The Plainville Public Library is dedicated to providing the community with broad access to resources, fostering literacy, and promoting lifelong learning. Its mission includes satisfying diverse reading needs, encouraging curiosity, and treating all individuals with dignity and respect. The library serves as an essential public asset, offering informational and recreational resources in a welcoming, safe, and user-friendly environment. Services include the free borrowing of books, movies, music, and games, as well as access to digital resources like eBooks and eAudiobooks. They also offer unique services such as a "Library of Things" for borrowing items like yard games and tools, passport acceptance, discounted movie and museum tickets, shredding services, and senior home book delivery. The library actively engages the community through a variety of programs and events for all ages, aiming to enrich, empower, and educate its patrons. They also provide public computers, printing, copying, and fax services, and maintain a "Someone Cares Shelf" for hygiene essentials and a "Little Free Art Gallery."