. She is the author of the #1 New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller, This Book Is Anti-Racist, a book for young folks and everyone to wake up, take action, and do the work of becoming antiracist as well as The Antiracist Kid: A Book About Identity, Justice, and Activism the recently released Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School (2024).

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc

Come one, come all, to a circus like no other! Encounter magnificent puppets from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks. Kids can lend a hand to Eustace the Unicycling Unimonster, make friends with a Fiery Fanged Worm, cheer for Agnes the many-legged Acropod, and more.

This program is best for ages 3+ and will take place near the Telford Park Gazebo. No registration required!

This program is funded by a grant from the Plainville Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Children's Books are just 50 cents each. There will be a $5 bag sale for items in the conference room only on June 21 only from 1:00 - 5:00pm. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1-$5. CASH ONLY.The library’s summer hours are Mondays & Tuesdays 9-3, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10-8, and Fridays 1-5.

“BBB” Series-Bernstein Bear Books: This 3-week parent-child series will follow the adventures of these favorite bears!  The short five-minute stories will be shared along with movement activities, songs, art and more “BBB” FUN!

REGISTER by emailing:ccarver@selfhelpinc.org

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

Every Monday during the Summer Reading Program, Miss Cailin will be offering a special storytime for ages 0-5. We'll read 1-2 stories, play music and movement games, and enjoy sensory play based on that week's theme. No registration required.

Zentanlges are like doodles, but more purposeful. Adults & Teens are welcome to Drop in for our weekly Zentangle class. We will show you a few simple patterns each time and give you time to complete your artwork. We will have the supplies you need to use here, but you may want to purchase some of your own supplies if you would like to continue your art at home (Micron pen is size .01, HB pencils, tortillons, drawing notebook). 

Why Zentangle? increase focus, reduce stress, better sleep and more benefits.

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. we'll be showing a movie in the Town Hall Community Room, so escape from the heat and relax! Snacks and drinks with lids are allowed.

We will talk with author Emily Falcon about her new memoir, From the Sidelines to the Finish Line: A Chronic Illness Survivor’s Challenges and Everyday Triumphs which chronicles her lifelong journey with a congenital cardiac condition. In 1982, at seven weeks old, she had a heart attack that destroyed forty percent of the left side of her heart. This was her entry into a world of multiple cardiac procedures, surgeries, and hospitalizations, and a later diagnosis of glaucoma. Balancing these serious conditions defined her life.

Emily’s memoir is a story of survival and how her physical situation shaped and limited her. She never surrendered, never wavered. She always forged onward. She intends this story to be a helpful resource to families, caregivers, and physicians who want to gain insight into a patient’s point of view.

In 2017, after a lifetime of feeling that nothing could ever change, Emily had a second open-heart surgery. This procedure allowed her to participate in a 5K race a mere eight months later. She was no longer stuck on the sidelines. She encourages her readers to advocate for themselves, believe in their abilities, never be afraid to test their boundaries, and feel motivated to make changes in their lives.

The Zoom link to join the event will be emailed to registered participants the day before the event. Sponsored by the Norwell Public Library

Kids ages 2-6 can register for this adorable, wibbly-wobbly craft! We'll be creating bobble head pandas on heavy cardstock to be framed or made into cards. Registration will open closer to event date.

Pop-Up Art School is visiting with their Axolotyl Painting class! Following step-by-step instructions, each artist will paint an adorable smiling axolotl on canvas in Kawaii style. During the class participants will view pictures of axolotls and learn fun facts. This program is for ages 8-13 and will take place in the Community Room at Town Hall.

Registration will open closer to the event date.

This program is funded by a grant from the Plainville Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Do you love a good mystery? Join the Mystery Book Club for a lively discussion of the book of the month. Feel free to bring your own refreshments to enjoy. Books will be available for checkout from the Library at the front desk or you can check for the eBook or eAudio version on Libby. 

We will feature of an assortment of mystery genres and will meet the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm

This month's discussion is: TBA

Miss Cailin will be running an outdoor storytime under the Telford Park Gazebo every Thursday morning (weather dependening). We will be joined by the Plainville Town Rec campers entering grades 1-3. Join us for 2-3 themed stories and a related game or activity.

Did you know that owls regurgitate whatever part of their meal they can't digest, like mouse bones? Gross! Well, we'll be taking apart these pellets of undigested bone bits and trying to piece together rodent skeletons. Awesome! Owl pellets, tools, and gloves will all be provided; just bring your curiousity! This program is for ages 7-13.

Registration will open closer to the event date.

“BBB” Series-Bernstein Bear Books: This 3-week parent-child series will follow the adventures of these favorite bears!  The short five-minute stories will be shared along with movement activities, songs, art and more “BBB” FUN!

REGISTER by emailing:ccarver@selfhelpinc.org

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

Every Monday during the Summer Reading Program, Miss Cailin will be offering a special storytime for ages 0-5. We'll read 1-2 stories, play music and movement games, and enjoy sensory play based on that week's theme. No registration required.

Zentanlges are like doodles, but more purposeful. Adults & Teens are welcome to Drop in for our weekly Zentangle class. We will show you a few simple patterns each time and give you time to complete your artwork. We will have the supplies you need to use here, but you may want to purchase some of your own supplies if you would like to continue your art at home (Micron pen is size .01, HB pencils, tortillons, drawing notebook). 

Why Zentangle? increase focus, reduce stress, better sleep and more benefits.

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. we'll be showing a movie in the Town Hall Community Room, so escape from the heat and relax! Snacks and drinks with lids are allowed.

Using our huge selection of recycled materials and quirky bits of decor (like belt buckles, pom poms, buttons, and gears), drop by the Children's Department to make a robot collage! This program is best suited for ages 4-12.

Grades 6 and up are welcome to drop in to the Library. We will have a special activity for you!

July 2 - Recycling Week: Bring an old tShirt and we will show you how to turn it into a no sew bag.

July 9 - Self Care Week: Decoupage a notebook cover for a personal journal

July 16 - Garden Week: Painted Flower Pots

Thank you for your understanding  as we closed early for staff development

Library Closed

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

If you need help getting eBooks onto your device - we can help. Please give us a call at 508-695-1784 to set up an apointment. Please bring your device and library card with your to your apointment.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 8-12 - Fiction & Classics (Bag sale on July 12 ONLY)

July 15-19 - Suspense & Mystery (Bag Sale on July 19 ONLY)

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 12, 19, 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Every Monday during the Summer Reading Program, Miss Cailin will be offering a special storytime for ages 0-5. We'll read 1-2 stories, play music and movement games, and enjoy sensory play based on that week's theme. No registration required.

Zentanlges are like doodles, but more purposeful. Adults & Teens are welcome to Drop in for our weekly Zentangle class. We will show you a few simple patterns each time and give you time to complete your artwork. We will have the supplies you need to use here, but you may want to purchase some of your own supplies if you would like to continue your art at home (Micron pen is size .01, HB pencils, tortillons, drawing notebook). 

Why Zentangle? increase focus, reduce stress, better sleep and more benefits.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 8-12 - Fiction & Classics (Bag sale on July 12 ONLY)

July 15-19 - Suspense & Mystery (Bag Sale on July 19 ONLY)

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 12, 19, 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. we'll be showing a movie in the Town Hall Community Room, so escape from the heat and relax! Snacks and drinks with lids are allowed.

Grades PreK - 2nd grade are welcome to our Watch Party. We'll watch Kate on the big screen and have an activity to do after. 

Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy Watson series! 

Mercy is selfish and impulsive, but no matter how much trouble she gets in, Mr. and Mrs. Watson continue to love her and see her in the best possible light. Young readers love to join along in her hilarious adventures, taking comfort in the fact that their parents and guardians will love them no matter what as well. BYOBT – Bring Your Own Buttered Toast!

About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is the award-winning author of over 30 books for children. She served as the 2014-2015 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, appointed by the Library of Congress. Several of her books have been turned into movies, and one was even adapted as an opera. She grew up in Florida and currently lives in Minnesota.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.

Or to watch at home Register below

Grades 6 and up are welcome to drop in to the Library. We will have a special activity for you!

July 2 - Recycling Week: Bring an old tShirt and we will show you how to turn it into a no sew bag.

July 9 - Self Care Week: Decoupage a notebook cover for a personal journal

July 16 - Garden Week: Painted Flower Pots

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 8-12 - Fiction & Classics (Bag sale on July 12 ONLY)

July 15-19 - Suspense & Mystery (Bag Sale on July 19 ONLY)

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 12, 19, 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Melissa Campbell leads a book discussion at the Plainville Senior Center once a month. All are welcome to attend. Books in large print and regular format are available at the Library to checkout.

This month's title: Apples Never Fall by Lianne Moriarty

It's Self Care Week so we're "stressing" the importance of relaxation by making sugar scrubs, lip balms, and DIY sleep masks. This program is for ages 7-13. Registration will open closer to the event date.

