Reel Reading: Science Fiction
Teens met recently to talk about their favorite science fiction books, TV shows and movies.
Play & Learn: Tape Town
Tape Town is an opportunity to talk about our normal daily routines, the world around us, and our favorite places to go. Use tape, paper, carboard, and toys to build a replica of your neighborhood or make up your own new town! There are plenty of opportunities for discussion while doing this activity. Ask open-ended […]
Reel Reading: Romance
Teens met recently to talk about their favorite romance books, TV shows and movies. 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 and each month will have a genre or theme to explore. Register for our […]
Play & Learn: Math-y Time
Did you know you can develop math concepts with your early learner through everyday connections? Care givers can engage in conversations and hands-on activities with their child to help introduce concepts by asking questions and making observations using simple household materials. Recognizing repeating patterns is an early math concept that helps children with problem-solving and […]
Small Business Week at Plano Public Library
Plano Public Library offers many educational and engaging workshops to the community, including those looking to boost their business and career skills. We have worked with many local partners to share their expertise in business, including Debra Austin, of Chaos2Results Business Coaching, and Don Walter, a SCORE Mentor for businesses. Read more about their experience […]
Play & Learn: Block Party 2
Playing with blocks is a great way to encourage your child’s imagination and critical thinking skills! Did you know that it is also helping to prepare your child to read? Play is one of the five elements of Every Child Ready to Read program, which helps to prepare children to learn to read. Through play, […]
Play & Learn: Mini Maestros – Rhythm Sticks
Songs, rhymes, and music are all fun to share with your child, but did you know that music can also get your child ready to read? Explore music at home with rhythm sticks!
STEAM Connections: Anemometer
Have you gone outside today? If so, did you need an umbrella or a coat when you went outside? Maybe you needed both because the weather forecaster said it was going to be cold and rainy. Ever wonder how people have an idea about what the weather will be like up to a week before the […]
#ArchivesTipoftheHat
Hats! Hats! Hats! From fashionable fascinators to common chapeaus, hats can be found in the Collin County Images digital collection for almost any time period during the past 150 years. Header image: Olney Davis Girls In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Collin County had several milliners making hats and selling them in stores in […]
Play & Learn: Texture Treasure Hunt
Texture Treasure Hunt is a fun way to explore your home, your yard, and the world around you. Grab some paper and crayons and seek out surfaces and objects that look like they’d make an interesting texture rubbing. You can even pick out some toys and household objects to dip and paint and make texture […]