Plano Reads
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 […]
Selfie Book Talk, Episode #24
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 Book Selfies posts here.
Plano Reads: Coming February 8 to Second Tuesday Book Club – Lisa Wingate’s “Before We Were Yours”
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in-person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library, for our discussion of Lisa Wingate’s novel Before We Were Yours. We will observe careful social distancing, with face coverings recommended. Please email Cathe Spencer at cathes@plano.gov if you have questions or […]
Have You Heard? Genre-Blending Fiction
Whether it’s a fantasy adventure, historical mystery or a horror-filled science fiction novel, these books mix genres into entertaining, can’t-stop-listening audiobooks. 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.
Plano Reads: Chilly January Titles
Mystery, suspense, thrillers, and lots of drama – these winter titles for adults will send chills down your spine!
Plano Reads: A Spy Among Friends
For the January session of Brown Bag Book Club we’re discussing A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal by Ben Macintyre. Join the in-person discussion at 12 p.m. at Parr Library on Thursday, January 27, 2022. The story of Kim Philby and his Cambridge cohort of Soviet moles is the great spook-fest […]
Plano Reads: February Book Clubs
Ready to fall in love with a new favorite book or author? Join Plano Public Library 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 […]
Reel Reading: True Crime
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.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, January 17, the United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, marking the birth of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Want to learn more about his life and legacy? Check out some of our featured titles from across our collections. For Adults The Sword and the Shield: The Revolutionary […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 38
Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month.