JUNE 2020
UPDATE: All Plano Public Library facilities are currently closed for general use, however computer access is now available by appointment. A library card is required and appointments are scheduled in advance for two (2) hour sessions.  See process and schedule here .
One Million Minutes and Summer Learning Challenges

Keep learning, reading and exploring this summer with Plano Public Library!

  • Read, Create, Explore, Learn and Share with weekly challenges!
  • Help our community reach a million minutes of reading!
  • Free Take-It and Make-It projects!

Download a reading log and let us know each time you reach a milestone. Need something to read? Access our robust eResources , including eBooks, eMagazines, newspapers and more. The library offers porch side pick-up for requested print items.

Find new challenges each week on our Summer Learning page . Activities encourage you to read, create, explore, learn or share. Collect personalized certificates and post them in your window or on your fridge. Each Thursday features a family STEAM program – pick up pre-packaged supplies for featured activities, available at all five library locations the week of the program (pick up Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. for the program that Thursday).

The Library presents a variety of virtual programs for adults, as well as children and families on Facebook, Zoom and YouTube. Visit the library website for the schedule of summer programs . Follow us on social media and the Plano Library Learns blog for the latest library happenings.
Money Matters: Building Wealth

Having a plan for your money will help you reach your financial goals. Learn basic wealth-building concepts with Building Wealth , a curriculum of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, presented Tuesday, June 23 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Whether your goal is saving money for a large purchase, paying off debt, or protecting your assets, you'll take away a new perspective and at least one action you can take. For help preparing a spending plan, watch Simple Budgets Using Excel , a virtual library program offered recently.

For thoughtful spending, Plano Public Library offers free access to Consumer Reports through the EBSCO database, providing unbiased reviews and research on a variety of products to help consumers make informed purchasing choices. Access the Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2020 via Flipster , one of our free digital magazine services. Flipster and RBDigital also have popular magazines on finances such as The Economist , Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and Money .

Save money by using DIY resources like the Small Engine Repair Reference Center, Home Improvement Reference Center and Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center. Learn skills with free training opportunities on LearningExpress Library and Lynda.com . For assistance with library digital resources, make a virtual appointment with a librarian .
Build Your Skill Set

“Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.” – Zig Ziglar

Prepare now and expand your career options by enhancing your skill set. Plano Public Library offers resources and programs to help you explore career paths or the possibility of starting your own business, as well as build skills for a “right fit” job.

This month, attend two webinars:


For a self-paced look at career possibilities, Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on 140 different industries and career fields, as well as thousands of professions. Receive guidance on essential career skills and professional resources. Find this resource under Research & Learn on the library website.

Find program information and registration details on the Plano Online Activities Calendar . Access previous virtual programs by visiting our Facebook and YouTube page to view the video archive. Explore additional business and career resources on our Plano Library Learns blog .
Experience the Wonder

Add a little wonder to your summer with our entertaining and educational Wonderbook collection ! Wonderbooks are print books with built-in, rechargeable audiobook players. Simply press play and listen or read along with the story. Choose from hundreds of titles by your favorite children’s authors, as well as Wonderbook exclusives.

Wonderbooks are available in picture book, early reader, chapter book and nonfiction formats, so children of all ages can enjoy a new and interactive reading experience. Switch the player into Learning Mode for a narrator-led question and answer session that boosts reading comprehension, encourages discussion and adds a fun learning dimension.

Find early literacy tips, DIY activities, reading lists and more at Plano Library Learns .
Full STEAM Ahead!

Plano Public Library is bringing STEAM programming right into your home. Each Monday through Thursday at 3 p.m., visit our Facebook page for new STEAM Connections , family-friendly videos featuring exploration through hands-on activities.

For easy access to all of our virtual STEAM programs, save our YouTube playlist to your Library or get videos directly to your news feed by following our Facebook playlist . To see upcoming virtual programs,  including a  Wonder Café  on Saturday, June 13, check out the Plano Online Activities Calendar .

Visit our Plano Library Learns blog for links to activity instructions, databases, curated collections of eBooks and steaming videos and a list of STEAM kits available for check out through our porch side holds pickup service .
Wednesday, June 10 | 1 p.m. | Zoom ( Register )
Friday, June 12 | 1 p.m. | Zoom ( Register )
Friday, June 12 | 3 p.m. | Facebook
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