Update on eBooks:
eBooks and audiobooks from RBdigital are moving to the Libby app as part of our OverDrive collection on Tuesday, Aug. 18. You will continue to be able to browse, borrow and enjoy all the same great eBooks and audiobooks you loved in the RBdigital app, now available in Libby. During the transition on Aug. 18, RBdigital eBooks and audiobooks will not be accessible.
If you currently have a book checked out in the RBdigital app, it will be available through the remainder of the lending period, so you can finish your title without disruption. Already enjoying the Libby app? There will be no change, other than having more great titles available for you to borrow.
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Digital Tools for Every Day
We hear you, Plano! Digital skills are increasingly important in your personal and work life and you want to keep up. Learn about free tools and resources from Google with Plano Public Library:
Find and register for other virtual programs on our online calendar.
Your library card provides access to a variety of marketing tools for your business. Check out these upcoming programs:
Find more courses through Lynda.com, including training on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, QuickBooks and Introduction to Web Design & Development.
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Focus on Finances
Whether you are a retiree, in mid-career, or starting your first job, it's important to make informed choices about your finances and future. And when it comes to planning for retirement, it's never too early to start. Join us for Retirement Basics for Gen X to Gen Z on Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. and learn how to create a basic retirement road map. The program is designed for those in the beginning stages of planning, but all are welcome!
For additional research, check out our collection of financial eBooks for all ages, including retirement planning resources.
Do you need help navigating Medicare and understanding your options? Are you are still working and wondering if you should sign up? Do you need assistance with Medicare costs? Mary Jane Frank, Benefits Counselor for Area Agency on Aging will cover the basics of Medicare during Medicare 101 on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m.
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Be a Chemist!
Children ages 7-12 have a unique opportunity to play the role of chemist and discover the importance of chemistry to fields like medicine, manufacturing, art and environmental conservation. Join Plano Public Library and Sci-Tech Discovery Center for some science fun with the Be a Chemist virtual program. Classes start Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, 30 and continue on Sunday afternoons during September.
Plano Public Library is one of 27 locations across the country to host the program. Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and offered in partnership with The Franklin Institute and UNC Morehead Planetarium, this one-hour program is hosted on Zoom and includes hands-on experiments using supplies picked up at the library one week before the program. The classes are small to provide an interactive experience, so be sure to register early.
Participants will need a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, a microphone and the Zoom app downloaded in advance. Each session covers the same information, so you may only register your child for one class.
Looking for more take home science and math learning? Browse our catalog for STEAM kits to put on hold for pick-up from your nearest library location! For one-on-one help with a wide range of science and other topics, stop by Tutor.com from 2 to 11 p.m. daily.
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New for You: Book Bundles
Looking for a new selection of books for your children or teens? Try requesting book bundles! Book Bundles are sets of preselected titles chosen to provide variety and based on a reading level. Book bundles are available for board books, picture books, early readers, chapter books and teen fiction.
Include your school-age children in Summer Learning! Visit our social media and the webpage for videos and fun weekly challenges. Challenges include asking a grandparent to share a story, re-reading an old favorite, learning to whistle and more! Download the corresponding badge when you complete each challenge. Be sure to add your reading minutes to our tracker and contribute to our community reading goal of one million minutes.
Remember to tune in to our daily virtual storytimes, Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. These include Rhyme Time (ages 0-24 months), Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years) and Toddler Time (ages 18-36 months). See you there!
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Internet Access Services – Get Online at Your Library
As we all navigate these challenging times, Plano Public Library continues to offer services to help meet your digital needs. Whether you need internet access to apply for a job, keep in touch with family and friends, or complete the 2020 Census, all five locations have computers with internet access available for reservation daily. These two hour computer appointments can be made up to 24 hours in advance and can include access to a scanner upon request.
To answer the 2020 Census in one of 59 languages other than English, click the down arrow next to the word “English” in the top right-hand corner of the page. All responses are private and secure and you can even answer from your smart phone! Visit 2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 for more information.
Interested in reviewing the City's 2020-2021 recommended budget? Visit the budget website during your appointment.
Gotten everything done with extra time left? Take a moment to enjoy the virtual programming available on our Facebook page and Plano Library Learns blog. Find your next great read in our Book Selfies videos where library staff share books, series, and authors they can’t help raving about!
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Tuesday, Aug. 11 | 1 p.m. | Zoom (Register)
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Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 1 p.m. | Zoom (Register)
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Virtual Book Clubs
Mondays | 3 p.m. | Zoom
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Second Tuesday (Aug. 11) | 7:15 p.m. | Zoom
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Second Thursday (Aug. 13) | 7 p.m. | Zoom
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