STEAM
STEAM Connections: Beaks at the Bird Buffet
We can learn a lot about a bird’s lifestyle from the shape of its beak. Let’s take a look at some beaks and see what we can learn.
Exploring Engineering Careers
Want to make a positive difference in the world and bring innovative solutions to a variety of problems? Wonder whether a career in engineering is right for you?
Virtual Spotlight Art, 2020 Recap
Over the past months, we’ve showcased different local artists and their work on our YouTube channel and blog.
STEAM Connections: Thermometer
It’s a new day and time to get dressed to face it. Do you need to put on layers of clothes or will shorts and a t-shirt do? If you haven’t gone outside, how do you know what to wear? No matter the weather, we can always figure it out if we know the temperature. […]
New Year, New You: Engage with Plano Public Library
Enrich your holiday break and work on resolutions with help from the library.
Spotlight Art: Tanjore Painting
Our latest Spotlight Art workshop shows you the four key stages of the Tanjore art of gold leaf painting. The Spotlight Art program with Plano Public Library, previously 18st AIRSpace Artist-in-Residence program, has gone virtual! Typically, this is through an art exhibit, demonstration and in-person workshop. Shikha Bajaj is a Plano-based artist. She trained in India as a fashion designer, and has […]
STEAM Connections: Air Pressure Drink Dispenser
Air is all around us, is matter and it takes up space. But, did you know that the air around us applies pressure to everything?
STEAM Connections: Build a Functioning Heart
Have you ever listened to your pulse? That’s the sound of your heart doing its job. Learn how in this STEAM Connection.
Collections Overview: Junior Readers
Plano Public Library has something for everyone. Learn about the various library collections in this four-part miniseries under the Library 101 umbrella.
STEAM Connections: Wind Energy
The wind is all around us, but did you know we can use wind to create electricity? Let’s explore wind energy with our very own windmills!