Plano 150
Plano Starter Kit
Explore your city with materials, resources, and programs from Plano Public Library. Plano Public Library offers everything you need to learn a new skill, develop a new hobby, and pursue a new career. Can you say ‘sesquicentennial’? This month’s Starter Kit is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the City of Plano! Founded in 1873, Plano […]
Plano 150: Women in Plano
March is Women’s History month and to celebrate it we recognize the contributions of the women of Plano. Over the last 150 years, women have provided support, direction, and leadership in building the community we celebrate today. A variety of photographs, journals, and textiles that showcase these contributions are on display now at the Genealogy […]
Plano 150: Remembering John Clark
Our genealogy display for this month honors the life of Coach John Clark, legendary football coach of Plano ISD who led Plano to the state championships in 1967 and 1971. Coach Clark also served as the athletic director for Plano ISD for 17 years. He was a member of the Plano ISD Hall of Honor […]
Plano 150: Plano Education through the Years
2023 marks Plano’s 150th anniversary, and the Genealogy Center at Haggard Library is hosting displays to celebrate! The first display examines Plano education through the years. Plano schools started in 1882 with the founding of the Plano Institute. The city bought the school in 1891 and took over operations. These first public school buildings did […]