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Plano Learns: Explore the Night Sky
Have you ever wondered what’s up in the sky? Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Les Murray at Parr Library on Monday, December 20 at 6 p.m. as he shares more about astronomy for all ages. Solar System Ambassadors are motivated volunteers trained by NASA scientist, project managers and astronauts on NASA programs and missions. Les will […]
Origami Hour
Learn the origins and history of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, and put your skills into action at Origami Hour, an all ages program at Schimelpfenig Library on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets for this event will be available 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. To learn and […]
Library 101: Digital Creation Spaces
Plano Public Library has a space for you to work on digital projects like video and photo editing, audio recording and illustration designing: Digital Creation Spaces.
3D Printing Resources
3D designs are created using a grid with X, Y and Z planes. It’s similar to plotting graphs in algebra, but adding an extra dimension (3D). Your completed design prints layer by layer, building up to a final object. Three of the Plano Public Library locations have a 3D printer available: Davis, Harrington and Parr. Here are some ways […]
STEAM Connections: Bacteria
Bacteria is all around. Let’s take a look closer look at bacteria, explore the different types, and learn what is good bacteria versus bad bacteria. Then we will grow our own bacteria! Content Overview Bacteria are small, microscopic organisms, or living things, that can be found all around. They are so small that most bacteria […]
Plano Learns: Pollinators
Bees and butterflies and birds, oh my! We’re all a-flutter about pollinators on our patios. Is your yard ready for the winged wonders that bring life and color to every garden? It can be. Join Sustainability and Environmental Education Division (and the library) on August 20 at 1 p.m. to learn about how to prepare […]
STEAM Connections: Shark Science
Let’s explore the different adaptations sharks have that help them to resist the pull of gravity and stay afloat. Unlike humans, sharks have a cartilaginous skeleton. Humans have cartilage in their nose, ears, and joints. Feel it-its softer than bone! Cartilage is less dense than bone, which makes floating easier and allows sharks to move […]
Solar Viewing with a NASA Ambassador
We see it every day, but how much do we know about the sun? Join us (in-person) at Schimelpfenig Library for a special solar viewing with NASA Solar System Ambassador Les Murray on Monday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m.
STEAM Connections: Free Fall
Have you ever seen a skydiver jump out of an airplane? After jumping, the skydiver falls through the air, and then opens the parachute! The parachute slows the skydiver down, so they fall gently toward the ground and can make a safe landing. But, have you ever thought about how parachutes work? How does the […]
STEAM Connections: Body Works
If you’ve ever scraped your elbow or knee, chances are you’ve seen blood up close. But what exactly is blood? Where does it come from? And what does it do? Content Overview Blood acts like a train that carries oxygen and essential vitamins and minerals to locations in our body. Along with carrying good things […]