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STEAM 

Recycled Art

January 14, 2022January 11, 2022 Plano Library 0 Comments Events, family programs, library programs, STEAM

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure! Look around you for inspiration and exercise your creativity while reducing, reusing and

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News STEAM 

Plano Learns: Explore the Night Sky

December 15, 2021December 7, 2021 Plano Library 0 Comments astronomy, library program, NASA, night sky, Plano Learns, Space, stars, STEAM

Have you ever wondered what’s up in the sky? Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Les Murray at Parr Library on Monday,

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News 

Winter Break Programs

December 13, 2021December 7, 2021 Plano Library 0 Comments Adult, Art, Culture, Early Learning, Financial Literacy, library programs, Seniors, STEAM

Are you looking for things to do during your time off? Plano Public Library has programs the whole family can

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Book List STEAM 

Origami Hour

November 17, 2021November 12, 2021 Plano Library 0 Comments Book List, Events, family programs, library programs, STEAM

Learn the origins and history of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, and put your skills into action at

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STEAM Technology 

3D Printing Resources

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Plano Library 0 Comments 3D Design, 3D Printing, library programs, STEAM, Technology

3D designs are created using a grid with X, Y and Z planes.  It’s similar to plotting graphs in algebra, but adding

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News STEAM 

Solar Viewing with a NASA Ambassador

August 2, 2021July 21, 2021 Plano Library 0 Comments family programs, NASA, Space, STEAM

We see it every day, but how much do we know about the sun? Join us (in-person) at Schimelpfenig Library

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Early Learning 

Discovery Time: Bubbles

July 21, 2021July 30, 2021 Plano Library 0 Comments bubbles, Discovery Time, Early Learning, Early Literacy, Play and Learn, STEAM

Join us for Discovery Time! Enjoy hands-on activities that introduce STEAM concepts that are just right for preschoolers. STEAM stands for

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Library staff demonstrating Body Works project at table with book display
STEAM 

STEAM Connections: Body Works

July 17, 2021June 29, 2021 Plano Library 0 Comments blood, circulatory system, STEAM, STEAM Connections

If you’ve ever scraped your elbow or knee, chances are you’ve seen blood up close. But what exactly is blood?

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Summer Learning graphic with reading log, certificates and activities
Connecting Families News 

Summer Learning 2021: Explore at Your Library

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 Plano Library 0 Comments library programs, STEAM, Storytime, summer learning, Virtual Programming

Summer is here again, and it’s time to Explore at Your Library with Summer Learning 2021. Join us for reading, programs

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Early Learning 

Discovery Time: Butterflies

April 27, 2021May 18, 2021 Plano Library 0 Comments butterflies, Discovery Time, Early Learning, STEAM

Reflective symmetry occurs when an object can be divided into two halves and both halves are mirror images of each

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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 Early Learning 

Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews

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Early Learning Art Programs
Early Learning 

Early Learning Art Programs

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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

Teen Street Team Recommends: LearningExpress Library
College Resources Job Resources Library 101 Teens 

Teen Street Team Recommends: LearningExpress Library

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Exploring Environmental Careers
College Resources Job Resources Teens 

Exploring Environmental Careers

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Master Microsoft Excel
Job Resources Technology 

Master Microsoft Excel

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Resume and Interview Best Practices
Book List College Resources Job Resources 

Resume and Interview Best Practices

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Money Smart

Financial Wellness for Couples and Families
Thinking Money 

Financial Wellness for Couples and Families

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 Plano Library 0
Money Habits Teens Need to Know
Thinking Money 

Money Habits Teens Need to Know

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 Plano Library 0
Navigate Job and Careers with Plano Public Library
Business College Resources Thinking Money 

Navigate Job and Careers with Plano Public Library

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 Plano Library 0
Financial Literacy: Achieve Your New Year’s Goals
Book List Thinking Money 

Financial Literacy: Achieve Your New Year’s Goals

December 24, 2021December 21, 2021 Plano Library 0

Technology

May Tech Classes at Plano Public Library
Technology 

May Tech Classes at Plano Public Library

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Master Microsoft Excel
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Master Microsoft Excel

March 3, 2022March 2, 2022 Plano Library 0
Something About Libby: Accessibility Features
Library 101 Technology 

Something About Libby: Accessibility Features

February 20, 2022February 18, 2022 Plano Library 0
Photoshop, 3D Printing and More This February
STEAM Technology 

Photoshop, 3D Printing and More This February

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STEAM Connections

3D Design Starter Kit
Arts and Culture Book List STEAM 

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

February 1, 2022February 15, 2022 Plano Library 0
Gardening Starter Kit
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Gardening Starter Kit

January 18, 2022January 12, 2022 Plano Library 0

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