February 2023
Have you Heard? Life on Other Planets
Read some out of this world books with these recommendations of science fiction and real-life extraterrestrial science.
Explore Space with NASA and the Library: The Solar System
Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Les Murray for a series of programs on our solar system. SSAs volunteers are trained by NASA Scientists, Project Managers, and Astronauts on NASA programs and missions. This season Les is presenting two exciting all-ages programs. Each event is ticketed, and tickets are available 30 minutes prior to the events:
Library 101: Getting Started with Consumer Reports
Find reviews and advice before you make a purchase using Consumer reports. Walk into the library and check out the latest editions or browse through it online!
Plano Reads: Black History Month
Black History Month, also called African American History Month, has been observed in the United States since 1970. Here is a selection of nonfiction books for readers interested in exploring the remarkable accomplishments of Black Americans, past and present.
Financial Literacy: March Programs
Through all of life’s stages, one thing is clear: preparation is key to success. This is especially true when dealing with finances. Plano Public Library’s financial literacy programs provide free, practical advice on how to manage money and resources to navigate your finances successfully. Join us at these upcoming programs for children, teens and adults.
Tried & True and New: Picture Books
Our storytime experts are bringing you reviews of the latest from our Easy collection (or picture books) as well as some of their favorites used during storytime. We have thousands of picture books at each library, so this is just a small introduction to the collection. See all of our Tried & True and New reviews […]
2023-2024 Texas Bluebonnet Reading List
Check out the 2023-2024 Texas Bluebonnet reading list, developed by the Texas Library Association to encourage reading for pleasure for students in grades 3-6.
March Technology Classes
If you’re ready to spring forward into new technology, or just refresh your skills, Plano Public Library is here for you. Whether you’re looking to build basic skills, explore a new hobby, or leverage technology for your small business, we have a class for you. Programs at the library are free and do not require […]
Plano Library Speaks Podcast: the “New” Harrington Library
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks19.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode we speak with Melissa Shadowens, manager of Harrington Library, and learn about the extensive, useful, and beautiful renovations at that location!
Brown Bag Book Club: The Christie Affair
The Brown Bag Book Club will meet in person at Parr Library on Thursday, February 23, at noon, to discuss The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont. The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont Available in |Print| |eBook| |eAudiobook| In December 1926, Archibald Christie came home to tell Agatha, the successful author and his wife […]