Plano Reads: Fall Books for Young Readers
Fall is finally here! Are you ready to fall into a new favorite book? Check out this book list for some of our favorite stories for children about fall festivals, mysteries and other adventures from our junior fiction collection. Whether you’re looking for a book for your child to read independently or a cozy read-aloud to […]
Plano Reads: Fall Books for Children
Fall is finally here! Are you ready to fall into a new favorite book? Check out this book list for some of our favorite stories for young readers about autumn colors, weather and traditions. Whether you’re looking for a sturdy board book for baby, a picture book to read together or a simple title just […]
3D Printing Resources
3D designs are created using a grid with X, Y and Z planes. It’s similar to plotting graphs in algebra, but adding an extra dimension (3D). Your completed design prints layer by layer, building up to a final object. Three of the Plano Public Library locations have a 3D printer available: Davis, Harrington and Parr. Here are some ways […]
Discovery Time: Bubbles
Join us for Discovery Time! Enjoy hands-on activities that introduce STEAM concepts that are just right for preschoolers. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. Your child’s creativity, curiosity and persistence make them natural scientists. Science and art encourage your child to explore and investigate their world by observing and experimenting. Early math and […]
STEAM Connections: Body Works
If you’ve ever scraped your elbow or knee, chances are you’ve seen blood up close. But what exactly is blood? Where does it come from? And what does it do? Content Overview Blood acts like a train that carries oxygen and essential vitamins and minerals to locations in our body. Along with carrying good things […]
STEAM Connections: Explosive Art
Have you been driving or riding in a car recently? Have you cooked or eaten food today? These are all examples of chemical reactions. Do you know what else is a chemical reaction? Explosions! Content Overview Explosions are the result of chemical reactions. Chemical reactions happen all around us each day. When you eat, your […]
Summer Storytime Update
July is just around the corner, and we’re welcoming another month of summer with expanded in-person storytimes. From babies to preschoolers, we have something for every family. Read on to learn more about what storytimes you can attend at each of our locations.
Summer Learning 2021: Explore at Your Library
Summer is here again, and it’s time to Explore at Your Library with Summer Learning 2021. Join us for reading, programs (online and in person) and activity challenges throughout the summer. For more information about Summer Learning 2021, join us for our kickoff event from Wednesday, June 2 to Saturday, June 5 at all five library locations. […]
Play & Learn: Rolling in Paint
Get the ball rolling with hands-on painting! You can use balls of all shapes, sizes, and textures to create a unique masterpiece and inspire hands-on learning.
Discovery Time: Butterflies
Reflective symmetry occurs when an object can be divided into two halves and both halves are mirror images of each other. Butterflies are beautiful examples of reflective symmetry in nature, and in this activity we will take common supplies around the house to make a butterfly.