26 Aug, 2024
Explore the turbulent life and times of Abraham Lincoln. Take a perilous journey across borders with a young migrant. Join the thrilling hunt for a serial killer in New Zealand.…
It’s playtime at the library with these plays and scripts. Below is just a handful of options from Plano Public Library’s collection, visit a library location or browse the catalog…
DARE to PAIR  Welcome to PPL Pairings, the side of the blog where unexpected combinations can span from delightful to deranged – you be the judge!   Below is a…
Just as books employ a variety of tactics for attracting a reader, so too, do readers have many strategies for selecting the perfect title. Cunning readers make their selection before…
DARE to PAIR Welcome to PPL Pairings, the side of the blog where unexpected combinations can span from delightful to deranged – you be the judge! Below are some helpful…

Plano Library Speaks Podcast: Tutor.com and other online resources for students

https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we speak with librarian Brittnee Emerine about the fantastic online resources for students, available for free through Plano Public Library. You can find Tutor.com, Learning Express Library, and GALE In Context, on our Research & Learn page, under the Academics tab! Study room reservations can be […]

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What Are You Reading Now? Episode 57

Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month. What Are You Reading Now? is a monthly book club that focuses on talking about whatever book you are currently reading. The book club meets in-person at Haggard Library and via Zoom, for a hybrid experience. If you want to join on Zoom, register here. The next meeting […]

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Summer Scares for Middle Grade

If you live for all things spooky, then never fear: the Horror Writers Association (HWA) has your back with a curated list of horror book recommendations for all ages. In partnership with United for Libraries, Book Riot, and Booklist, the HWA offers Summer Scares, promoting “horror as a great reading option for all ages and […]

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Plano Reads: Second Tuesday Book Club Votes for 2024 Books

August is our voting month for next year’s Second Tuesday Book Club book list! Please join our group to vote for your preferred book titles, and to discuss Julie Otsuka’s award-winning novel The Swimmers, a great choice for the last month of summer. We will meet in person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, […]

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Plano Library Speaks Podcast: eBooks, Streaming Video, and other Digital Content for Summer!

https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks24.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode librarian Aisha Mohammed joins us to discuss all the digital content available to library patrons via their mobile device or computer! Take the library with you on vacation! You can find the links on our web site, at https://www.plano.gov/873/eBooks-More

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