All American: The Power of Sports
#ArchivesSports memorabilia is prevalent among the items in the Plano Public Library Archives. The collection has a baseball cap, letter patches and a 1934 Plano High School Letter Sweater with a bi-district champion patch. Notice the size of the sweater compared to librarian Tre. A Plano Senior High football player of today is unlikely to […]
Plano Reads: Coming September 13 to Second Tuesday Book Club – ‘Hamnet’ and Voting for our 2023 Book List
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in-person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library, to choose our 2023 reading list, and then to discuss Maggie O’ Farrell’s prize-winning novel Hamnet. We will observe social distancing, with face coverings recommended. Please email Cathe Spencer at cathes@plano.gov if […]
Cook the Book: Bountiful Breads
If happiness is biting into a good slice of bread, you’re sure to be happy if you join us for this month’s Cook the Book. Cook the Book is a monthly foodie meeting of the stomachs with Plano Public Library. Each month, we celebrate a different theme. Next out of the oven is Bountiful Breads! […]
Have You Heard? Poetry and Novels in Verse
From literary greats like Emily Dickinson to modern poets writing novels in verse, check out these 30 books available now at Plano Public Library. Below you’ll find audiobook recommendations from the Plano Public Library. This is just a sample of the audiobooks in our collection, and you can visit a library location for assistance in finding personalized recommendations.
Plano Library Speaks: Emergency Preparedness and Connecting Seniors
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks12.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In episode 12 of the Plano Library Speaks podcast, we talk with Director of Emergency Management Carrie Little about Preparedness Month and Librarian Bethany Ross about the Connecting Seniors program. Links or information mentioned in the show can be found below. Be sure to subscribe to the […]
Plano Reads: American Artists
August is American Artists Appreciation Month, and to recognize notable American artists, this post lists some of Plano Public Library’s most interesting art-themed books of all kinds. Enjoy the exceptional lives and work of these gifted men and women. Adult Fiction Drawing Home by Jamie Brenner – A mysterious inheritance, a promise broken, a house […]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Calling all caregivers and little readers! Can you and your child read 1,000 books before the first day of kindergarten? Plano Public Library participates in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, which encourages caregivers to read 1,000 books (or more) with their child before their first day of school. You can learn more about the […]
Plano Learns: National Preparedness Month
According to the United States Department of Homeland Security, “National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.” There are many ways you can prepare for potential disasters, including supplies to have on hand, financial preparedness and understanding your […]
Public Speaking Starter Kit
Prepare for your next big presentation or event with materials, resources and programming from Plano Public Library. Plano Public Library offers everything you need to learn a new skill, develop a new hobby, and pursue a new career. This month’s Starter Kit is all about public speaking and presentation skills! If you, like 15-30% of […]
Resume and Interview Tools
There are many ways to build a stellar job-seeking resume, as well as interview for a job once the hiring team has seen what you have to offer. Guess what? The library can help you in both areas! With events from local professionals to resources available with your library card, you can move forward with […]