Girl Scout Badge-Earning Opportunities
Fall 2024
Our fall calendar is packed with programs, and many of them also happen to meet Girl Scout badge requirements! These are not designed as badge workshops, they’re just a win-win for Girl Scouts.
We’re also celebrating STEAMtober this fall with tons of fun science, technology, engineering, art, and math programs that don’t tie to badges specifically, but definitely support the Girl Scout pillar!
All events are free and open to the public. If you would like to bring the whole troop, please call ahead or consider requesting a small-group program to have a workshop facilitated just for your troop. Our list of small-group programs is listed here and growing all the time!
A ticket symbol indicates that space is limited — tickets will be available at the circulation desk 30 minutes before the program. If you are planning to bring more than a few people, call ahead and find out if the library will be able to accommodate your group.
A mouse symbol indicates that registration is required, usually to receive the Zoom link.
Our Engage brochure has even more programs than are listed here, including podcasting and video editing for teens and lots of hands-on STEAM activities for all ages.
For badge-earning opportunities at home, check out this list of STEAM kits and library videos that support Girl Scout badge work!
September 2024
September 7 – Build a Sailboat (All ages)
Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Let’s set sail! Way may be miles from the ocean, but that doesn’t mean we can’t go sailing. Build your own tiny sailboat, but be sure it doesn’t capsize!
3pm – Schimelpfenig Library
Can be counted for Junior Mechanical Engineering: Paddleboat
September 8 – Counting Coins (All ages)
Strengthen your child’s knowledge of money and how to count it through hands-on activities.
2pm – Davis Library
Meets requirements for Daisy Money Explorer
September 21 – Critters and Litter (All ages)
Are there really beavers in Plano? Come chat with our wildlife expert about who our nature neighbors are and how we can keep their habitats clean and litter-free.
3pm – Davis Library
Meets some/most requirements for Daisy Animal Observer and Daisy Eco Learner
September 27 – Clean Creeks, Cool Science (All ages)
Who lives in the creek? How clean is their water? Join us for a close-up look at our aquatic nature friends.
3pm – Davis Library
Meets some requirements for Daisy Eco Learner and Brownie Wonders of Water journey.
September 29 – Cross-Stitching for Beginners (Ages 13+)
Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Discover the era-spanning art form of cross-stitch! Learn its history and basics and begin stitching your first design.
2pm – Parr Library
Meets requirements for Senior Textile Artist
October 2024
October 5 – Pick a Pet (All ages)
Do you have a pet at home or do you want one? Learn about different pets and the costs and responsibilities of owning one.
3pm – Harrington Library
Meets requirements for Brownie Pets
October 6 – Spending Money on a Trip (All ages)
2pm – Davis Library
Plan a trip to the park as you learn about spending, saving, and budgeting!
Meets requirements for Daisy My Money Choices, Brownie Budget Builder
Intro to Robotics: Program a Robot. Get hands-on to learn more about coding. Presented by Texas A&M Engineering Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach Program
Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
October 15 – Davis Library
- 11am – Vex 123 (Grades K-2)
- 2pm – Ozobots (Grades 3-5)
- 11am and 2pm – Microbits (Grades 6-12)
October 16 – Haggard Library
- 11am – Vex 123 (Grades K-2)
- 2pm – Ozobots (Grades 3-5)
- 11am and 2pm – Microbits (Grades 6-12)
Meets requirements for all levels’ Robotics 2: Programming Robots.
November 2024
November 3 – Art Shop (All ages)
Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
What can you create with $5.00? Browse our art shop for supplies to make your masterpiece! With play money received at the store entrance, purchase paper, markers, glue, scissors, and perhaps some specialty supplies to make your work of art spectacular. Spend however you like, but budget wisely.
2pm – Parr Library
Meets requirements for Brownie Budget Builder
November 10 – Science of Camouflage (All ages)
Learn about creatures who use camouflage daily for survival and create your own camouflage.
2pm – Parr Library
Meets most requirements for Daisy Animal Observer
November 16 – Critters and Litter (All ages)
Are there really beavers in Plano? Come chat with our wildlife expert about who our nature neighbors are and how we can keep their habitats clean and litter-free.
3pm – Harrington Library
Meets some/most requirements for Daisy Animal Observer and Daisy Eco Learner
November 16 – Counting Coins (All ages)
Strengthen your child’s knowledge of money and how to count it through hands-on activities.
3pm – Haggard Library
Meets requirements for Daisy Money Explorer
November 24 – Pick a Pet (All ages)
Do you have a pet at home or do you want one? Learn about different pets and the costs and responsibilities of owning one.
2pm – Davis Library
Meets requirements for Brownie Pets
November 25 – Money Talks with UNT (Ages 16-18)
Discover how your attitudes toward money are shaped by those around you. Learn to recognize your money influences and set SMART goals to reach your idea of success. Get practical tips and tools to take charge of your financial future! Presented by college students from UNT Student Money Management Center.
3pm – Haggard Library
Meets some/most requirements for Senior My Financial Power and Ambassador My Financial Independence.
December 2024
December 1 – STEAM Emporium (All ages)
Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Can you solve a problem with $5.00? Use play money to purchase materials at our STEAM Emporium to complete a STEAM challenge and learn decision-making skills.
2pm – Harrington Library
Meets requirements for Brownie Budget Builder
December 6 – X Marks the Spot (All ages)
Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Explore the significance of sequencing in coding and apply your new knowledge in a screen-free challenge.
3:30pm – Davis Library
Meets most requirements for Daisy Coding for Good: Coding Basics and some for Brownie Coding for Good: Coding Basics
December 8 – Art Shop (All ages)
Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
What can you create with $5.00? Browse our art shop for supplies to make your masterpiece! With play money received at the store entrance, purchase paper, markers, glue, scissors, and perhaps some specialty supplies to make your work of art spectacular. Spend however you like, but budget wisely.
2pm – Davis Library
Meets requirements for Brownie Budget Builder
December 10 – Explore the Night Sky
Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Find out what is up in the night sky for December and how to observe it. NASA Solar System Ambassador Les Murray will also answer your questions about space, the sky and NASA missions. Take a look at the sky through a powerful telescope and see the moon, Saturn, and Venus.
6:30pm – Haggard Library
Meets all or most requirements for Daisy Space Science Explorer, Brownie Space Science Adventurer, and Junior Space Science Investigator
December 21 – A Plan for My Money
Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Ever wonder how money works? Join us for activities about earning, spending, and saving your money
3pm – Schimelpfenig Library
Meets requirements for Daisy My Money Choices, Brownie My Own Budget
December 28 – Create a Constellation (Grades K-2)
The night sky is full of stars! Pictures made by a group of stars are called constellations. Learn about constellations from around the world and create your very own.
2pm – Davis Library
Meets some requirements for Daisy Space Science Explorer and Brownie Space Science Adventurer
December 28 – Paper Airplane Challenge (All ages)
Up, up and away! Learn how to make different kinds of paper airplanes and helicopters and see if they can survive our obstacle course.
3pm – Harrington Library
Meets requirements for Brownie Mechanical Engineering: Fling Flyer
