Plainville Public Library           

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198 South St., Plainville, Massachusetts 02762

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You now have access to Encyclopedia Britannica Online or Brtiannica Kids with your library card number! Just click on the above link and log in with your library card number for full access. Includes classic literature, notable quotation, world atlas, Spanish-English dictionary, country statistics, videos, timelines and MORE!

We the People Bookshelf 2009

Did you know you have access to Learning Express - online GED, job skills, citizenship test preparation. As well as online study skills improvement for Elementary, Middle and High School Students! Go to http://www.sailsinc.org/northattleboro/ . Scroll down and click on the Learning Express Logo.  Go to Register under New Users. Use your Plainville Public Library card number as your user ID and create your password.

 

 

Directions to the Plainville (MA) Public Library: For a MAP click here

Route 95N or S to Route 495 North to Exit 15, Route 1A. Take turn off the ramp onto 1A towards the Wrentham Outlets. Follow for 2.2 miles. The library is on the right, a brick building with a clock tower.

From Route 152 (Attleboro): Follow 152 N until the intersection with Route 106 (McDonalds & Mobil). Take a left onto 106. Follow 106 over hill, across Route 1, and back down the hill. At the bottom of the hill there is a light (Route 1A) Take a right onto Route 1A and we are approx. 1.5 miles on left side

Summer Hours for June 2009 only: Monday 1-8pm, Tuesday 10-5pm, Wednesday 10-8pm, Thursday 10-5pm, Friday 10-2pm. Saturday and Sunday closed (35 hours a week)

Summer Hours for July and August 2009: Monday 1-8pm, Tuesday 10-5pm, Wednesday 10-8pm, Thursday 10-2pm, Friday 10-2pm, Saturday and Sunday Closed (32 hours a week) *please note the change in Thursday hours are due to the 7% budget cut for FY10

Regular hours as of September 8, 2009: Monday 1-8pm, Tuesday 10-5pm, Wednesday 10-8pm, Thursday 10-2pm, Friday Closed, Saturday 10-2pm, Sunday Closed (32 hours a week) *please note the change in Thursday hours are due to the 7% budget cut for FY10

Holidays:   Closed Friday July 3 in observance of July 4th. Closed Friday September 4 and Monday September 7 for Labor Day. Closed Monday October 12 for Columbus Day. Closed Wednesday November 11 for Veteran's Day. Closing at 4pm Wednesday November 25  And closed Thursday November 26 for Thanksgiving. Closed December 24 and 25 for Christmas. Closed December 31 and January 1 for New Year's.

Suggestions? Comments? email us at info@plainvillepubliclibrary.org

The Value of your Public Library: for every dollar that Plainville invests in the library we return over $16.90 in services!

Quick Trip LIBRARY SERVICE! No Time to browse the Library? Place holds on what you want via the catalog - You get a call or email telling you they are waiting for you - Call us when you are on your way and we will have your items already checked out to you when you arrive. Save Time & Money!

Online Audio Downloads our Library has a FREE digital library service that allows cardholders to browse popular audiobooks for checkout and download on their MP3 player or computer. The new online collection for adults, teens, and kids is available 24/7 from anywhere in the world. Simply click the Digital Books button on the SAILS Catalog or go to http://sails.lib.overdrive.com  And there's never any late fees because the audiobooks automatically check themselves back in at the end of the loan period.

     

How much money did I save at the Library today?

bulletEnter in the left hand column the number of times you or your family use each service.
bulletEstimated retail value of each service (if purchased) will be calculated on the right.
bulletTotal value of your library use is shown at the bottom of the worksheet.
bulletTip: Tab between entries and do not use commas.
Value of Library Services
Input Your
Use
Library Services Value of
Services
Books Borrowed $
Magazines Borrowed $
Movies Borrowed $
Audio Books Borrowed or downloaded $
Museum Passes Borrowed $
Magazine/Newspaper Use in Library $
Interlibrary Loan $
Meeting Room Use per Hour $
Kits Borrowed $
Music cd's borrowed or downloaded $
Children's Programs Attended $
Hours of Computer Use (i.e. Internet, MS Word, etc.) $
Newspapers Viewed Online $
Use of Online magazine database & Reference $
Reference Questions Asked $

$

The calculator worksheet has been adapted from the downloadable spreadsheet, original provided by the Massachusetts Library Association and then adapted for the web by Chelmsford Public Library. Maine State library added extra accessibility coding and reformatting for ease of reading online. This spreadsheet requires either Microsoft Excel.

