Plainview Public Library

Event Date Change

2010-03-03T15:58:00.002-06:00

Due to the H.S. play, our Magic: the Gathering tournament has been moved from March 12 to Saturday, March 20 at 1pm.

Library Events - March 2010

2010-03-01T09:48:00.005-06:00

Tues. Mar. 2, 11:30 am - Dr. Seuss Story Time

Wed. Mar. 3, 7:30 pm - Library Book Club: Simon's Night by Jon Hassler

Fri. Mar. 5, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18

Wed. Mar. 10, 7 pm - The Book Babes Book Club: The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver

Sat. Mar. 13, 10-11 am - Page Me! Book Club: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

Sat. Mar. 20, 1 pm - Magic: The Gathering, All ages, $5 Registration

Story Time with Dr. Seuss Characters

2010-02-12T10:53:00.002-06:00

The Cat in the Hat and Thing One are coming to our public library for story time!

Tuesday, March 2, 11:20 am

So if you come to Plainview town,
we would love you to come down.
Stop and join us for some fun.
You might dance and sing and run.
Scoot! Zoot! Zit! Zat!
This is where the fun is at!

"From there to here,
from here to there,
funny things are everywhere."
~Dr. Seuss

Library Events - February 2010

2010-01-25T19:43:00.002-06:00

Wed. Feb. 3, 7:30 pm - Library Book Club: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

Fri. Feb. 5, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18

Sat. Feb. 6, 1 pm - Magic: The Gathering Worldwake Booster Draft, All ages, $15 Registration

Wed. Feb. 10, 7 pm - The Book Babes Book Club: My Life in France by Julia Child

Sat. Feb. 13, 10-11 am - Page Me! Book Club: The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester

Library Events - January 2010

2010-01-04T10:23:00.002-06:00

Wed. Jan. 6, 7 pm - Library Book Club: Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

Fri. Jan. 8, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18

Wed. Jan. 13, 7 pm - Library Book Club: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Sat. Jan. 16, 10-11 am - Page Me! Book Club: Rising Star of Rusty Nail by Lesley M. M. Blume

Library Events - November 2009

2009-11-01T12:32:00.001-06:00

Tues. Nov. 3, 10:30 am - Pre-K Story Time

Wed. Nov. 4, 7 pm - Library Book Club: Too Soon to Say Goodbye by Art Buchwald

Fri. Nov. 6, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18

Fri. Nov. 13, 7 pm - Magic Extended Tournament. $3

Sat. Nov. 14, 10-11 am - Page Me! book club for girls

Tues. Nov. 17, 10:30 am - Pre-K Story Time

Fri. Nov. 20, 7 pm - Ice Age 3 Movie Night: Bring a blanket or pillow. We'll provide a snack!

Sat. Nov. 21, 10 am - Thanksgiving Story Time with Mrs. M

Sat. Nov. 28, 3-9 pm - Scrapping at the Library: Register at the front desk for a scrapping good time.

Pack 'n Learn Kits

2009-09-22T10:57:00.001-05:00

Thanks to funding from Child Care Resource and Referral, the library has added 5 Pack 'n Learn kits to its collection. Pack 'n Learn Kits are intended to provide fun and easy-to-use resources for teaching early concepts. The library is offering story times, featuring Cheryl Hagen, to highlight each of these kits.

Story times yet to come include:

Crazy for Colors
Tuesday, October 6, 10:30 am

All About the Alphabet
Tuesday, October 20, 10:30 am

Show Me Shapes
Tuesday, November 3, 10:30 am

On Board with Opposites

Tuesday, November 17, 10:30 am

Books on Wheels

2009-09-08T11:27:00.003-05:00

The Plainview Library is pleased to announce Books on Wheels. A member of the community has generously volunteered to deliver books for seniors and disabled patrons in the Plainview-Elgin area. To arrange to have books picked up at your home and returned to the library or to have books picked up at the library and delivered to your home, contact the library at (507) 534-3425. Book delivery will be available on Wednesdays of each week.

