January 2024
Something About Libby: Audiobook Speed
Have you tried audiobooks? Not sure they’re your ~speed~? We have a tip for you! When you’re using the Libby app, which is available for you with your Plano Public Library card, you have access to thousands of audiobooks. Browse the collection, borrow and you’re reading in minutes! When you listen to an audiobook on […]
Plano Reads: Join Second Tuesday Book Club on February 13 for ‘West with Giraffes’
West with Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge, is “an emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America.” Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, West with Giraffes explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness […]
Have you Heard? Man vs. Nature
Check out these stories of survival when battling hurricanes, blight, and other natural disasters. While not all the below recommendations are technically “Man” vs. nature (we may have snuck some rabbits and robots in), they all represent the spirit of survival and what humanity is willing to do in the face of impossible odds. This […]
Lunar New Year
What is Lunar New Year and how do you make a door couplet? Find out at our Lunar New Year program at Parr Library on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. Join us to learn about the significance of this holiday and celebrate the Year of the Dragon with hands-on activities. Tickets for this event […]
Build a Balanced Life
Hope’s Door New Beginning Center is hosting a workshop, Building a Balanced Life and Support Systems, on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 2pm at Haggard Library. During this workshop, you will gain a better understanding of your unique, well-being needs and how to find balance when feeling stuck. This class is open to adults, and […]
Cuddle Up and Read
Winter weather can be unpredictable, but it’s a great time to cuddle up and read with your little one. No matter how little your child is, you can establish a cozy reading routine together. Then, that routine can change as they grow! Read on for some of our snuggle time suggestions.
28 Ways to Use Plano Public Library
The high temperature for today is 28 degrees – so let’s run through 28 ways to use your library! What would you add to this list? Get a library card – All you need is photo identification and proof of address, plus fill out the application, and we will get you set up. Each library […]
February Book Clubs
It’s a leap year, which means you have one extra reading day in February! History, family and ingenuity are all themes in our book club picks this month. Choose from one of these February selections or come and share your own recent reads. Check out (or download) this month’s books and get ready to read […]
Best Books of 2023
Read the books Time Magazine has dubbed the 100 must-read books of 2023.
Plano Library Speaks: Business Networking in the Library!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks29.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode with speak with SCORE business mentor Don Walter about the upcoming Business Networking Reception at Haggard Library (January 23), the ongoing TUES networking events, and business mentoring through SCORE through partnership with Plano Public Library. In this episode we mention the recent article on […]