Children's Programs
For programs geared towards Youth in Grades 6-12, visit our Teen page.
Download/view the current seasonal brochure online or pick up a copy in the library.
Sign up through our online calendar or call 860-793-1450 #5.
- For storytime information, visit our "Storytimes" section.
- For Nintendo Switch and additional games information, visit our "Gaming" section.
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Purchase 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.
Community Bags are located in the self-checkout area at Plainville Big Y.
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Save the Date: Friends Annual Book Sale Friday, September 6th from 12-6pm and Saturday, September 7th from 9AM-3PM.
Hardcover books $2.00 each; paperbacks $1.00 each; children's titles 3 for $1.00; CDs, DVDs, and Audiobooks $1.00 each.
Donations for the September Book Sale will be accepted through August during normal library business hours.
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| Saturday, Sept 14 at 10 AM Registration not required.
In celebration of National Library Card Sign-up Month, children will have the chance to register for a library card, enjoy a themed story with a guest from the Plainville Fire Department, and see a fire truck up close. All ages with a caregiver. |
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 | Thursday, September 19, 3:30PM Registration Required
Participants will design their own pencil case and notebook to use at school this year. Grades K-6 | ||
| Wednesday, September 25, 2:30PM Registration required.
Join Food Explorers for a delicious fall baking program! You’ll be making Pumpkin Donuts by making the batter AND glaze completely from scratch! You’ll get to decorate your own donuts and of course, eat them! Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten. Grades 2-6
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 | Monday, September 23, 6 and 6:30PM Registration required. Please register for one session, either 6PM or 6:30PM
Children will listen to a story and have the opportunity to pet, feed, and take photos with goats from Bradley Mountain Farm. Ages 3-8 with a caregiver.
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 | Tuesday, Sept 17, 12PM Registration not required.
This program is open to homeschooling families with children and teens. Families are welcome to come and connect with other families that are educating children at home. This is a drop in program. The library will provide space and craft supplies. All ages.
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 | Saturday, October 5, 10AM Registration required.
Children will listen to a story, watch an experiment, and work on a creative project to learn about early science concepts. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. | ||
 | Every other Thursday at 6PM, beginning September 12. Registration not required.
Children are welcome to bring their stuffed friends and blankets for this evening storytime in Pajamas. Ages 0-12 with a caregiver. Family groups welcome.
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School Resources
- Elementary Schools' Library Page: Linden, Toffolon, Wheeler
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