Library Events - September 2009

2009-08-26T10:25:00.002-05:00

Wed. Sept. 2, 7 pm - Library Book Club: Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson

Fri. Sept. 4, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18

Fri. Sept. 11, 7 pm - Magic Extended Tournament. $3

Tues. Sept. 22, 10:30 am - Pre-K Story Time

Library Events - July 2009

2009-06-24T10:38:00.002-05:00

Sun. July 12, 1 pm - Magic 2010 Pre-Release Party. $20

Fri. July 17, 7 pm - Friday Night Magic Standard Tournament. $3

Fri. July 31, 7 pm - Magic Extended Tournament. $3

Library Events - June 2009

2009-06-01T12:15:00.003-05:00

June 1-5 Registration for the Summer Reading Program (Pre-K to Gr. 6)

Fri. June 5, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18

Sun. June 7, 6:30-8:30 pm - Dungeons and Dragons Group

Mon. June 8, 7 pm - Sing & Dance with MJ: Family Event

Tues. June 9, 10 am - Mrs. M's Storytime: Pre-K to Gr.2

Fri. June 12, 7 pm - Friday Night Magic Standard Tournament. $3

Tues. June 16, 10 am - Mrs. M's Storytime: Pre-K to Gr.2

Wed. June 24, 10 am - Mrs. M's Storytime: Pre-K to Gr.2

Fri. June 26, 7 pm - Magic Extended Tournament. $3

Sun. June 28, 6:30-8:30 pm - Dungeons and Dragons Group

Mon. June 29, 7 pm - Family Banana Split Social: 50-cents for a banana split

Techie Tools

2009-05-25T19:24:00.003-05:00

The library is pleased to announce the addition of its Techie Tools Collection. You can check out these computer-related items with your library card for use at the library. Currently, available items include:

6 Stereo headphones
3 USB headphone/microphone headsets
2 Web cams
1 Memory card reader

Upcoming Change

2009-05-18T16:10:00.002-05:00

Effective Tuesday, May 26th, computer headphones will need to be checked out at the front desk. You must have a library card to check them out. You are welcome to bring in your own headphones or ear buds, if you prefer.

Library Events - May 2009

2009-04-27T12:54:00.002-05:00

Fri. May 1, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18

Sat. May 2, 2 pm - Magic: The Gathering Booster Tournament. $12

Sun. May 3, 6:30-8:30 pm - Dungeons and Dragons Group

Fri. May 8, 7 pm - Friday Night Magic Standard Tournament. $3

Fri. May 15, 7 pm - Magic Extended Tournament. $3

Sun. May 17, 6:30-8:30 pm - Dungeons and Dragons Group

Fri. May 22, 7-9 pm - Family Game Night: Open Board & Videogame play for families. Bring a snack or a favorite game to share!

Fri. May 29, 7 pm - Magic Extended Tournament. $3

Sun. May 31, 6:30-8:30 pm - Dungeons and Dragons Group

Agricultural Children's Book Donation

2009-04-06T17:09:00.002-05:00

Tom and Sue Kruger generously sponsored the addition of an Agricultural Children's Literature Book Bundle to the library's collection. With fiction and non-fiction titles included, topics included gardening, crop farming and animal farming. Also included with the 22-book set was a companion guide designed to help reinforce and enhance learning which is available at the front desk.

Library Events - April 2009

2009-03-31T14:35:00.002-05:00

Wed. Apr. 1, 7:30 pm - Plainview Book Club: The Hot Flash Club Strikes Again by Nancy Thayer

Fri. Apr. 3, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18

Sat. Apr. 4, 1 pm - Magic: The Gathering Build-Your-Own Standard Tournament. $2

Tues. Apr. 14, 7 pm - Library Board Meeting

Fri. Apr. 17, 7 pm - Bolt Family Movie Night: Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow. We'll provide the movie and popcorn!

