Plano Learns: Quilting
The interest in quilting is back, and the books and guides are better than ever. Check out some of the latest books and resources we have added to the Plano Public Library collection to help you start (and finish!) a quilt.
May Book Clubs
A story of friendship and loss set in the world of video games. A cozy British mystery featuring elderly sleuths. Eye-opening investigative journalism in corporate America. Find all these and more at our May book clubs. Choose from one of the May selections or come and share your own recent reads. Check out (or download) […]
Plano Reads: The Violin Conspiracy
Brown Bag Book Club meets on Thursday, April 25 from 12-1:30pm at Parr Library to discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Bendan Slocumb. “Alone, we are a solitary violin, a lonely flute, a trumpet singing in the dark. Together, we are a symphony.” Print Book | eBook | Audiobook Growing up as young black teen in […]
Learn About and Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. You can learn more about Earth Day, recycling, sustainability, green living and more through the library! Below you will find a list of some of our newest books on these topics. You can also browse the library catalog searching any […]
Camping Tips and Tricks
We say we’re #MoreThanBooks, but we also have plenty of books to help you learn the ins and out of camping! Be prepared for your next adventure with Plano Public Library. This list includes non-fiction titles for everything you need to know as well as picture books to help your littlest ones experience camping through […]
#PPLArtPrompt: Cubism Art by Pablo Picasso
We’re getting really artsy this spring with an April Art initiative. Throughout April, we are hosting art workshops where you can contribute to the Library Blooms community art exhibit – see our event list at the bottom of this post. Sow your art creations and see the installation at Haggard Library May 3-4, 2024. To get […]
Teen Street Team Recommends: Pronunciator
Pronunciator is a language-learning tool you have access to with your Plano Public Library card. Learn more about it from guest writer and Teen Street Team member Eason.
Have you Heard? Dangerous Waters
Take a bite out of these audiobooks featuring ocean life and tales of survival. Below you’ll find a selection of audiobook recommendations from the Plano Public Library relating to sharks and the ocean. This is just a sample of the audiobooks in our collection, and you can visit a library location for assistance in finding personalized recommendations.
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 65
Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month. What Are You Reading Now? is a monthly book club that focuses on talking about whatever book you are currently reading. The book club meets in-person at Haggard Library and via Zoom, for a hybrid experience. If you want to join on Zoom, register here. The next meeting […]
Solar Eclipse: Sunsketcher
Citizen Science is a collaboration between scientists and people who are curious or concerned about the world around them and are motivated to make a difference. Anyone can participate, and the data collected by citizen scientists help scientists come to real conclusions. For scientists who study the sun, a solar eclipse is a rare opportunity […]