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:
May the 4th Be With You
When?
May 13th in Plains at 11AM,
May 27th in Ashland at 11AM
What?
Celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4th) with a lightsaber circuit card! Will you choose the Dark Side or the Light?
Choose carefully, you must.
STEAM Club is geared toward 2nd-5th graders. Younger children are welcome with adult supervision.
Tabletop
Gaming Club
All Ages Welcome
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
May 4th & 18th
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!
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.
A time for seniors and caregivers to get out of the house and have some fun! 1st & 3rd Friday of each month in Plains from 11-11:45am.
New Programs
For Middle and High School students to learn coding, computers and much more! Held every other month on Saturdays in Plains.
A time for kids to explore and discover how music makes them think, feel and move. Held on the 2nd (in Ashland) and 4th (in Plains) Saturday of each month from 11-11:30am.
Summer Reading 2023
Have Book, Will Travel
June 5th - July 22nd
Summer Reading
is Coming Soon!
Registration begins June 5th! Our registration kick-off party will run from 10am to noon in Plains, and 1 to 3pm in Ashland!
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.