August 2023
Plano Reads: Join Second Tuesday Book Club on ‘The Lincoln Highway’ on September 12
Please join Second Tuesday Book Club in September to discuss Amor Towles’ The Lincoln Highway, which tells the story of Emmett and Billy’s amazing and eventful road trip across the United States in June 1954–will they reach California as planned, or will they find themselves on journey unlike anything they could have imagined? We will […]
Plano Reads: Meteors, Space and Stars
Here are fiction and nonfiction titles for August, the month in which the Perseid Meteor is visible in the night sky. Enjoy these imaginative journeys among the stars!
On Kanopy: The Great Courses
The Great Courses allow you to learn from award-winning experts and professors from the most respected institutions in the world at your own pace. You can access these videos through Kanopy, a video streaming service available free with your Plano Public Library card. Here are some of the latest Great Courses added to Kanopy: Why […]
Littles at the Library: Fall Preview
You’re never too little to learn! The newest Engage brochure is here, and that means another round of learning and fun for you and your little at Plano Public Library. Whether you have a brand-new baby, a rambunctious toddler or a curious preschooler, we have something for you. Keep reading for a preview of the […]
Plano Reads: September Book Clubs
From the cliffs of Tasmania to the plains of Nebraska to small-town Newfoundland, our September book club picks will take you on a literary journey around the world. Choose from one of these selections or come and share your own recent reads. Check out (or download) this month’s picks and get ready to read and […]
Check Out Adventure Gaming Club: Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Join us at 2pm on September 17 for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure at Parr Library! Play as a warrior or mage in a fantasy world. No experience necessary! Adventure Gaming Club is a program designed for new players of Dungeons & Dragons, to give teens a fun and friendly environment to learn the game […]
Eight Technology Classes Happening in September
With a new season, comes a new collection of classes! We will recap the technology events coming up at the library (and virtually) this September, but be sure to check the Engage brochure and/or online calendar for our schedule through December. As a reminder: all library classes are free, though some require registration or tickets […]
Plano Reads: Klara and the Sun
The Brown Bag Book Club will meet in person at Parr Library on Thursday, August 24, at noon, to discuss Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Set in a not-so-distant future, the story revolves around Klara, an Artificial Friend designed to provide companionship to lonely teenagers. The emotional depth and authenticity of Klara’s experiences and […]
Plano Library Speaks Podcast: Tutor.com and other online resources for students
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks25.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode we speak with librarian Brittnee Emerine about the fantastic online resources for students, available for free through Plano Public Library. You can find Tutor.com, Learning Express Library, and GALE In Context, on our Research & Learn page, under the Academics tab! Study room reservations […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 57
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. The next meeting […]