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#ArchivesTrees

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Plano Library 0 Comments #ArchivesHashtagParty, Archives, Trees

Although Plano is said to derive its name from the Spanish word for plains, trees are an important part of

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Genealogy 

#ArchivesOnMyStreet

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Plano Library 0 Comments #ArchivesHashtagParty, Archives, Collin County, Plano History

Plano has grown tremendously since it was founded in the 1800s. Starting as a small community of farmers, Plano has

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Genealogy News 

Accessing and Using 1950 Census Data

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 Plano Library 0 Comments Archives, Census, Genealogy

The 1950 US Census is coming soon for genealogists and family history researchers to use in finding their ancestors. However,

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Genealogy 

#ArchivesTrailblazers & Women of Plano

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Plano Library 0 Comments #ArchivesHashtagParty, Archives, International Womens Day

The early women of Plano, Texas led the way for the women of Plano today. They were wives, sisters, mothers,

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Genealogy 

From the Archives: Early Black-Owned Businesses in Plano

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Plano Library 0 Comments Archives, Black History

Black-owned businesses have always been vital to the economic success and prosperity of Plano. One of the first Black members of the

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Genealogy 

#ArchivesBFF: Exploring Love & Friendship

February 4, 2022February 17, 2022 Plano Library 0 Comments #ArchivesHashtagParty, Archives

The February National Archives #ArchivesHashtagParty theme is BFF (best friends forever), and we’ve explored the Genealogy Center’s archives to bring

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Genealogy 

Routh-Campbell Family Collection

January 19, 2022January 11, 2022 Plano Library 0 Comments Archives, Routh-Campbell

The Genealogy Center has added a new collection to the Collin County Images: the Routh-Campbell Family Collection. This collection consists

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Arts and Culture Genealogy 

#ArchivesBookLove

November 5, 2021February 17, 2022 Plano Library 0 Comments #ArchivesHashtagParty, Archives

In a collection full of great Plano history, one of our favorite pieces is a prime example of #ArchivesBookLove. One

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Genealogy 

#ArchivesSignatures

July 2, 2021February 4, 2022 Plano Library 0 Comments #ArchivesHashtagParty, Archives, Genealogy

In the age of the email signature, there’s something beautiful about a handwritten name. Your signature is evidence of who

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Genealogy 

#ArchivesTipoftheHat

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Plano Library 0 Comments #ArchivesHashtagParty, Archives, Genealogy

Hats! Hats! Hats! From fashionable fascinators to common chapeaus, hats can be found in the Collin County Images digital collection

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Early Learning

Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews
Book List Early Learning 

Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews

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Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews
Book List Connecting Families Early Learning 

Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews

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Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #9
Business Early Learning Job Resources Podcast Episodes Teens 

Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #9

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Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews
Book List Early Learning 

Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews

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Business & Career

Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #9
Business Early Learning Job Resources Podcast Episodes Teens 

Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #9

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Technology Classes this June
Business Job Resources STEAM Technology Teens 

Technology Classes this June

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Teen Street Team Recommends: LearningExpress Library
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Teen Street Team Recommends: LearningExpress Library

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Exploring Environmental Careers
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Exploring Environmental Careers

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Money Smart

Money Smart: New to the Collection
Book List Thinking Money 

Money Smart: New to the Collection

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Financial Wellness for Couples and Families
Thinking Money 

Financial Wellness for Couples and Families

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Money Habits Teens Need to Know
Thinking Money 

Money Habits Teens Need to Know

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Navigate Job and Careers with Plano Public Library
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Navigate Job and Careers with Plano Public Library

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Technology

Technology Classes in July
Technology 

Technology Classes in July

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Technology Classes this June
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Technology Classes this June

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May Tech Classes at Plano Public Library
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May Tech Classes at Plano Public Library

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Master Microsoft Excel
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Master Microsoft Excel

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STEAM Connections

Technology Classes this June
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Technology Classes this June

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3D Design Starter Kit
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3D Design Starter Kit

February 21, 2022February 16, 2022 Plano Library 0
Photoshop, 3D Printing and More This February
STEAM Technology 

Photoshop, 3D Printing and More This February

February 3, 2022February 2, 2022 Plano Library 0
Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #5
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Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #5

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