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 […]
Pro-Tip for Entrepreneurs: Networking is Key!
Guest post written by Holly McGowan, SCORE Dallas business mentor and workshop chair Congratulations! You have an idea, and you are ready to launch a business (or you already have)! But when people build a business, there’s one crucial element that often gets overlooked: networking. Think of networking as your secret goldmine, waiting to be […]
Something About Libby: Recently Added
We’re constantly adding new books and magazines to the digital library collection on Libby. Have you checked the recent additions? We have a section for Just Added, making it easy to see the latest reads. Be sure to check the filter options to include or exclude formats, in case you’re only interested in magazines, eBooks […]
Library Wins Grant to Purchase Large Print for Kids
Thanks to a 2023 Texas Book Festival Collection Enhancement grant, Plano Public Library has purchased Junior Large Print books to add to our collection! With grant funding, we were able to purchase 100 books.
Something About Libby: Cookbooks
While flipping through a printed cookbook is enjoyable, sometimes you need quick access with an ebook! With your Plano Public Library card you can access thousands of ebooks, audiobooks and magazines on the Libby app. Keep reading for a breakdown of the cookbooks we have recently added to the collection.
Audiobooks for Kids: VOX Books
Have you heard of VOX Books? According to their website, “VOX™ Books are the world’s first audiobooks that live in print books. The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along.” Plano Public Library has 150 VOX Books available at the time of this blog post. A quick intro to VOX […]
Just Added: Ukrainian
Your Plano Public Library has books in dozens of languages within the World Language and Junior World Language collections. We have recently added Ukrainian books to this collection. Keep reading to learn more!
On Kanopy: Movies for the Season
Kanopy is the video streaming service available with your Plano Public Library card. Keep reading to learn about the latest updates to Kanopy and about their holiday films.
Something About Libby: Agatha Christie
It’s the time of year to get cozy with a mystery! Learn how to find a fan favorite in the Libby app.
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 […]