October 2023
Plano Reads: Bluebird, Bluebird
The Brown Bag Book Club is reading and discussing Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke at the next session meeting on Thursday, November 16 at 12pm at Parr Library. Continue reading for a summary and additional information about this title. Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke Available as: Print | Large Print | eBook | Audiobook When […]
Plano Reads: Join Second Tuesday Book Club for Jodi Picoult’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ on November 14 – Our Last 2023 Meeting
Jodi Picoult’s novel, Wish You Were Here, is the story of Diana O’Toole, a young woman whose vacation to the Galapagos Islands, and well-planned life, is derailed by the Covid pandemic in March 2020, forcing her to re-assess everything she has considered essential. What will happen to her, and those closest to her, in the […]
Plano Reads: Finlay Donovan is Killing It
For November’s meeting of the Mystery Book Club, we are reading Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano. Please join us to discussion Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m. at Davis Library or you can attend through Zoom. If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please register here. Available in Print|eBook| eAudio […]
Plano Reads: Horrifying Halloween!
Scary October has arrived! Thrills and chills await adult readers who try one of these titles, suited to this spooky season of the year… Phantoms in Fiction Bird Box by Josh Malerman – Something is out there… something terrifying that must not be seen. One glimpse and a person is driven to deadly violence. No one knows […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 59
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. The next meeting […]
Have you Heard? Microhistory Books
Check out these audiobooks covering niche subjects and little-known stories of history. This is just a sample of the audiobooks in our collection, and you can visit a library location for assistance in finding personalized recommendations.
Day of the Dead
What is Día de Los Muertos and what do you put on an ofrenda? Find out at our Day of the Dead program at Harrington Library on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. Join us to learn about the significance of this holiday, participate in a themed art activity and discuss your family history. Tickets […]
Leaves and Literacy
It’s finally fall! Fall is a great time to get outside, explore, and learn with your little one. Did you know that fall leaves are a great way to build early literacy skills? Simple activities like sorting leaves can add fun and help get your child ready to read. Read on for some tips to […]
November Book Clubs
With temperatures dropping, fall is a perfect time to curl up with a good book, and Plano Public Library Book Clubs have something for everyone. Experience a murder investigation in small town East Texas. Journey to the Galápagos Islands during the pandemic lockdown. Discover what happens when a suburban single mom and aspiring novelist is […]
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 […]