Plano Reads
Plano Reads: September Book Clubs
It’s back to school for many of us, which is the perfect time to join a book club! Whether you prefer print books, audiobooks, and downloadable titles to read on-the-go, our book clubs are back with another round of great titles for September. Join Plano Public Library book clubs in person or online to discuss […]
Summer Scares for Middle Grade
Do you love Halloween? Are you tired of waiting all year for the spooky season? Have no fear, for the Horror Writers Association has you covered! HWA (in partnership with United for Libraries, Book Riot, and Booklist) offers Summer Scares, a booklist of horror recommendations for all ages. Plano Public Library gives you access to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Plano Reads: Americana
Our July booklist, presented during the month of Independence Day, recognizes our national heritage, and the distinctive nature of the American experience. Enjoy these fifteen nonfiction titles which all offer a look at various aspects of life in “these United States.” America is Immigrants by Sara Nović and Alison Kolesar – Stories of remarkable American immigrants are brought […]
Chef Starter Kit
Get creative in the kitchen with 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 will offer you the chef special on heating up your cooking skills. Whether you are a beginner […]