Celebrate Self Care Week. We will be teaching you how to make simple recipes for your ultimate self care with ingredients you might even have around the house. A Nourishing Hair Mask, a Lavender Toning Face Mist and a Cucumber Mint Sugar Body Scrub. Take home your creations and recipes to use and enjoy.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 8-12 - Fiction & Classics (Bag sale on July 12 ONLY)

July 15-19 - Suspense & Mystery (Bag Sale on July 19 ONLY)

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 12, 19, 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Miss Cailin will be running an outdoor storytime under the Telford Park Gazebo every Thursday morning (weather dependening). We will be joined by the Plainville Town Rec campers entering grades 1-3. Join us for 2-3 themed stories and a related game or activity.

Katie from Sprouting Tree Yoga will be offering her "Little Sprouts" class for ages 5-8! The class will go on a themed yoga journey that incorporates imaginative play, music, children’s literature, interactive games, and more. Children will be encouraged to share their voice, connect with one another, and practice important self-regulation/relaxation skills to use beyond the mat.

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc, and will be held in the Community Room at Town Hall. Every child will need to supply their own yoga mat or beach towel.

Registration will open closer to event date.

Katie from Sprouting Tree Yoga will be offering her "Branching Out" program for ages 9-13! Through engaging in yoga asana (postures) and guided mindfulness activities and games, participants will gain the skills and strategies to confidently navigate the range of emotions they experience in their daily lives.

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc, and will be held in the Community Room at Town Hall. Every child will need to supply their own yoga mat or beach towel.

Registration will open closer to event date.

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 15-19 - Suspense & Mystery (Bag Sale on July 19 ONLY)

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 19, 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Every Monday during the Summer Reading Program, Miss Cailin will be offering a special storytime for ages 0-5. We'll read 1-2 stories, play music and movement games, and enjoy sensory play based on that week's theme. No registration required.

Zentanlges are like doodles, but more purposeful. Adults & Teens are welcome to Drop in for our weekly Zentangle class. We will show you a few simple patterns each time and give you time to complete your artwork. We will have the supplies you need to use here, but you may want to purchase some of your own supplies if you would like to continue your art at home (Micron pen is size .01, HB pencils, tortillons, drawing notebook). 

Why Zentangle? increase focus, reduce stress, better sleep and more benefits.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 15-19 - Suspense & Mystery (Bag Sale on July 19 ONLY)

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 19, 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. we'll be showing a movie in the Town Hall Community Room, so escape from the heat and relax! Snacks and drinks with lids are allowed.

Grades  3 - 6 are welcome to our Watch Party. We'll watch Max on the big screen and have an activity to do after. 

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.

Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he’s armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; the reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack’s loyal pet monster, Rover; and Jack’s crush, June. With their help, Jack is going to slay Blarg, achieve the ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success, and be average no longer! Can he do it?

About the Author

Max Brallier is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty books, including the middle-grade series, The Last Kids on Earth. Under the pen name Jack Chabert, Max is the creator and author of the Eerie Elementary series and author of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel Poptropica: Mystery of the Map. He has also written books for properties including LEGO, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, and Uncle Grandpa. Max has written for adults as well, including the pick-your-own-path series Can YOU Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? and an entry in the zombie anthology Nights of the Living Dead. Max lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.

Or to watch at home Register below

Grades 6 and up are welcome to drop in to the Library. We will have a special activity for you!

July 2 - Recycling Week: Bring an old tShirt and we will show you how to turn it into a no sew bag.

July 9 - Self Care Week: Decoupage a notebook cover for a personal journal

July 16 - Garden Week: Painted Flower Pots

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 15-19 - Suspense & Mystery (Bag Sale on July 19 ONLY)

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 19, 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Kids ages 6-13 can register to paint a clay plant pot, and use it to house their very own succulent, provided by the library! Registration will open closer to event date.

Celebrate Gardening Week by learning how to make flowers with a plastic bag, cotton swabs and acrylic paint. Trust me - you can be an artist. A $2 materials fee will be collected that evening. Registration is required. 

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 15-19 - Suspense & Mystery (Bag Sale on July 19 ONLY)

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 19, 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Miss Cailin will be running an outdoor storytime under the Telford Park Gazebo every Thursday morning (weather dependening). We will be joined by the Plainville Town Rec campers entering grades 1-3. Join us for 2-3 themed stories and a related game or activity.

The Storytime Quintet will be performing their musical rendition of Peter and the Wolf at the library! Learn about each instrument used, and explore how music can be used to tell a story. The performance will be followed by coloring activities. All ages are welcome and registration is not required.

This program is funded by a grant from the Plainville Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Adults - Drop in join us for a craft project. This project is free but the number of projects may be limited. This month we are making: TBA

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Every Monday during the Summer Reading Program, Miss Cailin will be offering a special storytime for ages 0-5. We'll read 1-2 stories, play music and movement games, and enjoy sensory play based on that week's theme. No registration required.

