Book List
Bring Birds to Your Yard
Are you interested in making your yard more bird-friendly? First: Join us with Sustainability and Environmental Education Division (SEED) online on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 11am for “Don’t Wing It, Plan It! Make Your Yard Bird-Friendly.” This virtual workshop will help you learn how to create a bird-friendly landscape at home with City of […]
Plano Reads: “The Murder List”
Read a review of The Murder List by Hank Phillippi Ryan, our Mystery Book Club pick for September. You can join us to discuss The Murder List on Thursday, September 15 at 7 p.m. at Davis Library or you can attend through Zoom! If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please register here.
Have You Heard? Poetry and Novels in Verse
From literary greats like Emily Dickinson to modern poets writing novels in verse, check out these 30 books available now at Plano Public Library. Below you’ll find audiobook recommendations from the Plano Public Library. This is just a sample of the audiobooks in our collection, and you can visit a library location for assistance in finding personalized recommendations.
Plano Reads: American Artists
August is American Artists Appreciation Month, and to recognize notable American artists, this post lists some of Plano Public Library’s most interesting art-themed books of all kinds. Enjoy the exceptional lives and work of these gifted men and women. Adult Fiction Drawing Home by Jamie Brenner – A mysterious inheritance, a promise broken, a house […]
Plano Learns: National Preparedness Month
According to the United States Department of Homeland Security, “National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.” There are many ways you can prepare for potential disasters, including supplies to have on hand, financial preparedness and understanding your […]
Public Speaking Starter Kit
Prepare for your next big presentation or event with materials, resources and programming from Plano Public Library. Plano Public Library offers everything you need to learn a new skill, develop a new hobby, and pursue a new career. This month’s Starter Kit is all about public speaking and presentation skills! If you, like 15-30% of […]
Selfie Book Talk, Episode 30
Your Plano Public Library staff are recommending their favorite reads. Below is the list of these titles, with additional read-alikes you can check out. See all Selfie Book Talk posts here.
3D Design Starter Kit (Fall 2022 Update)
Create a digital 3d design for printing or animation with materials, resources and programming from Plano Public Library. Plano Public Library offers everything you need to learn a new skill, develop a new hobby, and pursue a new career. This month’s Starter Kit will offer you everything you need to dive into the robust world […]
New in the Genealogy Center
With books covering all 50 states and beyond, we’re constantly adding to the wealth of resources available to you and your ancestry journey. Take a look at the latest added to the Genealogy collection here on the blog. General Funeral Home and Cemetery Directory 2022 Collection Care: An illustrated handbook for the care and handling […]
Summer Scares for Middle Grade
Do you love Halloween? Are you tired of waiting all year for the spooky season? Have no fear, for the Horror Writers Association has you covered! HWA (in partnership with United for Libraries, Book Riot, and Booklist) offers Summer Scares, a booklist of horror recommendations for all ages. Plano Public Library gives you access to […]