Plano Library Learns Update
As of October 1, 2024, we will no longer update the Plano Library Learns blog. We appreciate your readership over the many years! Here are some helpful links:
Plano Learns: Chocolate
September 13 is International Chocolate Day – let the library help you celebrate! Dive deep into the history and usage of chocolate by browsing our collection. Search “chocolate” in the library catalog for an exhaustive list of titles about and including chocolate – below is a snapshot of suggestions. History and Knowledge The Story of […]
BlueCareer at Plano Public Library
BlueCareer by EBSCOlearning provides in-depth information on the skilled trades industry, connects individuals with hundreds of trade schools across the United States and Canada, and provides training resources for those seeking to build their trade knowledge and experience. Users can connect with employers through comprehensive assessments, video trainings and job placement profiles. With your Plano […]
Hold Hunters | Planet Library Episode Three
Just as books employ a variety of tactics for attracting a reader, so too, do readers have many strategies for selecting the perfect title. Cunning readers make their selection before they have even set foot in the library. Receiving the signal, an attentive librarian springs into action. First they must gather supplies for their hold […]
Something About Libby: Magazines for Kids
Make screentime count with fun and educational digital magazines through the Libby app! Use your Plano Public Library card to digitally access hundreds of magazines for kids – no extra payments required. Once you download the magazines (over WiFi or Internet), you do not need the Internet to read them. How to Get to Magazines […]
Planet Library – Episode 2: Into the Wild
All beginnings are equally parts excitement and terror. The Plano Public Library is a hub of beginnings for books and readers alike. Here, a flock of young books is making its way into the wild for the first time, arriving at their new home location. Having reached the next stage in their development, they have […]
Plano Learns: Needle Felting
One of the newest STEAM Kits at Plano Public Library is Needle Felting! Continue reading to learn more about this art, kit and additional books from the library to continue your needle felting journey. What is Needle Felting? Needle felting is a fiber art where you use felting needles and wool to create shapes and […]
Planet Library – Episode 1: Leaving the Nest
Frequently seen but rarely studied, discover the secret life of books in the new documentary series: Planet Library.
Plano Learns: Yard and Landscape Inspiration
Gardening isn’t just a spring and summer activity! Work on your garden, grow food and help your ecosystem year-round. Thanks to the City of Plano’s Sustainability and Environmental Education Division, it’s easy to learn how you start and maintain your garden landscape, especially if you are looking for sustainable methods. SEED teaches workshops throughout the […]
Something About Libby: Deliver Later
Sometimes (okay, often), a bunch of holds come in at the same time for a single reader. And just like with physical items inside the library, you can suspend holds with your eBooks and audiobooks in the Libby app! When a hold becomes available, you have 72 hours to borrow it. If you’re not ready […]