Readers Advisory
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. Reviews in this post are brought to you by […]
Plano Reads: Make your Autumn Crafty
Changing weather inspires new hobbies or resurrecting old ones! This fantastic list contains books about different crafts that you can try as well as fiction with characters that take these crafts seriously (almost too seriously). Some of these books might even inspire you to make gifts to give to yourself or to others in the […]
Six of Crows Read-Alikes
Did you enjoy Shadow and Bone on Netflix? Do you like solving puzzles and working with a team? Join us on September 7th at 2 p.m. at Haggard Library for a Six of Crows-themed Escape Room. Solve puzzles and work together to escape “The Ice Court” from Six of Crows.
Exploring ‘Our Hometowns’
As summer comes to a close and we are all returning home, remember that there are still adventures and stories to be had! Our collection has a great selection of books, audiobooks and movies to make you nostalgic or glad to be home. Nonfiction: Very Real Destinations The Art of Being a Tourist at Home: Expand Your World […]
Great Reads for America’s ‘Glorious Fourth’
Here is a selection of great titles to explore during the long Independence Day holiday. Each of them tells the American story in its own unique way. Magnificent Marches Sousa Marches by John Philip Sousa – Perfect music to listen to on the Fourth of July, whether you’re reading or not! This CD from the […]
That Perfect Summer Book… Wherever You Are This Season!
Are you heading out on a long-awaited road trip, or on a flight to somewhere fun and new this summer? Or maybe you’re simply planning pleasant and relaxing afternoons at home. Whatever your plans, here are some great book titles we suggest for adults and for families to try this summer. Enchanting Nonfiction The Great […]