Board and Committee meetings:
The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, December 13th in Ashland at 6:00pm. Click on the Board, bylaws, etc. tab for the agenda(s).
Click on the smart card for information on how to get a library card.
What's NEW? Read our monthly newsletter online, or pick up a copy at either location.
Library Hours Both Locations
Ashland Main Location
125 W. Editor, Ashland IL 62612
Ph: (217) 476-3417
Mon., Wed.*, Thur. & Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CLOSED on Sundays
Pleasant Plains Location
555 Buckeye Rd, Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
Ph: (217) 626-1553
Mon. Tues., Wed.* & Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CLOSED on Sundays
*Both locations close at 4PM the Second Wednesday of each month for a Staff Meeting.
STEAM Club:
Upcycled Snowflake Art
When?
December 10th in Plains at 11AM,
December 20th in Ashland at 6PM
What?
Old library books get new life (and glitter paint!) in this art-based project. Help us add some winter cheer to the library and bring some home as well.
STEAM Club is geared toward 2nd-5th graders. Younger children are welcome with adult supervision.
Tabletop
Gaming Club
All Ages Welcome
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
December 1st & 15th
Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays
@ Pleasant Plains
5:30 - 7pm.
Enjoy 24-hour access to the NYTimes.com
on your devices compliments of Prairie Skies Public Library.
HERE'S HOW: Click here for access. At the NYTimes.com access page, click on the Redeem box. Follow the prompts to register (new users) or log-in (returning users).
Need help? Ask a librarian: 217-476-3417 (Ashland)
or 217-626-1553 (Pleasant Plains).
New: WIFI Hotspots
We now have WIFI hotspots available for checkout at both locations!
2023 Candidacy Election Packets Available
Packets for Board of Trustees positions are available in both locations. Please contact Cindy for more information
at pskiesld@gmail.com or 217-476-3417.
PSPLD has four Library Drop Boxes to return items:
1. Outside the entrance of the Ashland Library
2. Outside the entrance to the Pleasant Plains Library
3. Farmingdale Elementary
4. Gardner Township Building
Drop Boxes are available at all hours and when the Library is closed for a holiday.
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COVID-19 Guidelines: Updated 2/28/22
Beginning Monday, February 28th, 2022, patrons are no longer required to wear a mask while visiting either library location. Masks and hand sanitizer will continue to be available for patron use. Social distancing is recommended. Please stay home if you feel ill.
We will continue to offer Curbside Service and Contact-less home delivery.
Please call ahead and arrange a time with staff for either service.
Our Adult Fiction books are now organized by categories! You'll find sections for Mysteries, Sci/Fi & Fantasy, Westerns, Large Print, and General Fiction. We hope this organization makes it even easier to find the authors and stories you love, or maybe discover something new! Follow the signs to find your favorite category, or ask a librarian for help.
New Ways to Browse
Coloring sheets and other Actvities
Click on the links to visit these websites
for downloads and ideas of fun, Back-to-School-themed activities:
