Friends of the Library

MEMBERSHIP FORM
Friends meetings are open to all members and anyone interested in joining. Meetings are held on the last Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM from September through April in the Conference Room at the Plainville Public Library. For more information, contact the Friends at friendsofplnv@gmail.com

Purpose of the Friends
The purpose of the Friends shall be to maintain an association of persons interested in books and
libraries; provide a means through which they may share their enthusiasm for the aims and services of the Plainville Public Library; focus public attention on its facilities and needs; and stimulate gifts of books, magazines, desirable collections, endowments, and bequests. 
The activities of the association shall include sponsoring of special projects; arranging or assisting in
programs, lectures, exhibits, and other events; and otherwise helping the library to increase its usefulness to the community.

 community bag

Support the Friends of the Plainville Public Library by purchasing a reusable Community Bag from Big Y for $2.50. After purchasing, visit MyBigYCause.com, enter the code on the bag, and search "Friends of the Plainville Public Library" to donate $1.00 (for each bag purchased) directly to supporting your local library. 

 

Friends Book Nook 
on-going book sale during Library business hours
located in the Magazine Room
Cash or check accepted at the Adult Circulation Desk
 
Hardcover books $1.00 each
Paperbacks & children's titles 3 for $1.00 or $0.50 each
DVDs & CDs $1.00 each

 

Plainville Public Library
Books and Media Donation Policy

Throughout its long history, the Library has been enriched by the generosity of members of the community. This tradition of support has contributed significantly to its growth and excellence. This policy offers guidance on donating books and other media to the Library.

Donations of books and/or other media are accepted with the proviso that Library Staff is free to decide whether to keep the item for the Library's collection; pass it along to the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, who may or may not put it in a book sale fundraiser; or discard it. Once an item is donated, the Library accepts no responsibility for the item’s condition, whereabouts, or return to the donor.

The Library accepts donations of books and other media in good condition except the following:

  • Textbooks
  • Reference books
  • Encyclopedias
  • Computer books
  • VHS tapes
  • Cassette tapes
  • Any item with mold or a musty odor. Items containing mold or odor can spread to adjacent items and potentially destroy a collection.

Approved by the Plainville Public Library Board of Trustees on February 14, 2023