Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #10
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks10.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library! In this episode, your hosts, Rachel and Bob chat about financial literacy, and everything the library offers to work on your money smart skills from little kids through adults. From July 13-August 24, Plano Public Library is hosting […]
Plano Reads: Second Tuesday Book Club Meets July 12 for “Medicine Walk” by Richard Wagamese
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in-person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library, to discuss Medicine Walk by Richard Wagamese. We will observe social distancing, with face coverings recommended. Please email Cathe Spencer at cathes@plano.gov if you have questions or comments. See you at Schimelpfenig […]
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 28
Your Plano Public Library staff are virtually recommending their favorite reads.
Technology Classes in July
You can expect a variety of technology classes throughout the year at Plano Public Library. Here’s what’s coming up this July. Unity: Basics Tuesday, July 12 at 3pmLearn the basics of game design in the Unity softwareAges 13+Virtual class, registration required In addition to the live Zoom class, we will stream to the library’s YouTube […]
Reel Reading: Graphic Novels
Hello, fellow graphic novel enthusiasts! This month’s Reel Reading meeting is on Monday, June 27 from 7-8p.m. at Haggard Library. This month’s meeting will be extra special, not only because the genre is graphic novels, but it’s also the very first in-person Reel Reading meeting! Teen Street Team member Huda is our guest blogger for […]
New in the Genealogy Center
With books covering all 50 states and beyond, we’re constantly adding to the wealth of resources available to you and your ancestry journey. Take a look at the latest added to the Genealogy collection here on the blog. General What’s in a Name? Everything you Wanted to Know new, revised, Leonard R. N. Ashley Texas […]
Have You Heard? Around the World
Visit countries around the world by exploring your library this summer. 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.
Memoir Writing Starter Kit
Everyone has a story. Share yours by using 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 writing your memoir. Recording your life story is a creative exercise […]
Grab a Graphic Novel: Celebrating Star Wars
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 […]