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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.
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.
New: WIFI Hotspots
We now have WIFI hotspots available for checkout at both locations!
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).
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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.
Tabletop
Gaming Club
All Ages Welcome
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
April 4th & 18th
Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays
@ Pleasant Plains
5:30 - 7pm.
STEAM Club:
When?
Saturday, Apr. 13th @ 11am
in our Plains Location
What?
Art Bot
Design and decorate your own Art Bot, switch on the motor, and set ’em loose to doodle!
STEAM Club is geared toward 2nd-5th graders. Younger children are welcome with adult supervision.
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.