August 2022
Plano Library Speaks, Special Episode: Davis Library
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/DavisSpecial.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYour hosts Bob and Rachel interview Library Manager Brent Bloechle about the Davis Library remodel for Plano Library Speaks. In this episode, we go over the many new features and spaces of the 2017 Bond Project that was completed in May 2022. The Grand Reopening featured a ribbon cutting, […]
3D Design Starter Kit (Fall 2022 Update)
Create a digital 3d design for printing or animation with materials, resources and programming from Plano Public Library. Plano Public Library offers everything you need to learn a new skill, develop a new hobby, and pursue a new career. This month’s Starter Kit will offer you everything you need to dive into the robust world […]
Plano Reads: September Book Clubs
It’s back to school for many of us, which is the perfect time to join a book club! Whether you prefer print books, audiobooks, and downloadable titles to read on-the-go, our book clubs are back with another round of great titles for September. Join Plano Public Library book clubs in person or online to discuss […]
New in the Genealogy Center
With books covering all 50 states and beyond, we’re constantly adding to the wealth of resources available to you and your ancestry journey. Take a look at the latest added to the Genealogy collection here on the blog. General Funeral Home and Cemetery Directory 2022 Collection Care: An illustrated handbook for the care and handling […]
Summer Scares for Middle Grade
Do you love Halloween? Are you tired of waiting all year for the spooky season? Have no fear, for the Horror Writers Association has you covered! HWA (in partnership with United for Libraries, Book Riot, and Booklist) offers Summer Scares, a booklist of horror recommendations for all ages. Plano Public Library gives you access to […]
Plano Reads: Winter Counts
For August’s meeting of the Mystery Book Club, we are reading Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden. Join us to discuss this book on Thursday, August 18 at 7pm both at Haggard Library and virtually through Zoom. To join us virtually, register here. “Virgil Wounded Horse is the local enforcer on the Rosebud Indian […]
#ArchivesPostcards
Postcards have been a quick, easy, and fun way to communicate with loved ones since the creation of the post office. Adorned with eye-catching images, postcards have been used to capture the people, places, and events of everyday life. Let’s explore some of Plano’s very own #ArchivesPostcard collection and the places they show! Clark Stadium […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 45
Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month. What Are You Reading Now? is a monthly book club that focuses on talking about whatever book you are 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. Continue reading […]
Back to School Resources
Ready, set, school! A new school year is about to start, and Plano Public Library has you covered. Check out our extensive collection of books, media, Launchpads, bilingual backpacks and STEAM kits to boost skills and increase knowledge. Enjoy free access to dozens of educational databases, including: Credo – Over 3 million reference entries from […]
Cook the Book: Out of the Box Lunches
What do you like to have for lunch? Let’s switch it up! Cook the Book is a monthly foodie meeting of the stomachs with Plano Public Library. Each month, we celebrate a different theme. Next up is Out of the Box Lunches! Cook the Book is a hybrid program: we’re meeting at Davis Library and […]