#ArchivesTrees
Although Plano is said to derive its name from the Spanish word for plains, trees are an important part of the city. The Arbor Day Foundation has honored Plano with the Tree City USA designation for 32 years. For National Archives’ #ArchivesHashtagParty for May, we are going to take a look at two of the […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 42
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. […]
Have You Heard? Books in Translation
Explore you library and discover your world this summer by checking out these books that have been translated into English, as well as English works available in our adult and junior world language collections. Below you’ll find audiobook recommendations from the Plano Public Library. This is just a sample of the audiobooks in our collection, and […]
Plano Reads: “We Begin at the End” Comes to Second Tuesday Book Club on May 10
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in-person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library, for our discussion of Chris Whitaker’s compelling mystery, We Begin at the End. We will observe careful social distancing, with face coverings recommended. Please email Cathe Spencer at cathes@plano.gov if you have […]
Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #8
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLS8.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download 12/1/2023 Update: The Plano Library Mobile App is no longer available. Welcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library! In this episode, your hosts, Rachel and Bob chat with library staff and local experts about a variety of topics, including the importance of lifelong learning […]
May Tech Classes at Plano Public Library
Visit Plano Public Library this May as we present programs on GIMP, 3D printing and more! Download or pick up the summer Engage brochure or see our online calendar for all program details. Navigating eBooks and More Schimelpfenig Library; Sunday, May 8 @ 2 pm “Learn how to access digital books, audiobooks, magazines and more […]
Selfie Book Talk, Episode 27
Your Plano Public Library staff are virtually recommending their favorite reads.
Plano Reads: Gardens and Growing
The spring season can be a time for personal growth and change, especially as we venture back out into our yards and gardens. We hope this book list will offer you opportunities to experience reading that is both transformative and new.
Plano Reads: All-Abilities – Junior Books
In this book lists, we’re celebrating characters of all abilities. Check out the Children’s Book list for a younger audience. The list below includes links to the library catalog for easy requests or downloading. Most books are from the perspective of a person with a disability; if you are looking for more informational books you […]
Plano Reads: All-Abilities – Children’s Books
In this new series of book lists, we’re celebrating characters of all abilities. Check back in the next week for lists of Junior Fiction, Non-Fiction and World Language as well as Young Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction. The list below includes links to the library catalog or eLibrary for easy requests or downloading. Most books are […]