Connecting Families
Global Explorers: Korea
Global Explorers is a new series of programs for the whole family to learn about countries, cultures and experiences found around the world. Next up is Korea, meeting on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2pm at Davis Library. Continue reading to explore the library’s collection and learn about Korean food, culture and more. Travel Guides […]
MORE Picture Books You Can Sing!
If you’re ready for more sing-along books, check out these recommendations and let us know your favorites in the comments! Singing is great for early literacy development because it is typically slower than regular speech, making it easier to hear the smaller sounds in larger words (“the itsy-bitsy spi-der climbed up the wa-ter spout”). It […]
Global Explorers: Brazil
Global Explorers is a new series of programs for the whole family to learn about countries, cultures and experiences found around the world. First up is Brazil, meeting on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 2-3pm at Parr Library. Travel Guides and Experiences DK Eyewitness: Brazil (2023) PrintWhether you want to spot jaguars on the Paraguay […]
Sound of Summer: Cicadas
It is summertime and soon, a familiar buzzing will fill the air – the Cicadas have emerged! 2024 is a historic year for cicadas in North America: two broods of two species of periodical cicadas will be emerging all at the same time for the first time in over two centuries. North Texas, however, can […]
10 Picture Books You Can Sing
Singing is one of the five foundational practices that help lay the groundwork for learning to read. Singing helps children hear the rhythm of speech/song and helps them hear how longer words can be broken down into smaller sounds. It is also just plain fun and a great way to make your read-alouds more engaging […]
Plano Learns: Chess
Two of the newest programs this summer are Chess for Beginners and a monthly Chess Meet-Up! Both are for ages 13 and up. Chess for Beginners meets on Saturday, June 8 from 3-4:30pm at Davis Library. Learn about the basics and history of chess, then play a few beginner games. Although some chess sets will […]
Adapted Library – Summer Programs
Adapted Library supports neurodivergent access to library programs: adapted programs are sensory-friendly and targeted towards the needs of neurodivergent children, teens, adults and their families/caregivers. Neurodivergent includes autism spectrum disorder, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Tourette’s and other developmental and learning disabilities. Registration is now open for Adapted Library programs. For more information and registration details, […]
Teaching Books: A Hidden Gem
One of PPL’s hidden gems is the Teaching Books database. “Teaching Books” is only a portion of the wealth of resources for young readers and their teachers. Go In-Depth with Books On Teaching Books, you can hear exclusive interviews with popular authors, watch book trailers or read posts from authors about their process. Teachers and […]
Camping Tips and Tricks
We say we’re #MoreThanBooks, but we also have plenty of books to help you learn the ins and out of camping! Be prepared for your next adventure with Plano Public Library. This list includes non-fiction titles for everything you need to know as well as picture books to help your littlest ones experience camping through […]
#PPLArtPrompt: Cubism Art by Pablo Picasso
We’re getting really artsy this spring with an April Art initiative. Throughout April, we are hosting art workshops where you can contribute to the Library Blooms community art exhibit – see our event list at the bottom of this post. Sow your art creations and see the installation at Haggard Library May 3-4, 2024. To get […]