Sat. Apr. 18, 7 pm - Board Game Night: Risk, Wits & Wagers, RoboRally or bring your own. Ages 11 and up.

Sun. Apr. 19, 6:30-8:30 pm - Dungeons and Dragons Group

Magic: the Gathering on Facebook

2009-03-16T14:48:00.009-05:00

The library now has a Magic: the Gathering site on Facebook. Check it out for tournament schedules, sign up and discussion. Become a fan to see our exciting announcement and once you are a fan, see Alice for a free card.

Rosetta Stone Spanish

2009-02-28T09:50:00.003-06:00

With the help of generous donation from Sams Club, the Plainview Library is pleased to be able to offer Rosetta Stone Spanish, levels 1-3 on all of its computers. Rosetta Stone is a language-learning program that uses listening, speaking, and the identifying of visual cues to teach within the Spanish language.

Each activity can range from 5-30 minutes in duration. Your progress is saved each time you use the Rosetta Stone program so the next time you use it you can pick up where you left off.

To set up your Rosetta Stone account, simply go to the front desk with your library card. We will create an account for you and provide you access to the Spanish level of your choice.

Library Events - March 2009

2009-02-28T09:28:00.006-06:00

Feb. 23 - Mar. 14 - Mid-Winter Book Sale, During Regular Library Hours

Mon. Mar. 2, 3-7:30 pm - Mario Kart Monday: Sign up for a chance to play Mario Kart. Open to all ages. (No early sign-ups.)

Wed. Mar. 4, 7:30 pm - Plainview Book Club: Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Thurs. Mar. 5, 4-6 pm - Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration: Small group readings, snacks, games, crafts, a skit, and BINGO brought to you by the Plainview/Elgin Girl Scout Troop 40670.

Fri. Mar. 6, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18: Nintendo DS and Sony PSP consoles are welcome.

Sat. Mar. 7, 3-9 pm - Scrapbooking: Come and work on your scrapbooks! Space is limited. You must pre-register for this event. Bring your own supper. We have a microwave you can use. Children may participate ONLY if they will be scrapping.

Sun. Mar. 8, 6:30-8:30 pm - Dungeons and Dragons Group

Fri. Mar. 13, 7-10 pm - Magic: Conflux Booster Tournament. $12 Pre-Registration BY Mar. 6. No late registrations will be accepted.

Sun. Mar. 22, 6:30-8:30 pm - Dungeons and Dragons Group

Library Events - February 2009

2009-01-27T10:32:00.005-06:00

Mon. Feb. 2, 3-7:30 pm - Mario Kart Monday: Sign up for a chance to play Mario Kart. Open to all ages. (No early sign-ups.)

Wed. Feb. 4, 7:30 pm - Plainview Book Club: Leaning into the Wind by Susan Allen Toth

Fri. Feb. 6, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18: Nintendo DS and Sony PSP consoles are welcome.

Sat. Feb. 7, 14 , 21, 28, 9:20-11:30 am - Paws to Read: Cuddle up and read to certified therapy dogs. Please pre-register at the front desk.

Sat. Feb. 7, 3-9 pm - Scrapbooking: Come and work on your scrapbooks! Space is limited. You must pre-register for this event. Bring your own supper. We have a microwave you can use. Children may participate ONLY if they will be scrapping.

Sun. Feb 8, 6:30-8:30 pm - Dungeons and Dragons Group

Thurs. Feb 12, 4-5 pm - Valentine Story Time: Small group reading and crafts brought to you by the Plainview/Elgin Girl Scout Troop 40670.

Fri. Feb. 13, 7-10 pm - Resistance: Fall of Man Tournament. $2 Pre-Registration BY Feb. 6. No late registrations will be accepted.

Sat. Feb. 21, 1 pm - Magic: The Gathering Extended Tournament. $2 Registration. Open to all ages.

