In this episode we talk with library Programming Manager Maggie Fox about the 2024 Summer Reading program for children and adults, running the months of June and July. We explore the value of summer reading, methods to achieve your summer reading goals, and how to participate! We are using ReadSquared to Summer Reading. Here is a short tutorial video to teach you how to use it! Learn more on our website: https://www.plano.gov/939/Summer-Reading ..read more

In this episode we speak with Library Instructor and Research Specialist Eric Wyman about the three Digital Creations Spaces available at our Harrington, Davis, and Parr locations ..read more

In this episode with speak with SCORE business mentor Don Walter about the upcoming Business Networking Reception at Haggard Library (January 23), the ongoing TUES networking events, and business mentoring through SCORE through partnership with Plano Public Library. In this episode we mention the recent article on business networking on our blog, by SCORE mentor Holly McGowan ..read more

In this episode we talk with Adriana Baird and Rachel Berglund from the UT Dallas Center for Children and Families. We learn about the center, and discuss our upcoming partner program with them, Parenting Conversations ..read more

In this episode we do a quick survey of library staff for their favorite holiday or festival foods, the incredible selection of cookbooks we have in the library, and some great blog posts about food! And here's a link to our Cook the Books blog posts ..read more

In this episode Library Development Coordinator Kristin Linscott and Bob speak with Lavonda Howell of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas about the upcoming Parent Café events in the library! You can find additional information on Parent Café on the Be Strong Families website ..read more

In this episode we speak with librarian Brittnee Emerine about the fantastic online resources for students, available for free through Plano Public Library. You can find Tutor.com, Learning Express Library, and GALE In Context, on our Research & Learn page, under the Academics tab! Study room reservations can be made through our room reservations page ..read more

In this episode librarian Aisha Mohammed joins us to discuss all the digital content available to library patrons via their mobile device or computer! Take the library with you on vacation! You can find the links on our web site, at https://www.plano.gov/873/eBooks-More ..read more

In this episode we speak with librarians Sarah Opella and Brin Kieffer about the Adventure Gaming Club happening this summer in the library, in which participants will learn to play Dungeons & Dragons ..read more

In this episode we talk with librarian Matthew Willis about Summer Learning 2023 and our Summer Kickoff events in the library buildings! More information can be found on our website - here ..read more