2021
Reel Reading: Dystopias
Do you enjoy a good binge-fest over books, tv series, or films? Join us to talk about all things binge-worthy in our new Reel Reading club for Teens. Come join us on Zoom on November 22nd at 7 p.m. for a discussion on dystopian books. Reel Reading is a teen-specific book, film and TV club meeting […]
Plano Writes: Giant Footsteps
November is National Novel Writing Month! Take advantage of Plano Public Library’s programs and resources to take your novel to the next level. Join us at Schimelpfenig Library for The Write Workshop on Saturdays throughout November 2021 for ideas and inspiration. Presented by a published author, these four workshops will help you improve your story […]
Grab a Graphic Novel: Binge-able Series
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 […]
Plano Reads: Night Boat to Tangier
Come join the Brown Bag Book Club for a discussion at noon on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Parr Library of Night Boat to Tangier: a novel by Kevin Barry. Continue reading for a summary, reviews, and read-along suggestions.
Plano Reads: The Whisper Man
For our next session of Mystery Book Club, meeting virtually on Zoom and in-person at Haggard Library on Thursday, November 18 at 7 p.m., we’re discussing The Whisper Man by Alex North. Continue reading this post for summary, review and read-along suggestions from Librarian Meredith.
Customer Service Programs & Resources with Plano Public Library
Customer service skills are important and widely applicable to almost any career – and Plano Public Library has a wealth of resources in this area! In fact, as October comes to a close, we’re looking forward to bringing you a virtual workshop in Ten Best Practices for Customer Service, on November 12th at 1:00 PM. […]
Plano Writes: Technically, Literally
November is National Novel Writing Month! Challenge yourself to craft exciting dialogue, interesting prose and unique characters. Join us at Schimelpfenig Library for The Write Workshop on Saturdays throughout November 2021 for ideas and inspiration. Presented by a published author, these four workshops will help you improve your story by creating well-rounded characters and putting […]
Cook the Book: Spectacular Sides
What meal is complete without sides? Join us this November for Cook the Book as we share our favorite side dishes! Cook the Book is a monthly foodie meeting of the stomachs with Plano Public Library. Each month has a theme, and for November we’re celebrating side dishes! Once you register for the event, prepare […]
#ArchivesBookLove
In a collection full of great Plano history, one of our favorite pieces is a prime example of #ArchivesBookLove. One of the first donations to the archives collection was the original diary of Lizzie Mathews Carpenter (1876-1880). The archives has five volumes of her diaries, although the others are transcriptions of the originals. Elizabeth Mathews […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 36
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.