2023
Plano Library Speaks Podcast: eBooks, Streaming Video, and other Digital Content for Summer!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode librarian Aisha Mohammed joins us to discuss all the digital content available to library patrons via their mobile device or computer! Take the library with you on vacation! You can find the links on our web site, at https://www.plano.gov/873/eBooks-More
Ready, Set, Rhyme!
You’re never too little to learn! Did you know that sharing nursery rhymes is a great activity to boost your child’s early learning and development? No matter what rhyme or language you share, nursery rhymes are a great way to introduce your child to words and language. Many nursery rhymes are sung or chanted, which […]
Plano Reads: An Odyssey
The Brown Bag Book Club will meet in person at Parr Library on Thursday, July 27, at noon, to discuss An Odyssey: A Father, A Son, and an Epic by Daniel Mendelsohn. An Odyssey: A Father, A Son, and an Epic by Daniel Mendelsohn Available as: Print | eBook | eAudiobook When eighty-one-year-old Jay Mendelsohn decides […]
Plano Reads: August Book Clubs
A twisty psychological thriller. A fictional glimpse into AI’s future. A portrait of mother and daughter navigating loss. Whatever your literary tastes, our August book club picks offer a range of options. Choose from one of these selections or come and share your own recent reads. Chose from online or in-person meetings, check out (or […]
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 […]
Let’s Get Investing
There are many aspects of earning, saving and investing money that it can get confusing and overwhelming really quickly! Throughout the year, your library has free financial workshops for all ages to work on their money goals – including helping little kids understand the basics. Here are a few of these workshops coming up: Art […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 56
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 […]
Teen Street Team: Library Murder Mystery
Get ready for the Final Chapter Welcome to the grand reopening of Schimelpfenig Library, a renowned literary haven. However, the celebration takes a grim turn when the beloved librarian, Miss Margaret Greenfield, is found dead in the lower level. As amateur detectives, it’s up to the players to solve the mystery and identify the killer […]
Summer Scares for Young Adults
If you live for all things spooky, then never fear: the Horror Writers Association (HWA) has your back with a curated list of horror book recommendations for all ages. In partnership with United for Libraries, Book Riot, and Booklist, the HWA offers Summer Scares, promoting “horror as a great reading option for all ages and […]
Plano Reads: Join Second Tuesday Book Club on July 11 for ‘Silverview’
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library to discuss Silverview, the last spy novel written by the celebrated John le Carré. Face coverings aren’t required, but we do observe social distancing at our meetings. Please email Cathe Spencer […]