Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #7
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks7_2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library! In this episode, your hosts, Rachel and Bob chat with library staff about a variety of topics, including Financial Literacy Month and how you can boost your financial capability, STEAM programs and exhibits, and our monthly Memory Keepers program. […]
Accessing and Using 1950 Census Data
The 1950 US Census is coming soon for genealogists and family history researchers to use in finding their ancestors. However, when the files are released on April 1, 2022, they are not going to be indexed like you are used to searching online. You are going to need to do some preparation to be ready […]
Teen Street Team Recommends: Libby
Have you tried an eBook? How about listening to an eAudiobook while you jog or cook? Get access to thousands of books and magazines (for free!) on your smart device through the Libby app, using your Plano Public Library card. Libby Quick Facts Ages: Kindergarten through adults Requires: Plano Public Library card and internet access (to download) […]
Teen Street Team Recommends: Tutor.com
Tutor.com is a premiere database available for Plano Public Library cardholders. Tutor.com Quick Facts: Ages: Kindergarten through adults Requires: Plano Public Library card and internet access Compatibility: Any internet-enabled device Tutor.com is a database that offers live online tutoring, as well as a variety of practice tests and skills resources. Teen Street Team member Ashley has recently been using […]
#ArchivesTrailblazers & Women of Plano
The early women of Plano, Texas led the way for the women of Plano today. They were wives, sisters, mothers, daughters, brides, athletes, farmers, teachers, historians, and much more. The students in high school were athletic and intelligent. Women had to work on the farms to prepare for the harsh seasons. To celebrate International Women’s […]
Plano Reads: Murder in Old Bombay
Read our review of Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March, a Mystery Book Club pick for March. You can join us to discuss Murder in Old Bombay on Thursday, March 17 at 7 p.m. at Haggard Library in the Genealogy Program Room or you can attend through Zoom. If you would like to attend […]
Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews
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 Episode #6
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks6_mixdown.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Welcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library! In this episode, your hosts, Rachel and Bob chat with library staff about a variety of topics, including using littleBits to make fun circuits, maintaining and upgrading professional skills and more. See our show notes below for […]
Plano Library Speaks, Special Episode: Holi
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/planolibrary/Bonus1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this special episode of the Plano Public Library podcast, your hosts Bob and Rachel speak with Hema (Librarian) and Kanan (Library Support Supervisor) about the Holi festival, what it means to them, and how Holi is celebrated around the world. Mark your calendars: celebrate Holi with […]
From the Archives: Early Black-Owned Businesses in Plano
Black-owned businesses have always been vital to the economic success and prosperity of Plano. One of the first Black members of the Plano community was Andy Drake. After initially coming to Plano from Louisiana as an ox-driver, he was asked by Si Harrington, one of the founding families in Plano, to stay and work in 1864. After the Civil War, more Black people came to Plano but were […]