28 Mar, 2024

Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #9

https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks9.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library! In this episode, your hosts, Rachel and Bob chat with library staff about a variety of topics, including the Youth Entrepreneurship Academy, our Family Place Library designation and LinkedIn classes from the library. In the Learning & Leading […]

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Teen Street Team Recommends: LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library is a skill-building and test preparation resource available from Plano Public Library. You have access to comprehensive educational resources, including 1,000 interactive tutorials, practice exams for school and career, articles and eBooks. Resources range from basic skills mastery to academic success to job preparation and career advancement. LearningExpress Library Quick Facts: Online practice […]

2 mins read

Exploring Environmental Careers

Did you know that jobs in the environmental field, or green careers, represent one of the fastest-growing segments of employment? Are you curious about potential opportunities for both degreed and non-degreed job seekers? Tune in to learn what opportunities are available for “green-collared” workers!  Green careers can include a wide range of specializations, from air […]

4 mins read

Resume and Interview Best Practices

A new year brings new opportunities. With widespread labor shortages and high demand for qualified workers, this is an ideal time to change careers or look for a new job. Join us online on February 18 at 2 p.m. for a virtual Resume/Interview Workshop presented by HR professionals from Capital One. Discover best practices for […]

2 mins read

Learn How to Create and Edit Video

Plano Public Library has a space for you to work on digital projects like video and photo editing, audio recording and illustration designing: Digital Creation Spaces. Haggard and Parr Libraries have these Digital Creation Spaces, which are open to anyone ages 13+ with a Plano Public Library card. There are computers with Adobe Creative Cloud […]

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Get Going with Google

With many tasks happening virtually, learning about Google Suite is a great skill set to add to your toolbox (and resume). Beginning, January 5, Plano Public Library is hosting a series of Google Suite workshops on Wednesdays at 1pm via Zoom. Create a Google account (free) or sign in to your account to follow along […]

5 mins read