Technology
Learn How to Create and Edit Video
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. Haggard and Parr Libraries have these Digital Creation Spaces, which are open to anyone ages 13+ with a Plano Public Library card. There are computers with Adobe Creative Cloud […]
Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #4
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/planolibrary/PLSpeaks4.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Welcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library! In this episode, your hosts, Rachel and Bob chat with library staff about a variety of topics, from Babes in Arms storytime, business mentoring and more. See our show notes below for details and links. We […]
Get Going with Google
With many tasks happening virtually, learning about Google Suite is a great skill set to add to your toolbox (and resume). Beginning, January 5, Plano Public Library is hosting a series of Google Suite workshops on Wednesdays at 1pm via Zoom. Create a Google account (free) or sign in to your account to follow along […]
Getting Started Guide: The Wall Street Journal
It’s hard to keep up with the latest in the world of business. There is so much going on and it’s hard to know where to start. You are in luck! We’ve expanded our online resources to now include The Wall Street Journal. Get access the latest articles, videos and podcasts through these steps.
Exploring Careers in Agriculture
Feeding the world’s population is a huge job and an important one! How are growing, distribution and purchasing practices changing? How does technology impact these processes? What is the role of smaller family farms and community gardens? Careers in agriculture are vital to our future, and there are many possibilities to consider, including roles in […]
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 […]
Technology Tips for Kids: Child-led Screen Play
Technology is all around us and is a part of our daily lives. Your child will encounter technology at an early age, so building a healthy relationship needs to start now. Our Tech Tips for Kids series will help you set up your child for success. Today’s Tech Tip for Kids is: Have Child-led Screen Play To begin with, […]
Something About Libby: Language Options
Evaluating community wants and needs is part of the process of selecting materials for the library collection, including looking at what languages our community reads. We have physical collections of books and media in Chinese and Spanish, as well as Arabic, French, Hindi, Russian, Urdu and more. Within the Libby app, where you can access […]
Technology Tips for Kids: Pair Apps with Physical Activities
Technology is all around us and is a part of our daily lives. Your child will encounter technology at an early age, so building a healthy relationship needs to start now. Our Tech Tips for Kids series will help you set up your child for success. Today’s Tech Tip for Kids is: Pair Apps with Physical Activities […]