Plainville Public Library

The Hello Hattie Baby Quilt demonstration video with instructor Colleen Tauke is free with your Plainville Public Library card through Craft & Hobby online. Register here to receive reminders about the program and the online link to watch the demonstration.…Learn More

DROP IN with the project you are working on. Find like-minded knitters and crocheters. Seek advice for your project with our staff member, Kimberly

The 4-H ALARM Robotics team out of Franklin, MA is leading a 12-week LEGO robotics club at the Plainville Public Library. Participants will be using creativity and LEGO technology to learn building and teamwork skills, in preparation for a showcase on April 25th.…Learn More

Author, professor and travel addict, Matt Davis, will be here with an entertaining and suspenseful evening of travel tales and tips with photos of course. Matt has been to over 35 countries and criss-crossed the United States more than 40 times. He has written a book "At Home in the World: Reflections of a Travel Addict" which will be available for sale and autographing after the program.…Learn More

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era.…Learn More

In preparation for our favorite Day of Love, we'll be offering a drop-in Valentine's Day craft in the Children's Department for ages 5+. Decorate a card that looks like a Mason jar full of Conversation Heart candies!

Miss Tamar is offering a 6-week Yoga Storytime for kids! Sign up for as many or as few sessions as you'd like! During this program we'll enjoy calming, meditation-themed stories, followed by gentle stretching and breathing games. Ages 4-8Please supply your own yoga mat or towel.

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.…Learn More

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…Learn More

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…Learn More

This is School vacation week. Be on the lookout for children's programming. Don't forget to book your discount museum passes early for best selection.

This is School vacation week. Be on the lookout for children's programming. Don't forget to book your discount museum passes early for best selection.

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.…Learn More

This is School vacation week. Be on the lookout for children's programming. Don't forget to book your discount museum passes early for best selection.

Donate gently used snow pants, winter jackets, boots, scarves, mittens and hats for ALL AGES to our Winter Clothing Share rack here at the Library. Take what you need. Helping our community a little bit at a time.

This is School vacation week. Be on the lookout for children's programming. Don't forget to book your discount museum passes early for best selection.

One Up Games will be taking over the Children's Department with nine holes of miniature golf! Drop in any time between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm to play a round with the family! No registration required; all ages welcome. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.

DROP IN with the project you are working on. Find like-minded knitters and crocheters. Seek advice for your project with our staff member, Kimberly

Lauren Caisse will present on estate planning essentials, including end-of-life documentation, asset protection, and steps families can take to avoid court and conflict. The presentation is approximately one hour and is designed to be informative, approachable, and easy to understand.…Learn More

This is School vacation week. Be on the lookout for children's programming. Don't forget to book your discount museum passes early for best selection.

Bring along your favorite teddy bear for a very special February Vacation event at the library! Miss Cailin will have storytime, games, a teddy craft, and a Teddy Bear Tea complete with lemonade and adorable treats. This program is for ages 3-7. More information to come.

Calling all Swifties! Register to make Taylor Swift "diamond painted" bookmarks with all the glitz and glam that she deserves. We'll create an appropriate diva vibe with pizza and music. Ages 7-13

Are you interested in attending a book club where we read books that have been banned? Molly, our volunteer book club leader, has added this unique book club to our schedule. Are you Interested? Register here to let us know. The Banned Book Club would meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at the Plainville Library.…Learn More

This is School vacation week. Be on the lookout for children's programming. Don't forget to book your discount museum passes early for best selection.

This is School vacation week. Be on the lookout for children's programming. Don't forget to book your discount museum passes early for best selection.

Enjoy stories and a craft in the Children's Department every Monday morning at 10:00 am. 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.…Learn More

Donate gently used snow pants, winter jackets, boots, scarves, mittens and hats for ALL AGES to our Winter Clothing Share rack here at the Library. Take what you need. Helping our community a little bit at a time.

Tom Crouch author of "Smithson's Gamble" (A Smithsonian Collaboration). More info TBARegister for Link Here Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.

Ms. Jen from Self Help, Inc will be leading a horse-themed storytime for preschool-aged children called Hay is for Horses! This class is best for ages 2. 9-5. Siblings are welcome. Please register any siblings who will participate in the program. REGISTER…Learn More

The 4-H ALARM Robotics team out of Franklin, MA is leading a 12-week LEGO robotics club at the Plainville Public Library. Participants will be using creativity and LEGO technology to learn building and teamwork skills, in preparation for a showcase on April 25th.…Learn More

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.…Learn More

The Honorable Judge Thomas Finigan will host a discussion of jurisdiction, types of cases, civil vs. criminal matters, restraining orders, jury trials, and sentencing options plus Q & A. He has been a judge since 2013 and is currently the First Justice of Wrentham District Court (since 2017).…Learn More

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.…Learn More

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.…Learn More

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. In his memoir, Population: 485, Perry tells a frequently comic tale leavened with moments of heartbreaking delicacy and searing tragedy.…Learn More