Zentanlges are like doodles, but more purposeful. Adults & Teens are welcome to Drop in for our weekly Zentangle class. We will show you a few simple patterns each time and give you time to complete your artwork. We will have the supplies you need to use here, but you may want to purchase some of your own supplies if you would like to continue your art at home (Micron pen is size .01, HB pencils, tortillons, drawing notebook). 

Why Zentangle? increase focus, reduce stress, better sleep and more benefits.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. we'll be showing a movie in the Town Hall Community Room, so escape from the heat and relax! Snacks and drinks with lids are allowed.

Grades 9-12 are welcome to our Watch Party. We'll watch Elizabeth on the big screen and complete Black Out Poetry of our own!

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat!

The Poet X is about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about.

With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can’t stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent.

A virtual author talk you don’t want to miss–come create out loud with Elizabeth Acevedo! Register now!

About the Author 

Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Carnegie medal, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of numerous other titles including Family Lore; With the Fire on High, which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal; and Clap When You Land, a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book and a Kirkus finalist. Acevedo has been a fellow of Cave Canem, Cantomundo, and a participant in the Callaloo Writer’s Workshops. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC with her husband.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.

Or to watch at home Register below

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Using clear bottles, sand, colored water, and ocean-themed decor, we'll be making calming sensory bottles that will transport you right to the beach! This program is for ages 3-7. Registration will open closer to event date.

The Plainville Library is proud to bring the Music for Seniors show to the Senior Center. It includes music from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, the Beatles and Elvis Presley as well as show tunes, standards, patriotic songs and other well-known tunes. Added trivia, background stories about the songs and a little G-rated humor. It's a sing-along, toe-tapping musical journey from the early 1900s up through the 1960s. And don't forget to enjoy the Friends of Seniors BBQ!

The event will be held at the Plainville Senior Center at 9 School St. in Plainville

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plainville Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 22-26 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Bag Sale on July 26 ONLY)

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 26, and August 2 for items only in the conference room for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Miss Cailin will be running an outdoor storytime under the Telford Park Gazebo every Thursday morning (weather dependening). We will be joined by the Plainville Town Rec campers entering grades 1-3. Join us for 2-3 themed stories and a related game or activity.

Ages 7-13 are invited to join us in the Children's Department to make jellyfish collages on canvas. We'll be using ripped paper, ribbon, pipe cleaners, and more to create whimsical works of art. Registration will open closer to event date.

"Joys of Nature" is visiting with her Fintasic Sharks program for ages 4+. Joy will answer questions like: How large were the teeth of pre-historic megalodons? How does a shark find food? How smart is a shark? What is it like to dive with them underwater?

Learn what makes these animals special with images of great white, hammerhead, tiger, lemon, whale sharks, and so much more! This program will take place in the Town Hall Community Room. Registration will open closer to event date.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc. 

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of sale,  August 2, for items only in the conference room for the above genre. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Every Monday during the Summer Reading Program, Miss Cailin will be offering a special storytime for ages 0-5. We'll read 1-2 stories, play music and movement games, and enjoy sensory play based on that week's theme. No registration required.

It's WEATHER WEEK at the Plainville Pubic Library, so pop into the Children's Department to make a sensory rain drop craft. We'll be painting with bubble wrap! This program is best for ages 2-6.

Zentanlges are like doodles, but more purposeful. Adults & Teens are welcome to Drop in for our weekly Zentangle class. We will show you a few simple patterns each time and give you time to complete your artwork. We will have the supplies you need to use here, but you may want to purchase some of your own supplies if you would like to continue your art at home (Micron pen is size .01, HB pencils, tortillons, drawing notebook). 

Why Zentangle? increase focus, reduce stress, better sleep and more benefits.

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of sale,  August 2, for items only in the conference room for the above genre. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. we'll be showing a movie in the Town Hall Community Room, so escape from the heat and relax! Snacks and drinks with lids are allowed.

Grades 5 and up are welcome to come try your hand at some Harry Trivia in honor of the Wizard's birthday on July 31. 

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of sale,  August 2, for items only in the conference room for the above genre. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Grades 5-8 are welcome to our Watch Party. We'll watch Dan on the big screen and we'll have an activity to do after. 

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.

Dan Santat began drawing as a young boy and although he first studied microbiology, he pursued his passion in illustration. He spent many hours as a child and teenager teaching himself to draw by copying illustrations from comic books until he developed the unique, recognizable style that we see today. His talk will inspire listeners to draw their own story as well as give them practical tips on the creation of graphic novels.

