15 Oct, 2024
As of October 1, 2024, we will no longer update the Plano Library Learns blog. We appreciate your readership over the many years! Here are some helpful links:
September 13 is International Chocolate Day – let the library help you celebrate! Dive deep into the history and usage of chocolate by browsing our collection. Search “chocolate” in the…
Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month. What Are You Reading Now? is a monthly book club where adults talk about books they’re currently reading. The…
Mystery Book Club’s pick for September is Better the Blood by Michael Bennett. Please join us for our discussion on Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. at Davis Library or…
DARE to PAIR Welcome to PPL Pairings, the side of the blog where unexpected combinations can span from delightful to deranged – you be the judge! Below is a list of…

Plano Learns: Chocolate

September 13 is International Chocolate Day – let the library help you celebrate! Dive deep into the history and usage of chocolate by browsing our collection. Search “chocolate” in the library catalog for an exhaustive list of titles about and including chocolate – below is a snapshot of suggestions. History and Knowledge The Story of […]

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What Are You Reading Now? Episode 69

Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month. What Are You Reading Now? is a monthly book club where adults talk about books they’re currently reading. The book club meets in-person at Haggard Library and via Zoom, for a hybrid experience. If you want to join on Zoom, register here. The next meeting is Monday, September […]

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Plano Reads: Better the Blood

Mystery Book Club’s pick for September is Better the Blood by Michael Bennett. Please join us for our discussion on Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. at Davis Library or through Zoom. If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please register here.  Available in Print | eBook | eAudio  A tenacious Māori detective, […]

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PPL Pairings | Dunkin’ Fall Menu 2024

DARE to PAIR Welcome to PPL Pairings, the side of the blog where unexpected combinations can span from delightful to deranged – you be the judge! Below is a list of Dunkin’ fall menu items + materials from our library collection I would pair with each. Tread carefully through the list because OPINIONS MAY VARY.  Below are […]

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Plano Reads: Join Second Tuesday Book Club on September 10 for ‘Solito’

Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in person and on Zoom from 7-8pm on Tuesday, September 10, in the Public Conference Room at Schimelpfenig Library, to discuss our ninth book of 2024, Solito by Javier Zamora. Solito is Zamora’s gripping memoir of el viaje, his two-month-long sojourn from El Salvador and through Guatemala and Mexico […]

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BlueCareer at Plano Public Library

BlueCareer by EBSCOlearning provides in-depth information on the skilled trades industry, connects individuals with hundreds of trade schools across the United States and Canada, and provides training resources for those seeking to build their trade knowledge and experience. Users can connect with employers through comprehensive assessments, video trainings and job placement profiles. With your Plano […]

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Collection Spotlight: Plays & Scripts

It’s playtime at the library with these plays and scripts. Below is just a handful of options from Plano Public Library’s collection, visit a library location or browse the catalog for more recommendations. Browsing tip: Head for the 800s in nonfiction and you’ll find a feast of dramas. 812 (American), 822 (English), 882 (classic Greek), […]

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PPL Pairings | Dutch Bros Fall Menu 2024

DARE to PAIR  Welcome to PPL Pairings, the side of the blog where unexpected combinations can span from delightful to deranged – you be the judge!   Below is a list of Dutch Bros Coffee fall menu items + materials from our library collection we would pair with each. Tread carefully through the list, OPINIONS MAY […]

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