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Just In: New Money STEAM Kits
STEAM Kits include learning components for science, technology, engineering, arts and math to support STEAM-based learning. STEAM Kits offer our community a way to learn about a new subject through hands-on activities, books and DVDs. We are constantly evaluating our kits and adding to the collection – we have 90 kits! We have kits available […]
Consumer Reports on Flipster
Plano Public Library now has access to the Consumer Reports magazine through Flipster! This is the same as the print version of the magazine, and easily downloadable to your phone, tablet or computer. You can access back issues through March 2014. With Consumer Reports magazine you can find advice on Best Buys, unbiased Ratings on […]
Something About Libby: New Readers
Whether your child is just starting to read or you are working on your English-language skills, Plano Public Library has eBooks for you. With your Plano Public Library card, you have access to Libby, an app that has our collection of eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines. You can search for a book, download it to […]
On Kanopy: The Great Courses
The Great Courses allow you to learn from award-winning experts and professors from the most respected institutions in the world at your own pace. You can access these videos through Kanopy, a video streaming service available free with your Plano Public Library card. Here are some of the latest Great Courses added to Kanopy: Why […]
On Kanopy: Major Studios
Kanopy is a video streaming service, available through Plano Public Library. You can learn more about setting up your account and getting started on our Getting Started blog post. Many films from a variety of studios are available through Kanopy. A few you may know: A24, Arrow Films, BBC, The Criterion Collection, MGM and Warner […]
Plano Library Speaks Podcast: eBooks, Streaming Video, and other Digital Content for Summer!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks24.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode librarian Aisha Mohammed joins us to discuss all the digital content available to library patrons via their mobile device or computer! Take the library with you on vacation! You can find the links on our web site, at https://www.plano.gov/873/eBooks-More
Plano Library Speaks Podcast: Adventure Gaming Club
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaksAdventureGaming_mixdown.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode we speak with librarians Sarah Opella and Brin Kieffer about the Adventure Gaming Club happening this summer in the library, in which participants will learn to play Dungeons & Dragons. More information about the program can be found here on our calendar. This event […]
Watercolor Starter Kit
Dip your toes in the water(color) 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 get you ready to pick up your paintbrush and try out watercolor painting. Watercolors produce […]
Check It Out: Older Adult Bags
Plano Public Library now offers Older Adults Bags to encourage conversation and engagement between older adults with signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Bags fit into two major themes: “Sensory” and “Reminisce”.
Chinese Storytimes and Other Resources
Do you speak or read a language other than English? Come to Plano Public Library to discover world language resources for all ages. The library has collections in Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and more, whatever serves the needs of our diverse community.