The 4-H ALARM Robotics team out of Franklin, MA is leading a 12-week LEGO robotics club at the Plainville Public Library. Participants will be using creativity and LEGO technology to learn building and teamwork skills, in preparation for a showcase on April 25th.…Learn More

Register for our interative workshop for adults. Let's plant some seeds using milk jugs as mini-green houses using this easy, effective method of planting seedlings without indoor lighting or a greenhouse. We are getting ready for SPRING! Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens.…Learn More

All are welcome at the Friends of the Plainville Public Library Meetings. Come be a part of the Friends who support the library with book and puzzle sales, events for adults and children, funding craft materials and magazines, and so much more that makes our library great.…Learn More

In her new cookbook Don’t Think About Dinner, Jenn Lueke offers a framework to save time, money, and energy with strategic meal planning, grocery lists, and kitchen prep. Whether you want to improve your health, cut down food waste (and spending), reduce your mental load, or build new kitchen skills, her book provides everything you need to confidently approach every meal of the day—from shopping and stocking the pantry to storing and reheating leftovers, and everything in between.…Learn More

Leprechauns are notoriously clever folk, so let's use some creative engineering to trap these wee pests! Using shoeboxes and loads of crafting materials, leprechauns won't stand a chance against our contraptions. This program is best suited for ages 4+.…Learn More

In celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2, we're offering crafts in the Children's Department inspired by his books. Drop by! All ages welcome

Enjoy stories and a craft in the Children's Department every Monday morning at 10:00 am. 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.…Learn More

Welcome to the Page Turners Book Club! This is a monthly program that runs from 4:00-4:30 pm in the Children's Department. We'll choose from the Transitional Chapter Book aisle in the library (the green dot books). These books are generally rated at a 2nd grade reading level, so this book club is best suited for Grades 1-3 or others who read comfortably at this level.…Learn More

The 4-H ALARM Robotics team out of Franklin, MA is leading a 12-week LEGO robotics club at the Plainville Public Library. Participants will be using creativity and LEGO technology to learn building and teamwork skills, in preparation for a showcase on April 25th.…Learn More

The Board of Library Trustees will meet tonight. Agenda will be listed on Town website.

Live music with Jon Waterman. A unique performance experience combining music history, storytelling, and original songs inspired by his research. Waterman successfully transforms fascinating tales from history into an evening-length performance that feels personal, contemporary, and politically relevant.…Learn More

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.…Learn More

You’re invited to join us for a conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.…Learn More

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…Learn More

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…Learn More

Please drop off your mini art for our art show by today to be included in our Mini Art Show on March 20 & 21. We look forward to seeing your creations! Entry forms can be found here if you don't have one.

Enjoy stories and a craft in the Children's Department every Monday morning at 10:00 am. 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.…Learn More

The 4-H ALARM Robotics team out of Franklin, MA is leading a 12-week LEGO robotics club at the Plainville Public Library. Participants will be using creativity and LEGO technology to learn building and teamwork skills, in preparation for a showcase on April 25th.…Learn More

Adults can register to paint a canvas. We will be teaching step by step - no experience required. A $2 fee will be collected that evening. Registration is required and limited to 10 people. Style of painting will be announced.

Ms. Julia from the Center for Family and Child Enrichment is visiting for a 5-week series for preschoolers! Kids ages 2. 9-5 can register for this fun series, which includes storytime, crafts, activities, and passive play. Registration information coming soon.

Are you interested in attending a book club where we read books that have been banned? Molly, our volunteer book club leader, has added this unique book club to our schedule. Are you Interested? Register here to let us know. The Banned Book Club would meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at the Plainville Library.…Learn More

All are welcome to join us for our second annual Mini Art Show in Plainville. We are featuring Tiny Art Work made by the public on 3" x 3" canvas. Artwork made by the children at the Plainville Public Schools will also be on display. This evening we will have refreshments and light music while you peruse the artwork.…Learn More

One of our favorite performers, "Music at the Blissful" musician Evan Haller, is returning to the Plainville Public Library! Evan is a 6-time Boston Parent Magazine "Family Favorite. " His original music and lyrics for kids is high-energy, interactive, and movement-packed, with an emphasis on community-building and kindness.…Learn More

Enjoy stories and a craft in the Children's Department every Monday morning at 10:00 am. 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.…Learn More

The 4-H ALARM Robotics team out of Franklin, MA is leading a 12-week LEGO robotics club at the Plainville Public Library. Participants will be using creativity and LEGO technology to learn building and teamwork skills, in preparation for a showcase on April 25th.…Learn More

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.…Learn More

Ms. Julia from the Center for Family and Child Enrichment is visiting for a 5-week series for preschoolers! Kids ages 2. 9-5 can register for this fun series, which includes storytime, crafts, activities, and passive play. Registration information coming soon.