About the Author

Dan Santat is a Caldecott Medal winner, a National Book Award winner, and a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. His artwork is also featured in numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels. Santat created the animated television show, "The Replacements," as well. He lives in Southern California with his wife and two children.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.

Or to watch at home Register below

Do you love a good mystery? Join the Mystery Book Club for a lively discussion of the book of the month. Feel free to bring your own refreshments to enjoy. Books will be available for checkout from the Library at the front desk or you can check for the eBook or eAudio version on Libby. 

We will feature of an assortment of mystery genres and will meet the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm

This month's discussion is: TBA

The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market size, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY. The sale will include the following genres:

July 29-August 2 - Non-Fiction (Bag Sale on August 2 ONLY)

There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of sale,  August 2, for items only in the conference room for the above genre. We supply the bag you fill it for just $5. CASH ONLY.

Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.

Miss Cailin will be running an outdoor storytime under the Telford Park Gazebo every Thursday morning (weather dependening). We will be joined by the Plainville Town Rec campers entering grades 1-3. Join us for 2-3 themed stories and a related game or activity.

Adults - Drop in join us for a craft project. This project is free but the number of projects may be limited. This month we are making: TBA

Science and stories collide in this interactive STEM show from TaleWise called "Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure."

Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! The audience helps the performer act out the tale, as we use the events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts: air pressure, energy transfer, physical vs. chemical changes, and more! Volunteers help conduct each experiment and the whole audience gets involved in changing variables, making predictions, and comparing results! We’ll even bring some experiments out into the crowd for all to see.

Science Heroes is best suited for ages 5-12 and will take place in the Community Room at Town Hall. No registration required.

This program is funded by a grant from the Plainville Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

If you need help getting eBooks onto your device - we can help. Please give us a call at 508-695-1784 to set up an apointment. Please bring your device and library card with your to your apointment.

Every Monday during the Summer Reading Program, Miss Cailin will be offering a special storytime for ages 0-5. We'll read 1-2 stories, play music and movement games, and enjoy sensory play based on that week's theme. No registration required.

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. we'll be showing a movie in the Town Hall Community Room, so escape from the heat and relax! Snacks and drinks with lids are allowed.

We're finishing off our Summer Reading Program with "Community Week," and celebrating with a drop-in rock painting event for all ages! Paint a kindness rock in the Children's Department and leave it around the community to spread joy.

Miss Cailin will be running an outdoor storytime under the Telford Park Gazebo every Thursday morning (weather dependening). We will be joined by the Plainville Town Rec campers entering grades 1-3. Join us for 2-3 themed stories and a related game or activity.

Magician Awesome Robb uses loads of audience participation and hilarious antics to get everyone laughing out loud! Fast and fun, this show includes fifteen different tricks, ranging from "The Hilarious Soda Bottle of Doom" to "The Underwear Cannon." This program is best suited for ages 4+ and no registration is required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.

Is your computer not working right? Do you have questions about your phone or Apps?  Bring your tech and get free IT help from Ben, volunteer IT person.
He can help with your Tech Support questions.
*Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc
*PC tune ups and maintenance, Virus removal/prevention
*Password resets for locked Computers 
*Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here)
*General tech questions, what works best for certain things and why
*Migrating to a new phone/computer, help with apps, how to store and print photos, etc.

AND MORE! Privacy is, of course, maintained. Please see more info at the library.

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

This program with the Poop Museum covers the serious science of poop and pooping, and is delivered with all the silliness you might imagine! It is the perfect combination of fun and fascinating facts so that kids (and parents) never forget what they learned. This program is best for ages 5-10 and will take place in the Community Room at Town Hall. Attendance will be limited to the first 70 patrons.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.

Melissa Campbell leads a book discussion at the Plainville Senior Center once a month. All are welcome to attend. Books in large print and regular format are available at the Library to checkout.

This month's title: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

Summer Hours are in effect June 3 - Labor Day.

Library closed for Labord Day Weekend

Library closed for Labord Day Weekend

Library closed for Labord Day Weekend

Thank you for your understanding  as we closed early for staff development

If you need help getting eBooks onto your device - we can help. Please give us a call at 508-695-1784 to set up an apointment. Please bring your device and library card with your to your apointment.

Deenie Pacik Guiliano, a local artist, will be leading a free medium sized fused glass workshop for adults.  The choices will be to make one of the following: Wine Stopper,  Belt Buckle, Coaster, Ornament, or Sun Catcher

Limit of 15 Students.

Sponsored by the Plainville Cultural Council with funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. 

Closed for Holiday

Thank you for your understanding  as we closed early for staff development