Plano Library Speaks: Preserving Collin County History
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks14.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn episode 14 of the Plano Library Speaks podcast, we talk with Genealogy Librarian Cheryl Smith about the library’s online archive – Collin County Images. Links or information mentioned in the show can be found below. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be the first to hear […]
Plano Library Speaks: Outreach
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLspeaks13.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In episode 13 of the Plano Library Speaks podcast, we talk with Community Outreach Librarian Eric Bullock about the library outreach program. Links or information mentioned in the show can be found below. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be the first to hear each […]
Exploring Careers in Healthcare
The healthcare field is evolving with new research and technological advances. As a result, there are many diverse career options to consider in healthcare today, drawing upon varying skillsets. Do you want to explore and learn more about different healthcare career paths that are rewarding and challenging? Do you wonder if you can contribute in […]
Team Up for Entrepreneurial Success with SCORE
In partnership with SCORE Dallas, a nonprofit organization supporting small business development, Plano Public Library is hosting Team Up for Entrepreneurial Success (TUES) on the fourth Tuesday of each month. These monthly networking sessions cover different business development topics and give you an opportunity to interact with one another while receiving expert advice from a […]
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 […]
Bring Birds to Your Yard
Are you interested in making your yard more bird-friendly? First: Join us with Sustainability and Environmental Education Division (SEED) online on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 11am for “Don’t Wing It, Plan It! Make Your Yard Bird-Friendly.” This virtual workshop will help you learn how to create a bird-friendly landscape at home with City of […]
All American: The Power of Sports
#ArchivesSports memorabilia is prevalent among the items in the Plano Public Library Archives. The collection has a baseball cap, letter patches and a 1934 Plano High School Letter Sweater with a bi-district champion patch. Notice the size of the sweater compared to librarian Tre. A Plano Senior High football player of today is unlikely to […]
Plano Library Speaks: Emergency Preparedness and Connecting Seniors
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks12.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In episode 12 of the Plano Library Speaks podcast, we talk with Director of Emergency Management Carrie Little about Preparedness Month and Librarian Bethany Ross about the Connecting Seniors program. Links or information mentioned in the show can be found below. Be sure to subscribe to the […]
Plano Learns: National Preparedness Month
According to the United States Department of Homeland Security, “National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.” There are many ways you can prepare for potential disasters, including supplies to have on hand, financial preparedness and understanding your […]
Resume and Interview Tools
There are many ways to build a stellar job-seeking resume, as well as interview for a job once the hiring team has seen what you have to offer. Guess what? The library can help you in both areas! With events from local professionals to resources available with your library card, you can move forward with […]