Kindergarten Kickstarter: Social Studies, Texas Independence Day
Is your preschooler ready for kindergarten? Let’s practice our skills to understand our world and community. The Texas Education Agency provides a list of skill domains to help determine if your child is ready for kindergarten. With these programs, we hope to make those standards a little easier to understand and share ways that you can help […]
Finance Tips with your Library Card
Did you know that you can get personal finance tips from Lynda.com?
SNAP Science Explorers at Home: Sensory Bins
Welcome to SNAP 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 Sensory Bins as well as step-by-step instructions (with pictures). About Sensory Bins Understanding how your growing child learns is an important way to ensure your […]
Exploring Engineering Careers
Want to make a positive difference in the world and bring innovative solutions to a variety of problems? Wonder whether a career in engineering is right for you?
Puppet Book Talk: Crown
Evan and Winston (the Wizard!) talk about one of their favorite reads, Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes.
#ArchivesBlackEducation
We’re joining the party! Each month, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) hosts the #ArchivesHashtagParty for all types of archives to share their collections on social media around a fun topic.
Hooray for Scarf Play!
Playing with scarves is a lot of fun, but did you know that it can also help your child prepare for learning to read?
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, your Plano Public Library offers monthly conversational workshops to explore and conserve memories.
SNAP Storytime at Home: Blue Square House
Today’s post is all about our favorite flannel song, “Blue Square House.”