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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:
PPL Pairings | Dunkin’ Fall Menu 2024
DARE to PAIR Welcome to PPL Pairings, the side of the blog where unexpected combinations can span from delightful to deranged – you be the judge! Below is a list of Dunkin’ fall menu items + materials from our library collection I would pair with each. Tread carefully through the list because OPINIONS MAY VARY. Below are […]
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 […]
PPL Pairings | Dutch Bros Fall Menu 2024
DARE to PAIR Welcome to PPL Pairings, the side of the blog where unexpected combinations can span from delightful to deranged – you be the judge! Below is a list of Dutch Bros Coffee fall menu items + materials from our library collection we would pair with each. Tread carefully through the list, OPINIONS MAY […]
PPL Pairings | Starbucks Fall Menu 2024
DARE to PAIR Welcome to PPL Pairings, the side of the blog where unexpected combinations can span from delightful to deranged – you be the judge! Below are some helpful hints for sampling our *pairing menu*: 1. TRY IT OUT Open minds yield exciting combinations. Give our pairing a “no thank you” bite, so to […]
Plano Library Speaks: Fall 2024 Program Preview
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks33.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode Rachel, Kristin, and Bob expound upon the greatness of the library’s Fall 2024 calendar of events and programs! The lineup is quite rich, and the team goes around the table discussing events and programs they are particularly excited about! The library’s online calendar can […]
Adapted Library: Fall Programs
Adapted Library supports neurodivergent access to library programs: adapted programs are sensory-friendly targeted toward the needs of neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and their families/caregivers. Neurodivergent includes autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder, Tourette’s, and other developmental and learning disabilities. Registration for Fall 2024 Adapted Library programs opens September 1. For more information and registration […]
Plano Reads: Join Second Tuesday Book Club on August 13 for ‘Sea of Tranquility’
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in person and on Zoom from 7-8pm on Tuesday, August 13, in the public conference room at Schimelpfenig Library, to discuss our eighth book of 2024, Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. Sea of Tranquility follows four different characters through four different times in history and yet, […]
Plano Library Speaks: Building a Reading Habit! Compilations of Tips!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/HabitPodcast_mixdown.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download We recently published a series of blog posts related to building a daily reading habit. Our July podcast is a compilation of the audio versions of those tips!
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 […]