Sun. Feb 22, 6:30-8:30 pm - Dungeons and Dragons Group

Feb. 23 - Mar. 14 - Mid-Winter Book Sale, During Regular Library Hours

Fri. Feb. 28, 7-9 pm - Horton Hears a Who Family Movie Night: Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow. We'll provide the movie and popcorn!

Library Events - January 2009

2008-12-27T09:25:00.005-06:00

Fri. Jan. 2, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18: Nintendo DS and Sony PSP consoles are welcome.

Mon. Jan. 5, 3-7:30 pm - Mario Monday: Sign up for a chance to play Mario Kart. Open to all ages. (No early sign-ups.)

Wed. Jan. 7, 7:30 pm - Plainview Book Club: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll

Fri. Jan. 9, 7-10 pm - Magic: The Gathering Tournament. $2 Pre-Registration. Open to all ages.

Wed. Jan 14, 7 pm - Tractor Club

Fri. Jan. 16, 7-10 - Super Smash Bros. Tournament for ages 11-18. $2 Pre-Registration.

Fri. Jan. 23, 9-5:00 - LEGO-Mania!: Open and competitive building throughout the day.

Fri. Jan. 30, 7-9 pm - Family Game Night: Family-oriented board and video games. Bring a game or a snack to share.

Christmas Story Time

2008-12-08T13:42:00.004-06:00

Join us at the library at 4pm on Tuesday, December 16th for a Holiday Story Time with Mrs. M. Intended for Pre-K to Grade 2.

Library Closing Announcement

2008-11-19T13:37:00.002-06:00

The Library will be closing at 2:30 pm on Monday, December 8th. This is due to a software upgrade at SELCO. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

November Events

2008-10-23T14:16:00.006-05:00

Wed. Nov. 5, 7:30 pm - Plainview Book Club: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan

Fri. Nov. 7, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18: Nintendo DS and Sony PSP consoles are welcome.

Nov. 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 3:30-5 pm - Magic: The Gathering Class for ages 10 and up: Please Pre-Register at the front desk.

Fri. Nov. 14, 7-10 pm - Rythm & Groove Night for ages 11-18: Musical Open Play including DDR, Guitar Hero & SingStar. Pre-registration required by Nov. 7.

Sat. Nov. 15, 9 am - Noon - National Gaming @ Your Library Day: Board games for all ages. Bring your friends (and a game if you have a favorite) and come play with us!

Sat. Nov. 15, 3-9 pm - Scrapbooking: Come and work on your scrapbooks! Space is limited. You must pre-register for this event. A dinner entree will be provided, please bring a side to go with it. Children may participate ONLY if they will be scrapping.

Tues. Nov. 18, 4:00 pm - Thanksgiving Storytime with Mrs. M

Fri. Nov. 21, 7-9 pm - Kung Fu Panda Family Movie Night: Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow. We'll provide the movie and popcorn!

October Events

2008-09-23T13:23:00.003-05:00

Wed. Oct. 1, 7:30 pm - Plainview Book Club: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

Fri. Oct. 3, 7-10 pm - GameFest: Open Internet / Videogame play for ages 11-18. Nintendo DS and Sony PSP consoles are welcome.

Sat. Oct. 4,11,18,25, 9:20-11:30 am - Paws to Read: Cuddle up and read to certified therapy dogs. Please pre-register at the front desk.

Wed. Oct. 8, 4:00 pm - Give a Cat a Cupcake Storytime: Stories and cupcake decorating.

Fri. Oct. 10, 7-10 pm - Super Smash Bros. Tournament: Ages 11-18. $2 Registration due BY Oct. 3. No late registrations will be accepted.

Fri. Oct. 17, 7-9 pm - Family oriented board games and video games.

Fri. Oct. 24, 7-10 pm - Magic: The Gathering Draft Tournament: All Ages. $11.00 Registration due BY Oct. 17. No late registrations will be accepted.

Tues. Oct. 28, 4:00 pm - Halloween Storytime with Mrs. M