Selfie Book Talk, Episode #25
Your Plano Public Library staff are virtually recommending their favorite reads.
Something About Libby: Accessibility Features
OverDrive has been making big changes in their move to the Libby app, and Accessibility has been a big focus of that, as evidenced by these changes made in January. One of the big changes Libby has made to improve accessibility is the introduction of full-screen menus. Rather than opening from the side, in-app menus […]
Reel Reading: Romance
Do you enjoy a good binge-fest over books, tv series, or films? Join us to talk about all things binge-worthy in our new Reel Reading club for Teens. Reel Reading is a teen-specific book, film and TV club meeting virtually on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. via Zoom. This club is for […]
Plano Reads: March Book Clubs
Spring into a great read with Plano Public Library! Join our book clubs in person or online to discuss and share thoughts on your latest reads. Choose from virtual, in-person and hybrid meeting options. Check out the 2022 Book Club catalog (PDF) for all sessions this year, with titles and themes. Continue reading for what’s […]
From the Archives: Early Black-Owned Businesses in Plano
Black-owned businesses have always been vital to the economic success and prosperity of Plano. One of the first Black members of the Plano community was Andy Drake. After initially coming to Plano from Louisiana as an ox-driver, he was asked by Si Harrington, one of the founding families in Plano, to stay and work in 1864. After the Civil War, more Black people came to Plano but were […]
Plano Reads: The Dry
For February’s Brown Bag Book Club, we’re reading The Dry by Jane Harper. Continue reading to learn more about this title, and join us on Thursday, February 24 at 12 p.m. at Parr Library to discuss. The Dry: a novel by Jane Harper Twenty years ago, Aaron Falk and his father left Kiewarra after Aaron […]
2022 Texas 2×2 Reading List
Check out the 2022 Texas 2×2 reading list, developed by the Texas Library Association to encourage voluntary reading children age two to grade two. Plano Public Library has all 20 2×2 titles available for checkout, and you can visit a library location for information on Texas Library Association reading lists and to browse our Texas 2×2’s, Lone Star, […]
Money Habits Teens Need to Know
Understanding finances should begin well before you have a job or go to college. At Plano Public Library, we offer financial literacy programs and have books in our collection about various financial literacy topics specific to teens. In addition to what the library has and offers, we work with local partners like the University of […]
Grab a Graphic Novel: Comics to Read for Black History Month
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 […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 39
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. […]