Build a Brand
Setting up a new business or product, or need to restyle? Learn how to identify the key needs of building a brand such as developing a style guide, marketing tools and audience needs. on Wednesday, September 29 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Utilize what you learn in this class, along with the physical and digital […]
October Book Clubs
Soon we’ll enjoy cozy, cool autumn days – the perfect time to read! Check out our October book club meetings and selections at Plano Public Library. Some meet in-person only, virtual only, or hybrid, so be sure to check for registration links below.
Exploring Careers in Agriculture
Feeding the world’s population is a huge job and an important one! How are growing, distribution and purchasing practices changing? How does technology impact these processes? What is the role of smaller family farms and community gardens? Careers in agriculture are vital to our future, and there are many possibilities to consider, including roles in […]
Library 101: Digital Creation Spaces
Plano Public Library has a space for you to work on digital projects like video and photo editing, audio recording and illustration designing: Digital Creation Spaces.
Fall 2021 Book Clubs
There are some fun themes and book choices for our clubs this fall. Check out this post for the list, as well as details on when and where we are meeting. What Are You Reading Now Read and discuss great books you’ve read. WAYRN meets on the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. […]
STEAM Connections: Bacteria
Bacteria is all around. Let’s take a look closer look at bacteria, explore the different types, and learn what is good bacteria versus bad bacteria. Then we will grow our own bacteria! Content Overview Bacteria are small, microscopic organisms, or living things, that can be found all around. They are so small that most bacteria […]
STEAM Connections: Shark Science
Let’s explore the different adaptations sharks have that help them to resist the pull of gravity and stay afloat. Unlike humans, sharks have a cartilaginous skeleton. Humans have cartilage in their nose, ears, and joints. Feel it-its softer than bone! Cartilage is less dense than bone, which makes floating easier and allows sharks to move […]
SNAP Science Explorers at Home: Dancing Cranberries
Welcome to SNAP (Special Needs and Autism-Friendly Programs) Science Explorers – At Home edition! Plano Public Library brings you an at-home version of a STEAM activity that you might see at our SNAP Science Explorers program. Keep reading for an introduction to the topic and activity as well as step-by-step instructions (with pictures). Dancing Cranberries Do you ever wonder why soda […]
Summer Money Smart Classes
Continue learning important money management skills by attending one or both of these summer Money Smart classes: Money Management First Steps Friday, July 30, 1:00 p.m. – From banking basics and money management to understanding credit, this course will help you build a solid financial foundation. Presented in partnership with Bank of America. Also offered […]
STEAM Connections: Free Fall
Have you ever seen a skydiver jump out of an airplane? After jumping, the skydiver falls through the air, and then opens the parachute! The parachute slows the skydiver down, so they fall gently toward the ground and can make a safe landing. But, have you ever thought about how parachutes work? How does the […]