2021
#ArchivesSignatures
In the age of the email signature, there’s something beautiful about a handwritten name. Your signature is evidence of who you are and it is supposed to be as unique as a thumbprint (although famous forgeries exist). This month, we are celebrating #ArchivesSignatures for the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) #ArchivesHashtagParty. Used to seal […]
SNAP Calming Activities At Home: Guided Breathing Exercises
Welcome to SNAP Calming Activities – At Home edition! We are providing you with the tools to create your own Special Needs and Autism-Friendly Programming (SNAP) within your own household. In this post, we are talking about breathing exercises. Breathing is important! Your entire body relies on oxygen, which is transmitted by breath. According to the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, breathing can also help you relax when […]
July Financial Literacy Programs
Learn about financial literacy with programs at the Plano Public Library!
Something About Libby: Language Options
Evaluating community wants and needs is part of the process of selecting materials for the library collection, including looking at what languages our community reads. We have physical collections of books and media in Chinese and Spanish, as well as Arabic, French, Hindi, Russian, Urdu and more. Within the Libby app, where you can access […]
Summer Storytime Update
July is just around the corner, and we’re welcoming another month of summer with expanded in-person storytimes. From babies to preschoolers, we have something for every family. Read on to learn more about what storytimes you can attend at each of our locations.
STEAM Connections: Greenhouse Effect
Have you ever seen or been inside of a greenhouse? Do you know how they are able to provide the ideal environment to help you successfully grow a variety of plants? Let’s explore the greenhouse effect by creating our own mini greenhouse using a plastic glove. Content Overview A greenhouse is an enclosed transparent structure […]
Plano Reads: Selfie Book Talk, Episode #17
Your Plano Library staff are virtually recommending their favorite reads.
Technology Tips for Kids: Pair Apps with Physical Activities
Technology is all around us and is a part of our daily lives. Your child will encounter technology at an early age, so building a healthy relationship needs to start now. Our Tech Tips for Kids series will help you set up your child for success. Today’s Tech Tip for Kids is: Pair Apps with Physical Activities […]
Grab a Graphic Novel: History!
We’re highlighting our graphic novel collection by exploring tried-and-true cartoon classics, as well as fresh-off-the-press new releases. Pick up a graphic novel today! Our Grab a Graphic Novel blog series presents our latest reads from the aforementioned collection. Available at all five libraries, the collection encompasses comics, manga and, of course, graphic novels — anything that uses […]
Discovery Time: Space Explorers
Join us for Discovery Time! Enjoy hands-on activities that introduce STEAM concepts that are just right for preschoolers.