Plano Reads: Winter Counts
For August’s meeting of the Mystery Book Club, we are reading Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden. Join us to discuss this book on Thursday, August 18 at 7pm both at Haggard Library and virtually through Zoom. To join us virtually, register here. “Virgil Wounded Horse is the local enforcer on the Rosebud Indian […]
#ArchivesPostcards
Postcards have been a quick, easy, and fun way to communicate with loved ones since the creation of the post office. Adorned with eye-catching images, postcards have been used to capture the people, places, and events of everyday life. Let’s explore some of Plano’s very own #ArchivesPostcard collection and the places they show! Clark Stadium […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 45
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. Continue reading […]
Back to School Resources
Ready, set, school! A new school year is about to start, and Plano Public Library has you covered. Check out our extensive collection of books, media, Launchpads, bilingual backpacks and STEAM kits to boost skills and increase knowledge. Enjoy free access to dozens of educational databases, including: Credo – Over 3 million reference entries from […]
Cook the Book: Out of the Box Lunches
What do you like to have for lunch? Let’s switch it up! Cook the Book is a monthly foodie meeting of the stomachs with Plano Public Library. Each month, we celebrate a different theme. Next up is Out of the Box Lunches! Cook the Book is a hybrid program: we’re meeting at Davis Library and […]
Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews
Our storytime experts are bringing you reviews of the latest from our Easy collection (or picture books) as well as some of their favorites used during storytime. We have thousands of picture books at each library, so this is just a small introduction to the collection. See all of our Tried & True and New reviews […]
Selfie Book Talk, Episode 29
Your Plano Public Library staff are virtually recommending their favorite reads. Below is the list of these titles, with additional read-alikes you can check out. See all Selfie Book Talk posts here.
Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #11
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks11.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 about skill building with Workforce Solutions, early literacy of flannel activities and safety tips with Officer Bianez. Danielle Davis and Brandi Harrison Totter of Workforce Solutions of […]
Plano Reads: Join Second Tuesday Book Club August 9 to discuss ‘The Loneliest Polar Bear’ by Kale Williams
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in-person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library, to discuss The Loneliest Polar Bear: A True Story of Survival and Peril on the Edge of a Warming World by journalist Kale Williams. We will observe social distancing, with face coverings […]
Grab a Graphic Novel: Mythology
We’re highlighting our graphic novel collection by exploring tried-and-true cartoon classics, as well as fresh-off-the-press new releases. Pick up a graphic novel today! Our Grab a Graphic Novel blog series presents our latest reads from the aforementioned collection. Available at all five libraries, the collection encompasses comics, manga and, of course, graphic novels — anything that uses […]