Have fun seeing how much you are saving by using the Plainville Public Library!

Community Services @ the Plainville Library:

Let us know if we can help get the word out about your non-profit collection drive.

Collection boxes for Campbell Soup Labels and Box Tops for the Plainville PTO

Collection box for non-perishable food items for the Plainville Food Pantry

Pick up your copy of the Senior Center Newsletter

Coupon Swap  Trade in your unwanted coupons for things you always buy. Located by the study corals in front of the men's room. There are always great savings for baby products, health and beauty, pet food, and more things you use every day.

Magazine Swap: Read one, Take One basket is locate in the foyer of the library. Donate your used magazines and get some new ones to read.

Now Available in Plainville!

The newest trend in on-the-go-audio is now available for you listening pleasure. These Playaways are self contained digital audiobooks. Which means no tapes to break, no discs to scratch and nothing to lose. Simply provide your own earbuds or any basic car audio adapter and press play.  These will go out for 2 weeks and are available on a first come basis. Fines are 5 cents a day to a maximum of $5. We currently have a collection of 72 titles. Click here to see our full list available right now.

Playaway: Frequently Asked Questions


1. Plug earphones into universal headphone jack.

2. (Optional) Attach lanyard by pulling up the clip from the top of the unit and threading the lanyard through the clip.

3. Press the Power button.

4. Press Playaway button and enjoy!

 

How long does one AAA battery last? A standard AAA battery will provide about 12 hours of playtime.

 How do I know how much battery is left in my unit? The Playaway has a small battery icon that is displayed on the screen. There are 4 levels of battery life reflected in the icon. When one bar is left you have 20% power left.

 How do I change the battery? Locate the battery clip at the wide base of the player. Then, use your thumb or coin to push the clip which will allow  you to unsnap and remove the cover. After that, remove the old battery and replace with a fully charged battery. Lastly, snap the cover back into place.

 Do you need the old batteries back? Yes! We do need the batteries back after you listen to Playaway. We will be converting over to rechargeable batteries and will recharge your battery when it is returned and give you a new one upon each checkout. 

Can I use my own headphones? You have to. We do not circulate headphones. The Playaway has a universal headphone jack and can work with almost any headphones, speakers or car adapters. For a limited time you can purchase ear buds at the circulation desk for $2 if you do not have a pair.

 Can I use Playaway in the car? Yes. Playaway was specifically designed to use the most commonly available cassette adapters and FM transmitters. Or use your AUX jack, just like you would for your iPod.

 What do I do if my Playaway locks up? Like any good storyteller, sometimes the Playaway needs a moment to catch its breath. First turn it off and on. If that doesn’t work, remove and reinsert the battery.  

How do I remove bookmarks? In order to remove previous bookmarks you must press the bookmark button at the time you are viewing the bookmark on the LCD screen. The fastest way to do this if by using the “skip forward” button. You will be able to view each chapter and bookmark for that title.

2 in 1 Library Cards are now available from the Plainville Public Library!

Here is your keychain style card

 

Here is you wallet card!

Have you forgotten your library card by your computer when you picked up books? Did your husband take your keys again?

Now, don't miss a beat. We have stronger, longer lasting, and no rub off barcode library cards that come in a matched set of Keychain and a regular card style.

For Just $2 ... Make the switch!

Here is our Staff

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Melissa Campbell, Director

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Judith Meixner, Children's Librarian

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Stanley Koczera, Technical Services

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Paul Cutler, Circulation Head

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Helena Moore, Circulation

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Cathy Gaudet, Circulation

        The Trustees of the Plainville Public Library are:

bulletEllenor Yahrmarkt, Chairperson
bulletLinda Lyon
bulletPaula Mealy, Secretary


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