January 2022
Reel Reading: True Crime
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.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, January 17, the United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, marking the birth of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Want to learn more about his life and legacy? Check out some of our featured titles from across our collections. For Adults The Sword and the Shield: The Revolutionary […]
Recycled Art
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure! Look around you for inspiration and exercise your creativity while reducing, reusing and recycling everyday materials. Join us on Saturday, January 22 at 3 p.m. at Haggard Library for a Recycled Portraits program. Explore your artistic talents and customize a brown paper bag with your own self-portrait. Tickets […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 38
Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month.
Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews
Our storytime experts are bringing you reviews of the latest from our Easy collection (or picture books) as well as some of their favorites used during storytime. We have thousands of picture books at each library, so this is just a small introduction to the collection. See all of our Tried & True and New reviews […]
Making Mandalas
Get creative on Tuesday, January 18 at 7pm at Schimelpfenig Library – we’re making mandalas! During this adults-only event, we will use geometric and organic shapes to create an abstract circular design. This event has limited space, and tickets will be available beginning at 6:30pm that day. So what’s a mandala? With a quick search […]
2022 Texas Lone Star Reading List
Check out the 2022 Texas Lone Star reading list, developed by the Texas Library Association to encourage students in grades 6, 7, and 8 to explore a variety of current books. 2022 Lone Star books will hit Plano Public Library shelves starting January 14, though you can place holds and explore the eLibrary versions now! […]
Cook the Book: Soup’s On
Get ready to soup up your new year with a souperb soup. Join us this January for Cook the Book as we share our favorite soups! Cook the Book is a monthly foodie meeting of the stomachs with Plano Public Library. Each month has a theme, and for January we’re celebrating soups! Once you register […]
Plano Reads: When No One Is Watching
Read a review of When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole, our Mystery Book Club pick for January. You can join us to discuss When No One Is Watching on January 20 at 7 p.m. at Haggard Library in the Genealogy Program Room or you can attend through Zoom! If you would like to […]
Plano Reads: Second Tuesday Book Club Starts the New Year January 11 with “Anxious People”
Happy New Year 2022! Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in-person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library, to begin our year of reading. We will observe careful social distancing, with face coverings recommended. Please email Cathe Spencer at cathes@plano.gov if you have questions or comments. […]