Book Recommendation
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 […]
Plano Reads: Better the Blood
Mystery Book Club’s pick for September is Better the Blood by Michael Bennett. Please join us for our discussion on Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. at Davis Library or through Zoom. If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please register here. Available in Print | eBook | eAudio A tenacious Māori detective, […]
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 […]
September Book Clubs
Explore the turbulent life and times of Abraham Lincoln. Take a perilous journey across borders with a young migrant. Join the thrilling hunt for a serial killer in New Zealand. Whatever your literary tastes, our September book club picks offer a range of options. Choose from one of these selections or come and share your […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
Plano Reads: The Maid
Mystery Book Club’s pick for August is The Maid by Nita Prose. Please join us for our discussion on Thursday, August 15 at 7 p.m. at Haggard Library or through Zoom. If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please register here. Available in Print | eBook | eAudio A charmingly eccentric hotel maid […]
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 […]
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 […]