Enjoy stories and a craft in the Children's Department every Monday morning at 10:00 am. 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.…Learn More

Welcome to the Page Turners Book Club! This is a monthly program that runs from 4:00-4:30 pm in the Children's Department. We'll choose from the Transitional Chapter Book aisle in the library (the green dot books). These books are generally rated at a 2nd grade reading level, so this book club is best suited for Grades 1-3 or others who read comfortably at this level.…Learn More

Welcome to the Page Turners Book Club! This is a monthly program that runs from 4:00-4:30 pm in the Children's Department. We'll choose from the Transitional Chapter Book aisle in the library (the green dot books). These books are generally rated at a 2nd grade reading level, so this book club is best suited for Grades 1-3 or others who read comfortably at this level.…Learn More

The 4-H ALARM Robotics team out of Franklin, MA is leading a 12-week LEGO robotics club at the Plainville Public Library. Participants will be using creativity and LEGO technology to learn building and teamwork skills, in preparation for a showcase on April 25th.…Learn More

All are welcome at the Friends of the Plainville Public Library Meetings. Come be a part of the Friends who support the library with book and puzzle sales, events for adults and children, funding craft materials and magazines, and so much more that makes our library great.…Learn More

Ms. Julia from the Center for Family and Child Enrichment is visiting for a 5-week series for preschoolers! Kids ages 2. 9-5 can register for this fun series, which includes storytime, crafts, activities, and passive play. Registration information coming soon.

The hour long program "The Coffeehouse" consists of the Songs, Stories and History behind the selections that had shaped our American experience during the the Coffeehouse craze of the 1960s and the 1970s. Margarite Ferri and Andrew Lewis, both seasoned performers, showcase this informative and historical program.…Learn More

Enjoy stories and a craft in the Children's Department every Monday morning at 10:00 am. 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.…Learn More

The First Lego League showcase is taking place on April 25th! Kids on the FLL Explore and Discover teams will use this time to prepare their presentations for the showcase.

Ms. Julia from the Center for Family and Child Enrichment is visiting for a 5-week series for preschoolers! Kids ages 2. 9-5 can register for this fun series, which includes storytime, crafts, activities, and passive play. Registration information coming soon.

The feeling of spring is in the air, when the grays of winter make way for colorful blooms. We're welcoming springtime with a gorgeous Cherry Blossom Windsock craft in the Children's Department! Drop by and create something beautiful with us. Ages 6+

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.…Learn More

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…Learn More

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…Learn More

Enjoy stories and a craft in the Children's Department every Monday morning at 10:00 am. 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.…Learn More

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 of the bestselling Pike Logan series. Tuesday, April 14th at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Plainville Public LibraryRegister and ask questions of the author Here Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.…Learn More

Give your book a glow up! Bring in a paperback book from home and we provide you all the bedazzle supplies you need. This is a great way to create a one of a kind book to display on your book shelf. Your paperback book should be in good condition with a flat cover for this to work best.…Learn More

Ms. Julia from the Center for Family and Child Enrichment is visiting for a 5-week series for preschoolers! Kids ages 2. 9-5 can register for this fun series, which includes storytime, crafts, activities, and passive play. Registration information coming soon.

Are you interested in attending a book club where we read books that have been banned? Molly, our volunteer book club leader, has added this unique book club to our schedule. Are you Interested? Register here to let us know. The Banned Book Club would meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at the Plainville Library.…Learn More

What better way to launch your SPRING BREAK than with a petting zoo at the Plainville Public Library! Traveling petting zoo Records and Burpee will be visiting with 10+ animals to pet and feed. Join us on the library lawn for goats, alpacas, and maybe even a macaw!In the case of inclement weather, we'll enjoy their indoor Zoomobile inside the Children's Department, which includes an informational presentation with 7+ animals.…Learn More

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.…Learn More

Author Jennifer Welborn is visiting with her award-winning STEM picture book about veterinarians: Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals! After an interactive storytime, each participant (ages 4-8) will receive a mini vet kit to diagnose and treat their stuffed animal.…Learn More

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Register for Link Here and ask questions of the author. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.…Learn More

Remember Show & Tell as a kid? Do you have a prized possession? Something that means a lot to you? Something with a story to tell? Let's share our special object, and tell the story to our community. Bring your item and be prepared to tell a short story of your special stuff.…Learn More

Drop in to the Children's Department and play with our large selection of STEM toys, including blocks, marble runs, Fort Builder, and Legos. We'll also have some engineering challenges set up around the room. All ages welcome.

Using contact paper and pressed flowers, we'll be making springtime suncatchers to hang in the window. For ages 7-12; registration required.

Thalia Ho, creator of the award-winning blog Butter and Brioche and author of Wild Sweetness, explores the five tastes of dessert and beyond in her new book, Bittersweet. Register for Link Here and ask questions of the author. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.…Learn More

Enjoy stories and a craft in the Children's Department every Monday morning at 10:00 am. 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.…Learn More

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.…Learn More