Plano Reads
Tried & True and New: Picture Books
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 […]
Plano Reads: Vacation Season!
Here is some ideal reading for the beginning of summer’s travel and vacation season – why not take one of these books along, no matter how you choose to make your trip?
Plano Reads: July Book Clubs
Take a break from the summer heat and join us in July for a Plano Public Library Book Club meeting. Do you have a taste for thrillers? Are you a literature lover? Mad about mysteries? Whatever your preferences, we have a book club for you. Choose from one of these selections or come and share […]
Plano Reads: Project Hail Mary
The Brown Bag Book Club will meet in person at Parr Library on Thursday, June 22, at noon, to discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is a page-turning interstellar thrill ride that follows a junior high school teacher–turned–reluctant astronaut at the center of a desperate mission to save humankind […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 55
Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month.
Summer Scares for Adults
If you live for all things spooky, then never fear: the Horror Writers Association (HWA) has your back with a curated list of horror book recommendations for all ages. In partnership with United for Libraries, Book Riot, and Booklist, the HWA offers Summer Scares, promoting “horror as a great reading option for all ages and […]
Have you Heard? Recently Added Audiobooks
Check out these recently added audiobooks from the 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. Adult Flux by Jinwoo Chong, narrated by David Lee Huynh. A young man’s […]
Plano Reads: ‘Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law’ Due June 13 for Second Tuesday Book Club
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library to discuss Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law, by Mary Roach. Face coverings aren’t required, but we do observe social distancing at our meetings. Please email Cathe Spencer at cathes@plano.gov if […]
Plano Reads: Island Mysteries
For our June Mystery Book Club meeting, we are diving into Island Mysteries. Tag along as we explore this twist on the well-loved subgenre of locked-room mysteries. Join us in-person at Davis Library or virtually through Zoom on Thursday, June 15 at 7 pm. If you would like to attend virtually, you can register online […]
Plano Reads: Mexico and Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo has become a popular holiday for many Americans. Here some titles which introduce and celebrate the literature, history, and cultural traditions of Mexico, the neighbor many Texans know well.