August 2021
Six of Crows Read-Alikes
Did you enjoy Shadow and Bone on Netflix? Do you like solving puzzles and working with a team? Join us on September 7th at 2 p.m. at Haggard Library for a Six of Crows-themed Escape Room. Solve puzzles and work together to escape “The Ice Court” from Six of Crows.
September Financial Literacy Programs
Explore financial literacy topics with the Plano Public Library! Join us in September as we host three financial literacy programs: Building Wealth: Financial Basics for Teens September 11th at 3 p.m., Haggard Library Use basic money concepts and take control of your financial choices to launch yourself towards the future you want. Art of Money […]
Library 101: Digital Creation Spaces
Plano Public Library has a space for you to work on digital projects like video and photo editing, audio recording and illustration designing: Digital Creation Spaces.
Grab a Graphic Novel: Back to School
We’re highlighting our graphic novel collection by exploring tried-and-true cartoon classics, as well as fresh-off-the-press new releases. Pick up a graphic novel today! Our Grab a Graphic Novel blog series presents our latest reads from the aforementioned collection. Available at all five libraries, the collection encompasses comics, manga and, of course, graphic novels — anything that uses […]
3D Printing Resources
3D designs are created using a grid with X, Y and Z planes. It’s similar to plotting graphs in algebra, but adding an extra dimension (3D). Your completed design prints layer by layer, building up to a final object. Three of the Plano Public Library locations have a 3D printer available: Davis, Harrington and Parr. Here are some ways […]
Fall 2021 Book Clubs
There are some fun themes and book choices for our clubs this fall. Check out this post for the list, as well as details on when and where we are meeting. What Are You Reading Now Read and discuss great books you’ve read. WAYRN meets on the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. […]
STEAM Connections: Bacteria
Bacteria is all around. Let’s take a look closer look at bacteria, explore the different types, and learn what is good bacteria versus bad bacteria. Then we will grow our own bacteria! Content Overview Bacteria are small, microscopic organisms, or living things, that can be found all around. They are so small that most bacteria […]
Plano Reads: Selfie Book Talk, Episode #19
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. Big friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman Available as: Print | eBook | eAudiobookRecommended by: Amanda at Haggard […]
Have You Heard? Exploring Nonfiction Audiobooks
Travel the world, relive history, dive deep into personal stories and discover fascinating facts with our nonfiction audiobook collections. Learn and be entertained while carrying out everyday activities like riding in the car, emptying the dishwasher, going for a walk, or just lounging in your pajamas.
The Splendid and the Vile
The next Brown Bag Book Club meets on Thursday, August 26 at 12 p.m. via Zoom. Register here. Beginning in September, this book club will meet in person on the 4th Thursday monthly at 12 p.m. at Parr Library. The Splendid and the Vile: a Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by […]