Book List
Plano Reads: Fantasy Mysteries
For our June Mystery Book Club meeting, we will delve into magical new worlds with Fantasy Mysteries. The addition of magic and fantastical creatures adds a unique element to the familiar twists and turns of the mystery genre. Join us in-person at Haggard Library or virtually through Zoom on Thursday, June 16 at 7 pm. […]
Summer Scares for Adults
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 […]
Money Smart: New to the Collection
We are constantly adding books to our collection, including financial topics. Check out our list below for recent additions to the collection, covering saving money, investing and risk. Be sure to check out the upcoming Financial Literacy programs offered through Plano Public Library, as well as the nationally touring exhibit, Thinking Money for Kids. Get […]
Plano Reads: Get Caught Reading!
May is Get Caught Reading Month, and it’s a reminder for all of us that reading can be relaxing and fun. Get a head start on your summer reading with one or more of these exceptional titles! For Adults Book of Night by Holly Black – Charlie Hall has never found a lock she couldn’t […]
Secret Agent Starter Kit
Develop the skills you need to become an international super-spy 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 spies, ciphers, secret codes and cryptography — all […]
Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews
Our storytime experts are bringing you reviews of the latest from our Easy collection (or picture books) as well as some of their favorites used during storytime. We have thousands of picture books at each library, so this is just a small introduction to the collection. See all of our Tried & True and New reviews […]
Plano Reads: “The Scholar”
For May’s meeting of the Mystery Book Club, we are reading The Scholar by Dervla McTiernan. Join us as we discuss the latest installment of this series on May 19 at 7pm both at Haggard Library and virtually through Zoom. To join us virtually, register here. “When Dr. Emma Sweeney stumbles across the victim of […]
Cook the Book: Pizza Plus
When the moon hits your eye, it’s time for a pizza pie with Plano Public Library! Join us this month for Cook the Book as we throw a virtual pizza palooza. Cook the Book is a monthly foodie meeting of the stomachs with Plano Public Library. Each month has a theme, and for May we’re […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 42
Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month. What Are You Reading Now? is a monthly book club that focuses on talking about whatever book you are currently reading. The book club meets in-person at Haggard Library and via Zoom, for a hybrid experience. If you want to join on Zoom, register here. […]
Have You Heard? Books in Translation
Explore you library and discover your world this summer by checking out these books that have been translated into English, as well as English works available in our adult and junior world language collections. Below you’ll find audiobook recommendations from the Plano Public Library. This is just a sample of the audiobooks in our collection, and […]