Early Literacy
Prepare for a Puppet Show!
You’re never too little to learn! Did you know that puppet shows – both those you might see performed and those you put on yourself – are great for your child’s early learning and development? No matter what type of puppet you use, watching the puppets walk, talk, and interact with each other creates magical […]
Babies at the ‘Brary
Getting your young babies out of the house can be daunting – but the library is a great place to test-drive your outings! Plano Public Library has resources for parents, books to check out, play spaces and fun activities year-round (like storytime!). Continue reading to learn more. Upcoming Events Babes in Arms (0-9 months) Babes […]
Chinese Storytimes and Other Resources
Do you speak or read a language other than English? Come to Plano Public Library to discover world language resources for all ages. The library has collections in Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and more, whatever serves the needs of our diverse community.
Sculpt and Build at the Library!
You’re never too little to learn! Did you know that exploring with playdough, clay and other building materials is great for your child’s early learning and development? These activities strengthen the small muscles in our hands used for writing and building dexterity and control that help with everyday tasks like manipulating scissors or working zippers […]
Get Your Groove On at the Library!
You’re never too little to start dancing! Did you know that dancing is great for your child’s early learning and development? Music and dance engage little brains, cultivate communication skills, and spark creativity and imagination. Exploring dance lets your child learn self-expression and self-confidence, while also improving physical skills like balance and coordination. Plano Public […]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Calling all caregivers and little readers! Can you and your child read 1,000 books before the first day of kindergarten? Plano Public Library participates in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, which encourages caregivers to read 1,000 books (or more) with their child before their first day of school. You can learn more about the […]
Early Learning Art Programs
You’re never too little to learn! From babies to preschoolers, Plano Public Library offers a variety of early learning programs designed to help caregivers and children interact, learn and grow together. Join us this spring as we explore art with little learners. Art activities have many early learning benefits. Creating and exploring together helps your […]
2022 Texas 2×2 Reading List
Check out the 2022 Texas 2×2 reading list, developed by the Texas Library Association to encourage voluntary reading children age two to grade two. Plano Public Library has all 20 2×2 titles available for checkout, and you can visit a library location for information on Texas Library Association reading lists and to browse our Texas 2×2’s, Lone Star, […]
December Early Learning Programs
You’re never too little to learn! From babies to preschoolers, Plano Public Library offers a variety of early learning programs designed to help caregivers and children interact, learn and grow together. Join us in December as we host several early learning programs. For ticketed programs, please visit the desk 30 minutes prior to the program to guarantee […]
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 […]