Plano Reads
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.
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 […]
Plano Reads: July Book Clubs
Summer is well underway, which means plenty of time for reading. Whether you’re looking for a great beach read, something to listen to on an upcoming road trip, or just curious what great reads your friends have found, our book club picks are sure to have something of interest. Join Plano Public Library book clubs […]
Plano Reads: Anxious People
Join us for a discussion of Anxious People at the Brown Bag Book Club, which meets in-person in the program room at Parr Library on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at noon. Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Book | Large Print | e-Book | e-Audiobook A would-be bank robber interrupts an open house for a Stockholm apartment. The would-be buyers assume […]
Cook the Book: Exploring Vegetarian & Vegan Eats
Join Plano Public Library and other foodies for this month’s Cook the Book, where we share our love and recipes for our favorite vegetarian & vegan eats! Cook the Book is a monthly foodie meeting of the stomachs with Plano Public Library. Each month has a theme, and for June we’re celebrating vegetarian & vegan […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 43
Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month.
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 […]
Plano Reads: Fantasy Mysteries
For our June Mystery Book Club meeting, we will delve into magical new worlds with Fantasy Mysteries. The addition of magic and fantastical creatures adds a unique element to the familiar twists and turns of the mystery genre. Join us in-person at Haggard Library or virtually through Zoom on Thursday, June 16 at 7 pm. […]
Plano Reads: Join Second Tuesday Book Club June 14 for “Have You Seen Luis Velez?”
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in-person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library, for our discussion of Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde . We will observe social distancing, with face coverings recommended. Please email Cathe Spencer at cathes@plano.gov if you have […]
Summer Scares for Adults
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 […]