September 2023
Plano Reads: ‘Zorrie’ is Second Tuesday Book Club’s October 10 Book Choice
Please join Second Tuesday Book Club on October 10 to discuss Zorrie by Laird Hunt. This historical novel spans the twentieth century, and reveals with sympathy and understanding the life of Zorrie Underwood and the people of small-town Indiana with whom she shares it. We will meet in person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on […]
Plano Reads: Novels for a New School Year
As a new school year gets underway, consider trying one of these titles. All are fiction favorites and campus classics! Commencement by J. Courtney Sullivan – Four very different first-year students—Celia, Bree, Sally, and April—are assigned to the same Smith College dorm, and together they experience the challenges of academic life and early adulthood. Four years […]
Have you Heard? Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15. This is just a sample of the audiobooks in our collection, and you can visit a library location for assistance in finding personalized recommendations.
Tried & True and New: Picture Books
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 […]
Plano Library Speaks Podcast: Parent Café with LaVonda Howell of United Way
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks26.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode Library Development Coordinator Kristin Linscott and Bob speak with LaVonda Howell of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas about the upcoming Parent Café events in the library! You can find additional information on Parent Café on the Be Strong Families website.
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 58
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 […]
Fun Reads for Fall Holidays
It’s finally fall! All around the world, families celebrate in different ways. Picture books are a great way to introduce your little one to cultures and celebrations in your community and around the world. Our Easy Holiday collection brings together picture books about different holidays and celebrations. These books are shelved as a separate collection, […]
Plano Reads: The Day the World Came to Town
The Brown Bag Book Club will meet in person at Parr Library on Thursday, September 28, at noon, to discuss The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede. Available as: Print | eBook | eAudiobook On September 11, 2001, 38 jetliners bound for the U.S. were forced to land at […]
Plano Reads: October Book Clubs
Fall into a good book this October. From historical fiction to a suspenseful thriller and a classic whodunnit from the Queen of Crime, our October book club picks have something for everyone. Choose from one of these selections or come and share your own recent reads. Check out (or download) this month’s picks and get […]
Tried & True and New: Picture Books
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 […]