Winter Break Programs
Are you looking for things to do during your time off? Plano Public Library has programs the whole family can enjoy during the winter break. You can see all library programs on our downloadable PDF on our website or pick up printed copies at any of our locations.
Plano Public Library will be closed Thursday December 23 to Saturday, December 25, Saturday, January 1 and Monday, January 3. The rest of the month is filled with a variety of programs. For ticketed programs, please visit the desk 30 minutes prior to the program to guarantee your space. Check out programs in these fun categories:
Arts and Culture
Ornament Extravaganza
All ages | Come and go
Tuesday, December 21 at 3 p.m. | Haggard Library
Fuel creativity and make memories by creating winter hanging ornaments.
Art Hour
All ages | Ticketed
Wednesday, December 29 at 3 p.m. | Haggard Library
An afternoon of Pinterest-worthy art. Unleash your creativity in multiple art forms.
Break Out of 2021!
Tween | Ticketed
Friday, December 31 at 2 p.m. | Haggard Library
Can you escape 2021? Find out as you and your friends search for clues and solve puzzles to break out 2021!
Adults and Seniors
Memory Keepers
Adults | Registration required
Monday, December 20 at 10:30 a.m. | Meets online
Share memories with guided prompts in a relaxing space. This month’s topic is holidays. For people who are experiencing early stage dementia and a family member or care partner.
Financial Literacy
Party Planning
Grades K-5 | Ticketed
Tuesday, December 28 at 2 p.m. | Haggard Library
Your birthday is coming up and you want to plan a party. Set your budget and learn to plan the best party for you and your friends. Make decisions about cake, entertainment and more.
STEAM
3D Printing Class
Grades 3 and up | Ticketed
Saturday, December 18 at 2 p.m. | Parr Library
Learn the basics of 3D printing and get an introduction to 3D design in a 90-minute lesson. Students under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. Bring a USB flash drive to save your projects.
LEGO Engineering
All ages | Come and go
Saturday, December 18 at 3 p.m. | Schimelpfenig Library
Test your engineering skills by using LEGO bricks to build a functional bridge across a river.
Engineering with the 3 Little Pigs
All ages | Ticketed
Sunday, December 19 at 2 p.m. | Haggard Library
Can you keep the big bad wolf from blowing down your house? Experiment with different building materials and predict how they’ll hold up against a strong breeze!
Book Artist
Teen | Ticketed
Monday, December 20 at 2 p.m. | Schimelpfenig Library
Learn about the history of bookmaking, different techniques, and ry our book artist technique.
Explore the Night Sky
All ages | Ticketed
Monday, December 20 at 6 p.m. | Parr Library
Les Murray is a NASA Solar System Ambassador. SSAs are motivated volunteers trained by NASA Scientists, Project Managers and Astronauts on NASA programs and missions. Find out what is up in the sky at this time and how to observe it. Les will also answer your questions about space, the sky and NASA missions. Take a look at the sky through a powerful telescope and see Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune!
Spirolateral Math
All ages | Ticketed
Tuesday, December 21 at 3 p.m. | Parr Library
Use multiplication to make art! Learn how multiplication can produce a sequence that can be used to make geometric shapes by drawing their sums on graph paper.
STEAM Wonderland!
All ages | Come and go
Wednesday, December 22 at 1 p.m. | Schimelpfenig Library
Cold got you feeling frozen? Warm-up with winter-themed STEAM activities.
STEAM Stop
All ages | Come and go
Sunday, December 26 at 2 p.m. | Parr Library
Learn a little bit about all things STEAM! Complete experiments, play with circuits, build things and sharpen math skills.
Paper Airplane Challenge
All Ages | Come and go
Monday, December 27 at 2 p.m. | Haggard Library
Up, up and away! Learn how to make different kinds of paper airplanes and helicopters, and see if they can survive our obstacle course
Kaleidoscopes
All ages | Ticketed
Tuesday, December 28 at 3 p.m. | Parr Library
Learn how kaleidoscopes produce amazing pattern lights while using reflecting objects and colors. Create your own kaleidoscope.
Stop Motion
Tween | Ticketed
Wednesday, December 29 at 3 p.m. | Schimelpfenig Library
Create stop motion animation using iPads or your own smartphone with various supplies provided.
New Years Coding Countdown
All ages | Ticketed
Thursday, December 30 at 3 p.m. | Schimelpfenig Library
Countdown to the new year with coding related activities.
Early Learning
Scarf Play
Ages 2-5 years | Come and go
Saturday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m. | Schimelpfenig Library
Calling all tiny dancers! Get ready to sing, move and share stories as we play with colorful scarves.
Dino Lab
Ages 2-5 years | Come and go
Monday, December 20 at 11 a.m. | Haggard Library
Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Celebrate everything dinosaur with simple STEAM and early literacy activities.
Glow in the Dark Storytime
Ages 3-5 years
Wednesday, December 22 at 10:30 a.m. | Haggard Library
It’s “Lights Out” at the library! Stories, songs, dancing and illuminated art under the black lights. Wear something white or fluorescent so you glow. Please arrive on time as the room will be dark once the program begins.
Art Start
Ages 3-5 years | Ticketed
Tuesday, December 28 at 10 a.m. | Schimelpfenig Library
Stories to inspire your little artist followed by a different hands-on activity each session. Things may get messy! Smocks and materials provided.
Parachute Party
Ages 2-5 years | Come and go
Wednesday, December 29 at 10:30 a.m. | Parr Library
Up, down, and round and round. Join us for rhymes and songs using giant parachutes.
Noon Year’s Eve
All ages | Come and go
Friday, December 31 at 11:00 a.m. | Haggard, Parr, and Schimelpfenig Libraries
Celebrate the New Year early with hands-on activities and a countdown to 12:00 NOON!
If you can’t make it to these programs, be sure to check our website and program calendar for other upcoming programs. You can also sign up for our newsletter to have updates delivered right to your inbox.
Don’t forget, we also offer weekly storytimes for all ages. If you can’t make it to these programs, be sure to check our website and program calendar for other upcoming programs. You can also sign up for our newsletter to have updates delivered right to your inbox.
