Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

What Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library does

Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library (PGTPL) is a tax-funded nonprofit public library corporation operating under Indiana law and serving the residents of Plainfield and Guilford Township in Hendricks County, Indiana. The library has been in continuous operation since at least 1909 and operates from a single facility at 1120 Stafford Road, Plainfield, IN, with operating hours spanning seven days per week. Its service portfolio spans physical lending collections, digital resources, community programming segmented by age (Children's Room, Teen Central, adult services), genealogy and local history research, and technology services including public computers, WiFi, and printing.

The core technology platform is the Evergreen Indiana integrated library system, which provides unified catalog search, circulation, holds, and patron account management as part of a statewide consortium. PGTPL extends its digital offerings through integrations with Overdrive/Libby (e-books and audiobooks), Hoopla (streaming and lending), Kanopy (video), Beanstack (reading challenges), Mango Languages, and Consumer Reports, supplemented by JotForm-based appointment scheduling and a Printing Portal. The library has also developed non-traditional collections including a Library of Things, Board Games, Kids Collection Kits, and STEM kits, alongside The Gallery rotating art exhibition space.

The business model is predominantly non-commercial, funded by local property tax revenue designated for library services, with supplementary revenue from the statewide Public Library Access Card (PLAC) program ($70/year as of January 2025), gift and memorial donations, and Friends of the Library fundraising (silent auctions, book sales, lobby kiosk sales). In November 2024, the library transitioned to a fine-free model, eliminating overdue fines to ensure equitable access. Distribution occurs through the physical branch, an online catalog, curbside pickup (PGTPL To Go), home delivery for patrons unable to visit in person, a Book Bike, and Little Free Library satellite locations.

Name

Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

Legal name

Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

Website

https://plainfieldlibrary.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library is a tax-funded public library serving Plainfield and Guilford Township in Hendricks County, Indiana, offering physical lending collections, digital resources, age-segmented programming, and genealogy research through a single branch and statewide Evergreen Indiana consortium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAEAGAC

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Library, Media Center & Learning Space Operations

Keywords

• Public library services
• Lending collections
• Digital library resources
• Community education programs
• Genealogy research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Tax Funding: As a public library district, the primary funding comes from local tax revenue designated for library services.
2. Public Library Access Card (PLAC): Statewide library card program allowing access to materials across Indiana libraries for a fee.
3. Friends of the Library Silent Auctions and Book Sales: Proceeds from lobby kiosk sales, monthly silent auctions, and periodic book sales support library programs.
4. Donations and Memorial Gifts: The library accepts gift and memorial donations through their online form.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library provides free public library services to Plainfield and Guilford Township residents, including lending of physical and digital materials (books, e-books, audiobooks, streaming media), public computer and WiFi access, and dedicated programming spaces for children (The Children's Room), teens (Teen Central), and adults. The library also offers specialized research services through the Indiana Room and digitized genealogy/local history collections, loans non-traditional items through its Library of Things, and supports the community via meeting rooms, home delivery, curbside pickup, and mobile outreach services such as the Book Bike and Little Free Libraries.

