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Plano Library Speaks Podcast: Tutor.com and other online resources for students
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we speak with librarian Brittnee Emerine about the fantastic online resources for students, available for free through Plano Public Library. You can find Tutor.com, Learning Express Library, and GALE In Context, on our Research & Learn page, under the Academics tab! Study room reservations can be […]
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
Ready, Set, Rhyme!
You’re never too little to learn! Did you know that sharing nursery rhymes is a great activity to boost your child’s early learning and development? No matter what rhyme or language you share, nursery rhymes are a great way to introduce your child to words and language. Many nursery rhymes are sung or chanted, which […]
Plano Reads: An Odyssey
The Brown Bag Book Club will meet in person at Parr Library on Thursday, July 27, at noon, to discuss An Odyssey: A Father, A Son, and an Epic by Daniel Mendelsohn. An Odyssey: A Father, A Son, and an Epic by Daniel Mendelsohn Available as: Print | eBook | eAudiobook When eighty-one-year-old Jay Mendelsohn decides […]
Unleash Your Creativity with Only Hook and Yarn
Post written by Teen Street Team member Vijay Simply put, crocheting is the process of making objects by interlocking various strings with a crochet hook. People of all ages love this activity because it gives them some time to think and calms the mind. Luckily, Teen Street Team (TST, the teenager library advisory board) is […]
10 Things to do in June for Summer Learning
With hundreds of programs to choose from this summer, here is a highlight of 10 events coming up this month. 1. Goldilocks and the Three Bears All ages. A bold little girl named Goldilocks finds the house of the bears and barges in before being discovered by the three bears. This puppet show is at […]
Prepare for a Puppet Show!
You’re never too little to learn! Did you know that puppet shows – both those you might see performed and those you put on yourself – are great for your child’s early learning and development? No matter what type of puppet you use, watching the puppets walk, talk, and interact with each other creates magical […]
Find Summer Reads at the Library
Looking for the perfect book to keep your child engaged and reading this summer? Plano Public Library is here to help! From babies to adults, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the library. While it’s important to choose books based on your child’s personal interests and reading level, these lists can help point you […]
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.