Early Literacy
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 […]
2024 Texas 2×2 List
Check out the 2024 Texas 2×2 reading list, developed by the Texas Library Association to encourage voluntary reading for children aged two to grade two.
Cuddle Up and Read
Winter weather can be unpredictable, but it’s a great time to cuddle up and read with your little one. No matter how little your child is, you can establish a cozy reading routine together. Then, that routine can change as they grow! Read on for some of our snuggle time suggestions.
DIY Early Learning Holiday Fun
The holiday season is a great time to spend time with loved ones, cuddle up with a good book or share gifts with friends and family. It can also be a time when your home is full of extra boxes, bags, ribbons and paper. Why not use these leftovers for some quick and easy early […]
Lights Out at the Library
Winter means shorter days and longer nights, which makes it perfect for Glow in the Dark Storytime! Join us on December 12 at 6:30pm at Parr Library for a special lights-out storytime. This storytime will feature stories, songs, dancing and illuminated art under the black lights. Planning on joining us? Wear something white or fluorescent […]
Something About Libby: New Readers
Whether your child is just starting to read or you are working on your English-language skills, Plano Public Library has eBooks for you. With your Plano Public Library card, you have access to Libby, an app that has our collection of eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines. You can search for a book, download it to […]
Leaves and Literacy
It’s finally fall! Fall is a great time to get outside, explore, and learn with your little one. Did you know that fall leaves are a great way to build early literacy skills? Simple activities like sorting leaves can add fun and help get your child ready to read. Read on for some tips to […]
Tried & True and New: Picture Books
Our storytime experts are bringing you reviews of the latest from our Easy collection (or picture books) as well as some of their favorites used during storytime. We have thousands of picture books at each library, so this is just a small introduction to the collection. See all of our Tried & True and New reviews […]
Littles at the Library: Fall Preview
You’re never too little to learn! The newest Engage brochure is here, and that means another round of learning and fun for you and your little at Plano Public Library. Whether you have a brand-new baby, a rambunctious toddler or a curious preschooler, we have something for you. Keep reading for a preview of the […]
Ready, Set, Rhyme!
You’re never too little to learn! Did you know that sharing nursery rhymes is a great activity to boost your child’s early learning and development? No matter what rhyme or language you share, nursery rhymes are a great way to introduce your child to words and language. Many nursery rhymes are sung or chanted, which […]