Product overview

Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library (PGTPL) operates as a traditional public library system offering physical and digital services through a unified platform. The core offering centers on the Evergreen Indiana Catalog for materials management and patron services, supplemented by Digital Resources including e-books, audiobooks, and streaming video through partnerships with Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy. The library serves distinct age groups through dedicated spaces: The Children's Room with early literacy and STEM kits, Teen Central with YA materials and programs, and general adult services. Specialized offerings include Genealogy & Local History research, the Library of Things for loanable equipment, The Gallery for rotating art exhibitions, and community-focused services like Meeting & Study Rooms, Home Delivery, Book Bike, and PGTPL To Go curbside pickup. The Friends of the Library organization supports programming through fundraising and book sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Evergreen Indiana Catalog Online catalog and circulation system providing search, holds, renewals, and account management for the library's physical and digital collections, integrated with the statewide Evergreen Indiana consortium.
• Digital Resources (e-books, audiobooks, streaming video, music) Electronic content including e-books, audiobooks, music streaming, and video streaming available through partnerships with Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy for library cardholders.
• Genealogy & Local History Specialized research services and collections including genealogy databases, the Indiana Room, digitized yearbooks and newspapers, and the Plainfield, Indiana Photograph Collection Database for patrons researching family or local history.
• Library of Things Collection of loanable non-traditional items including equipment, kits, and tools available for patron checkout.
• PGTPL To Go (Curbside Pickup) Curbside pickup service allowing patrons to request library materials and retrieve them without entering the library building.
• The Children's Room Dedicated children's section with early literacy programs, STEM kits, board games, Kids Collection Kits, and Summer Reading Club activities for children from birth through elementary age.
• Teen Central Teen-focused space offering YA books, manga, STEM kits, programs, volunteer opportunities, and dedicated services for middle and high school students.
• Home Delivery Delivery service that brings library materials directly to patrons who cannot visit the library in person.
• Book Bike and Little Free Libraries Mobile library services bringing materials to the community through a bicycle-powered book delivery and Little Free Library locations distributed throughout the area.
• Meeting & Study Rooms Reservable rooms for community groups, study sessions, and library programs, managed via an online reservation system (new policy and system effective January 1, 2026).
• Computer & WiFi Access Public computer stations and wireless internet access for patron use within the library building.
• Online Databases Subscription research databases including Consumer Reports, Mango Languages, and other scholarly and general interest resources accessible via library card.
• Book-A-Librarian One-on-one personalized assistance from library staff for research, technology help, and specialized guidance, scheduled by appointment.
• Board Games Collection Collection of board games available for checkout to library patrons.
• Public Library Access Card (PLAC)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Friends of the Plainfield LibrarycoreOthersVolunteer organization that supports the library through fundraising activities including silent auctions, book sales, and lobby kiosk sales. Proceeds fund library programs, Summer Reading Club, author visits, and library supplies. Board members include president Mark Vickery, vice president Mary Ann Hamilton, secretary Johanna Edmondson, and treasurer Megan Schaffner.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Kanopy: Video streaming platform offered through PGTPL's digital resources. Included as an ecosystem enabler that extends the library's non-print collection without owning the underlying content.
• Overdrive / Libby: Digital lending platform that powers PGTPL's e-book and audiobook offerings. Included as a key vendor/ecosystem enabler whose product roadmap and pricing directly affect PGTPL's digital collection economics.
• Hoopla Digital: Digital media lending and streaming service integrated with PGTPL's catalog. Included as a critical vendor relationship — the June 2025 spending cap on Hoopla specifically signals its material budget impact.

Direct peers

• Avon-Washington Township Public Library: Neighboring Hendricks County public library serving Avon. Directly comparable as a similarly sized suburban Indiana public library in the same county with overlapping digital resource vendors and similar patron demographics.
• Indianapolis Public Library: The flagship public library system serving Indianapolis/Marion County. Directly comparable as a tax-funded Indiana public library offering lending, digital resources, programming, and community services, though it operates multiple branches versus PGTPL's single branch.
• Hamilton East Public Library: Indiana public library serving Fishers and Noblesville. Comparable as a tax-funded Indiana public library system with similar community programming, digital collections, and outreach services in a fast-growing suburban market.
• Carmel Clay Public Library: Indiana public library serving Carmel in Hamilton County. Comparable as a high-performing suburban Indiana public library with extensive programming, digital collections, and community engagement initiatives.
• Brownsburg Public Library: Neighboring Hendricks County public library serving Brownsburg. Directly comparable as a similarly sized single-branch Indiana public library offering lending, digital resources, and community programs to a comparable suburban Indiana population.
• Boone County Public Library: Indiana public library serving Lebanon and Boone County. Directly comparable as a tax-funded Indiana public library offering lending, digital resources, programming, and genealogy services to a comparable suburban/rural Indiana community.

Broad incumbents

• Indiana State Library: State-level library agency supporting all Indiana libraries. Comparable as the umbrella organization coordinating the Evergreen Indiana consortium and statewide library services of which PGTPL is a participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/plainfieldlibrary
• Instagraminstagram.com/pgtpl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plainfield-guilford-township-public-library

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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