04 Oct, 2024

Plano Learns: Chocolate

September 13 is International Chocolate Day – let the library help you celebrate! Dive deep into the history and usage of chocolate by browsing our collection. Search “chocolate” in the library catalog for an exhaustive list of titles about and including chocolate – below is a snapshot of suggestions. History and Knowledge The Story of […]

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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 […]

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Collection Spotlight: Plays & Scripts

It’s playtime at the library with these plays and scripts. Below is just a handful of options from Plano Public Library’s collection, visit a library location or browse the catalog for more recommendations. Browsing tip: Head for the 800s in nonfiction and you’ll find a feast of dramas. 812 (American), 822 (English), 882 (classic Greek), […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Have you Heard? Speculative Fiction

You won’t have to speculate about your next great read with these speculative fiction finds. Below you’ll find a selection of audiobook recommendations from the Plano Public Library relating to sharks and the ocean. This is just a sample of the audiobooks in our collection, and you can visit a library location for assistance in finding personalized recommendations. Adult […]

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By The Cover: Tangerine

Different books | Matching looks Got the summer blues? Need an immune boost or emotional pick me up? Hang tight – because today we’ve got some vibrant, juicy, vitamin-rich finds! Welcome to “By The Cover”- are you interested in color theory/history AND trying new genres? Different books and materials, with similar aesthetics? Then this is […]

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