SNAP Science Explorers at Home: Build a Monster
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). Build a Monster Even though monsters can sometimes be […]
Reel Reading: Contemporary Fiction
Do you enjoy a good binge fest over books, TV series or films? Join us to talk about all things binge-worthy in our virtual club just for teens. Reel Reading is a teen-specific book, film and TV club meeting virtually on the fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. via Zoom. This club is for ages 13-18 […]
STEAM Connections: Circuitry
When you want to turn on a light, what do you do? You flip a switch! When you want to turn on your tv, you press a button, right? What is it about flipping a switch or pressing a button that makes things turn on? Why does that simple action give us what we want? The answer is […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 31
Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month. What Are You Reading Now? is a monthly book club meeting virtually via Zoom, focusing on talking about whatever book you were interested in talking about. Register here. Here is the list of books our attendees spoke about this past Monday: Title Author Link A […]
STEAM Connections: Water Filtration
Ever wonder where our clean water comes from? Let’s explore water filtration and find out! Content Overview Every day we use water to clean our dishes, clothes and hands, but where does our clean, drinkable water come from? The Earth is comprised of about 70% water, but only 1% of that water is available, fresh, […]
SNAP Storytime at Home: Colors
Welcome to SNAP Storytime at Home! SNAP refers to Special Needs and Autism-Friendly Programming, a category which includes a selection of specialty programs for a very important audience. Keep reading to see the books, flannel activity, and movement activity that will let you create your very own SNAP storytime experience at home. Read About the Topic & Activity Today’s SNAP Storytime is […]
Budget Travel
Visit the library to get great travel ideas for the rest of 2021 while stretching your budget. Spend some time browsing the shelves for inspiration on various vacation destinations: head straight to the 910s in the nonfiction shelves! Did you know that a Dewey number on the spine label that starts with 914 indicates European destinations? […]
Plano Learns: Art Shop
Explore financial literacy with art! Assign monetary values to different art supplies and set a budget to “shop” with before creating your own masterpiece. It’s never been a busier time to be a kid. With all the other things that kids have going on these days, there are some things that may not get the attention […]
STEAM Connections: Catapults
Do you know what a catapult is? You might have seen one in a battle scene in a movie or tv show.
Play & Learn: Tiny Techies
Did you know that basic computer programming concepts can help children become better problem-solvers and logical thinkers? Explore algorithms at home with your very own Bee Maze!