July 2022
Plano Reads: Join Second Tuesday Book Club August 9 to discuss ‘The Loneliest Polar Bear’ by Kale Williams
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in-person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library, to discuss The Loneliest Polar Bear: A True Story of Survival and Peril on the Edge of a Warming World by journalist Kale Williams. We will observe social distancing, with face coverings […]
Grab a Graphic Novel: Mythology
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: Americana
Our July booklist, presented during the month of Independence Day, recognizes our national heritage, and the distinctive nature of the American experience. Enjoy these fifteen nonfiction titles which all offer a look at various aspects of life in “these United States.” America is Immigrants by Sara Nović and Alison Kolesar – Stories of remarkable American immigrants are brought […]
Chef Starter Kit
Get creative in the kitchen with materials, resources and programming from Plano Public Library. Plano Public Library offers everything you need to learn a new skill, develop a new hobby, and pursue a new career. This month’s Starter Kit will offer you the chef special on heating up your cooking skills. Whether you are a beginner […]
Have You Heard? Myths, Legends & Retellings
Check out these books featuring myths and legends as well as retellings of beloved tales. Below you’ll find audiobook recommendations from the Plano Public Library. This is just a sample of the audiobooks in our collection, and you can visit a library location for assistance in finding personalized recommendations.
Plano Reads: Uncanny Valley
Join the Brown Bag Book Club for a discussion of Uncanny Valley which meets in-person in the program room at Parr Library on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at noon. Uncanny Valley a Memoir by Anna Weiner Print; Large Print; eAudiobook; eBook Unicorns disappoint. That is the hard lesson Anna Weiner learns from her stint in Silicon Valley. Wiener was […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 44
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. […]
Plano Reads: August Book Clubs
Beat the Texas heat with a great book. Whether you prefer print books, audiobooks, and downloadable titles to read on-the-go, our book clubs are back with another round of great titles for August. Join Plano Public Library book clubs in person or online to discuss and share your latest reads. Choose from virtual, in person, […]
Plano Reads: What Mystery Are You Reading Now?
For our July Mystery Book Club meeting, we’re asking “What mystery are you reading now?” We want to hear about the mystery you read recently that you want to recommend (or not recommend!) to the group. We’ll give everyone a chance to talk about the book they read and then send out a list of […]
Cook the Book: Backyard BBQ Faves
Summertime and the eating is easy! Join Plano Public Library and other foodies for this month’s Cook the Book and enjoy flame-grilled food with all the sides you love. Cook the Book is a monthly foodie meeting of the stomachs with Plano Public Library. Each month, we celebrate a different theme. Next up is Backyard […]