Girl Scout Badge-Earning Opportunities

Many of our Plano Public Library programs match up with Girl Scout badge requirements! Stop by your local library to have fun learning… and earn a few badges along the way! All events are free and open to the public. A free ticket is required for some limited-space events as noted, ask at the circulation desk.

For badge-earning opportunities at home, check out this list of STEAM kits and library videos that support Girl Scout badge work!

For more great programs, check out our Engage Brochure, or place an small-group program request to have a workshop facilitated for just your troop.

September 2023

September 2 – Art Shop (All ages/Families)

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 and scissors and perhaps some specialty supplies to make your work of art spectacular. Spend however you like, but budget wisely.

Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only

3-4pm – Davis Library

Meets requirements for Daisy My Money Choices, Brownie Budget Builder and My Own Budget

September 10 – Party Planning (K-5)

Discover the secrets of throwing an epic birthday party on a budget! Learn how to make financial decisions about cake and entertainment while planning a memorable celebration for you and your friends.

2-3pm – Harrington Library

Meets requirements for Daisy My Money Choices and Brownie My Own Budget

October 2023

October 1 – Counting Coins (K-5)

Enjoy hands-on activities that strengthen your child’s knowledge of money and how to count it.

2-3pm – Parr Library

Meets requirements for Daisy Money Explorer

October 7 – Critters and Litter (All ages/Families)

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. Presented by City of Plano Sustainability and Environmental Education Department

Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only

3-4pm – Harrington Library

Meets requirements for Daisy Animal Observer, some for Junior Animal Habitats

October 7 – All About Animal Superheroes (All ages/Families)

Have you ever dreamed of having a super power? Would you fly, become invisible, run incredibly fast? Animals have super powers that help them survive in the wild, whether it is to avoid predators, find food, or survive extreme conditions.

Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only

3-4pm – Haggard Library

Meets requirements for Daisy Animal Observer

October 9 – Let’s Talk About the Sun (Grades 4-8)

Learn about our sun then channel the sun’s radiant energy for artistic expression.

Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only

3-4pm – Haggard Library

Meets some requirements for Junior Space Science Investigator

October 10 – Investing Basics for Teens (Grades 9-12)

It’s never too early to start thinking about saving and investing. Learn about how the stock market works with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Find out about the different kinds of investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.) and the benefits and risks involved with each. Understanding how to set financial goals and invest for your future is a smart financial decision.

3-4pm – Haggard Library

Meets some or most requirements for Senior My Financial Power, Ambassador My Financial Planner

October 14 – Why Penguins Can’t Fly (All ages/Families)

Waddle your way into exploring how adaptations in a penguin’s body structure enhance the chances of survival for the species.

Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only

3-4pm – Harrington Library

Meets requirements for Daisy Animal Observer

October 28 – Day of the Dead (All ages/Families)

Learn about Día de los Muertos as you make a wooden stick picture frame for your ofrenda and discuss your family history.

3-4pm – Harrington Library

Meets some requirements for GSNETX Hispanic Heritage Month patch

November 2023

November 4, 11, 18, 25 – The Write Workshop (Ages 13+)

10-noon – Schimelpfenig Library

Improve your storytelling by learning to write four special scenes:

November 4: The Creepy Scene

November 11: The Meet-Cute Scene

November 18: The Awkward Dinner Scene

November 25: The Chase Scene

Meets some requirements for Senior Novelist

November 11 – Create a Creature (All ages/Families)

Learn about the ways animals adapt and change to better survive in their environment and from predators. Then, apply that knowledge as you design your own creature.

3-4pm – Haggard Library

Meets requirements for Daisy Animal Observer

November 18 – Ballet Folklórico (All ages/Families)

Folklórico is a type of dance, music and costume that reflects the traditions and cultures throughout Mexico. Join us for a performance with students from the Alma y Corazon Tejano Ballet Folklórico performing arts organization.

Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only

3-4pm – Harrington Library

Meets some requirements for GSNETX Hispanic Heritage Month patch

November 20 – Watercolor Works (Grades 3-5)

Follow along with us to create a bold outline, then add a burst of color as you fill in your creation with watercolor to make a pumpkin hill.

Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only

3-4pm – Harrington Library

Meets some requirements for Brownie Painting, Brownie Art and Design, Junior Art and Design

November 25 – Spending Money on a Trip (K-5)

Plan a trip to a park and learn about spending, saving, and budgeting.

3-4pm – Davis Library

Meets requirements for Daisy My Money Choices, Brownie My Own Budget

December 2023

December 2 – Stretch Your Dollars (Grades 6-12)

Are you up for the challenge of balancing a budget? Teens will be given a job profile and then challenged to make their budget balance as they visit different spending stations.

3-4pm – Haggard Library

Meets some or most requirements for Cadette Budget Manager, Senior Savvy Saver, Ambassador My Financial Independence

December 3 – Do Owls Poop? (All ages/Families)

How do owls process their food? Learn about an owl’s diet and digestion through hands-on activities.

Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only

2-3pm – Harrington Library

Meets requirements for Daisy Animal Observer

December 29 – Paper Airplane Challenge (All ages/Families)

Up, up, and away! Learn how to make different kinds of paper airplanes and helicopters and see if they can survive our obstacle course.

3-4pm – Schimelpfenig Library

Meets requirements for Brownie Fling Flyer

December 29 – Pick a Pet (All ages/Families)