Plains Public Library

phone 826-3101
mon-thurs: 10am to 6pm

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Poster for Bookin' It 5K. Saturday, June 13, 2026. Starts at 9:35 AM. For all ages. Medals for finishers and prize drawings after run. Located at Ammundson Sports Complex. Under 6: Free; 6-14: $15; 15 and up: $25. Register online at runsignup.com until May 24, 2026. Sign up on Race day at 8:30 AM. No pets please.
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What's Going on at the Library?

Poster for chess tournament. All ages, no entry fee, register early. Saturday, March 21, 11 AM to 6 PM.
Poster for Documenting Montana's Constitutional History: 1867, 1884, 1889, & 1972. With Rich Aarstad and Jennifer Birnel. Tuesday March 24th at 6:30 PM on Zoom.
Poster for teen space. Hang out at Plains Library, 2-4 PM the second Saturday of every month.
Poster for Thompson Falls job service. Third Tuesday of every month, from 9 AM to 12 PM. We are here for you! Let Job Service Thompson Falls workforce consultants elevate your career goals. With up-to-date industry knowledge, we're here to support you at every stage of your journey towards success. Our expert staff offers assistance with job search, resume help, interview skills, and career planning. It's free!
Poster for Chess Club. Second and fourth Wednesdays. From 4 to 5 PM all ages play, from 5:30 to 7 PM adults play.
Invitation to pinochle at the library. Every Wednesday from 1 to 3:30 PM. Come join us! We have a lot of fun.

Our Mission Statement

The Plains Public Library aims to connect the community to the resources necessary to live our best lives.

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Programming

Storytime

For preschoolers and their grown-ups.  Stories, songs, learning, and playtime for bonding, socializing, and that oh-so-important love of reading that will last a lifetime.  

Wednesdays from 9 to 10am – The library signs will say closed but you and your little ones are welcome to come on in!

Teen Space

Hang out with other middle and high schoolers at Plains Library from 2 to 4pm every second Saturday of the month.

Come chill, listen to music, play games, and just be yourself. Low-key vibes, no pressure.

Chess Club

All ages and skill levels welcome. Games start every half hour, so stop in anytime! Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the month. Open to all ages from 4 to 5:30pm; adults only from 5:30 to 7pm.

Book Club

Ask a librarian about this month’s book. Discussion takes place on the Third Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm.

Partner Sharing Group

Plains Public Library is a member the Montana Shared Catalog Partners Resource Sharing Group.  Your library card works at all of these member libraries.  Feel free to use your library card at member libraries just as you would at our library.  You can place holds on items from other libraries in the catalog to have them shipped to Plains Library for you to pick up!

Check out the Partners link under Library Card in the menu bar above for more information and a complete list of member libraries.

Montana Library2Go

Check out Montana Library2Go at montana.overdrive.com.  Access an entire library of e-books and audiobooks using your Plains Library Card.  The companion app, Libby, makes your materials easy to download and on-the-go friendly.  

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Internet Access

  • Our Patron Wi-Fi Network is PPLD.  There is no password. Available 24/7.
  • Public computers available during open hours. 
  • We are happy to teach you how to traverse the internet or to create a document.  Staff is not available for private research projects. 
  • We are happy to help you understand your device. Staff will not make changes to your device for you. 
  • We are NOT I.T. specialists and cannot diagnose or fix computer or mobile wireless device problems.
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Poster for friends of the library. Join us! Fundraise, advocate, outreach, promote the library. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month each quarter at Plains Library.