16 Jul, 2024

Plano Library Speaks: Career Programs & Resources

https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks17.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download For this episode of the Plano Library Speaks podcast, hosts Bob and Rachel chat with Librarian Caitlyn and Library Instructor Nikki about upcoming career-focused workshops and resources available from Plano Public Library. Previous Event Recordings You can view all Business & Job Seeker Workshop recordings on the […]

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Ring in the New Year with PPL

Celebrating the New Year isn’t just for adults who stay up until midnight! Plano Public Library is hosting our annual “Noon Year’s Eve” on Saturday, December 31 at 11:30am at Davis and Parr libraries. Noon Year’s Eve is for all ages, and we have a variety of activities (including a balloon drop!) for everyone to […]

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Cook the Book: Showstopper Desserts: Cheesecake

‘Tis the season for sweets, and cheesecake takes the spotlight at this month’s Cook the Book meeting. From classic plain cheesecake to fruity favorites and seasonal showstoppers, there’s a cheesecake for every occasion and taste. Make your own and come prepared to talk all things cheesecake!

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Plano Library Speaks: Podcast #16

https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks16.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this short episode, we share some book recommendations from our Selfie Book Talk video series. Howl’s Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne JonesAvailable as: Print | eBook | eAudiobookRecommended by: Andrea C. at Haggard Library Author recommendation: Ed BrubakerSelected Titles:Captain America, Vol. 1, available as PrintCoward, available as PrintPulp, available as PrintRecommended by: Erik K. at Parr […]

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Have you Heard? Winter Wastelands and Wonderlands

Get in the winter weather spirit with these novels and nonfiction accounts of chilly locales and frozen tundras. 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. Adult: Labyrinth of Ice: The Triumphant […]

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Teen Street Team Reads: Killing November

Members of the Teen Street Team share their book recommendations. This month, our guest blogger gives a review of Killing November by Adriana Mather. Teen Street Team member Aliza is our guest blogger for this month and tells us about Killing November. Killing November by Adriana Mather – Print, eAudiobook “From the #1 New York Times bestselling […]

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Grab a Graphic Novel: Hey! I’ve Seen That Movie!

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 […]

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