Technology
Teen Street Team Recommends: Learning Express Library
Online practice tests for civil service, firefighter, emergency medical services, law enforcement, GED, FRE, TAKS, ASVAB, real estate, SAT, TOEFL, TASP, plus other occupations/subjects, college prep, software tutorials, and more excellent learning tools are all available through Learning Express Library – thanks to your Plano Public Library card! Learning Express Library Quick Facts Continue reading […]
Recent Virtual Program Recordings
Miss one of our virtual workshops? Check out the recordings on the Plano Public Library YouTube channel! Here’s what happened lately: Premiere Pro: Color Correction Premiere Pro is an Adobe Creative Cloud tool to edit video. You can see other Adobe Creative Cloud classes here. Genealogy: Family Search Learn basic site navigation to discover available […]
10 Years in the Digital Creation Space
Our first Digital Creation Space (DCS) opened at Haggard Library in 2014 with classes to learn about photo, audio and video editing. Over the past ten years, we have expanded this service to three locations: Haggard, Harrington and Parr libraries. Each DCS has computers with digital creation software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Unity, […]
Learn About Wind Energy at PPL
Harness the Wind: Clean Energy meets on Tuesday, February 20 at 2 pm at Haggard Library. This is for all ages. During this workshop, you will learn about how wind can be a source of energy and about clean energy production for the future. Enjoy hands-on activities to practice problem-solving and creativity. The Wind Energy […]
Something About Libby: Audiobook Speed
Have you tried audiobooks? Not sure they’re your ~speed~? We have a tip for you! When you’re using the Libby app, which is available for you with your Plano Public Library card, you have access to thousands of audiobooks. Browse the collection, borrow and you’re reading in minutes! When you listen to an audiobook on […]
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 […]
Getting Started: Gale Business – Entrepreneurship
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship is a reference database for all aspects of running a business. It includes start-up plans, budgeting aids, employee management ideas, marketing case studies, and more. With your Plano Public Library card, you have access to this amazing resource! You can get the basics in this blog post, and learn more during our […]
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 […]
Eight Technology Classes Happening in September
With a new season, comes a new collection of classes! We will recap the technology events coming up at the library (and virtually) this September, but be sure to check the Engage brochure and/or online calendar for our schedule through December. As a reminder: all library classes are free, though some require registration or tickets […]
August Technology Classes
Back-to-school season is coming up, and whether you’re in grade school or starting your own business, Plano Public Library is here for you. This August is a great time to start from the beginning with our Computer Basics series, or hone your Adobe skills with our Photoshop and Premiere Pro programs. This summer, take time […]