Hold Hunters | Planet Library Episode Three
Just as books employ a variety of tactics for attracting a reader, so too, do readers have many strategies for selecting the perfect title. Cunning readers make their selection before they have even set foot in the library. Receiving the signal, an attentive librarian springs into action. First they must gather supplies for their hold […]
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 […]
Something About Libby: Magazines for Kids
Make screentime count with fun and educational digital magazines through the Libby app! Use your Plano Public Library card to digitally access hundreds of magazines for kids – no extra payments required. Once you download the magazines (over WiFi or Internet), you do not need the Internet to read them. How to Get to Magazines […]
By The Cover: Florals
Different Books | Matching Looks What do you call a clumsy flower? A whoopsie-daisy! All jokes aside-Flowers have had a HUGE impact on language and design – flower power, if you will. Culturally, “the language of flowers has been recognized for centuries in many countries throughout Europe and Asia” [Almanac] During the Victorian era, “flowers […]
Planet Library – Episode 2: Into the Wild
All beginnings are equally parts excitement and terror. The Plano Public Library is a hub of beginnings for books and readers alike. Here, a flock of young books is making its way into the wild for the first time, arriving at their new home location. Having reached the next stage in their development, they have […]
PPL Puzzles | Crosswords
Today’s Crossword Focus: LITERARY GENRES Love a crossword? We do, too! Try out this Plano Public Library crossword to see what all you know about genres. We’ll update this post with the answers in 24 hours. Want to try other crosswords? Your library card gets you online access to print versions of many newspapers, such […]
Plano Learns: Needle Felting
One of the newest STEAM Kits at Plano Public Library is Needle Felting! Continue reading to learn more about this art, kit and additional books from the library to continue your needle felting journey. What is Needle Felting? Needle felting is a fiber art where you use felting needles and wool to create shapes and […]
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, […]