February 2022
2022 Texas 2×2 Reading List
Check out the 2022 Texas 2×2 reading list, developed by the Texas Library Association to encourage voluntary reading children age two to grade two. Plano Public Library has all 20 2×2 titles available for checkout, and you can visit a library location for information on Texas Library Association reading lists and to browse our Texas 2×2’s, Lone Star, […]
Money Habits Teens Need to Know
Understanding finances should begin well before you have a job or go to college. At Plano Public Library, we offer financial literacy programs and have books in our collection about various financial literacy topics specific to teens. In addition to what the library has and offers, we work with local partners like the University of […]
Grab a Graphic Novel: Comics to Read for Black History Month
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 […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 39
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. […]
Resume and Interview Best Practices
A new year brings new opportunities. With widespread labor shortages and high demand for qualified workers, this is an ideal time to change careers or look for a new job. Join us online on February 18 at 2 p.m. for a virtual Resume/Interview Workshop presented by HR professionals from Capital One. Discover best practices for […]
Plano Reads: The Eighth Detective
For February’s Mystery Book Club, we’re reading The Eighth Detective by Alex Pavesi. Mystery Book Club meets on February 17 at 7pm both at Haggard Library and virtually through Zoom. To join us virtually, register here. From Publisher’s Weekly: Pavesi’s cerebral debut blends a mystery with an academic discussion of the mystery genre. Book editor […]
Cook the Book: Delicious Dumplings
Join Plano Public Library and other foodies for this month’s Cook the Book, where we share our love and recipes for our favorite dumplings! Cook the Book is a monthly foodie meeting of the stomachs with Plano Public Library. Each month has a theme, and for February we’re celebrating dumplings! Once you register for the […]
#ArchivesBFF: Exploring Love & Friendship
The February National Archives #ArchivesHashtagParty theme is BFF (best friends forever), and we’ve explored the Genealogy Center’s archives to bring you some gems. High School Notes to/from Cupid Plano High School has had a newsletter for many years called Wildcat’s Tale. The Genealogy Center has some from 1933-1935 and 1965-1967. The February 1934 issue included a […]
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 […]
Photoshop, 3D Printing and More This February
Within library spaces, like the Digital Creation Spaces, and via Zoom, Plano Public Library offers seasonal workshops so you can learn how to use a variety of software and tools to complete digital projects. Continue reading to see what we’re teaching this February. Premiere: Color Correction (Ages 13+)Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. […]