Spanish & Chinese Storytimes

NOVEMBER 2020

Welcome Back to the Library!

Plano Public Library welcomes you back to our five locations! While we are still offering no-contact holds pick up, you also have the option to come inside, browse our collection and Friends sales, and use our computers. See you soon!

Launch Your Career and Business

Take your business to the next level or enhance your employment prospects with Plano Public Library’s free online programs. In November, you can:

Overcoming Procrastination | Friday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. – Increase your chances of success and develop a plan of action. Presented by Debra Austin, Chaos2Results Business Coaching.

Virtual Job Interviews: Prepare for Success | Monday, Nov. 16, 1 p.m. – Learn how to make a good impression at a distance. Presented by McClain Watson, PhD, Director of Business Communication Programs at UT Dallas.

Building Your Business with Reference Solutions | Friday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. – Harness the strategic analysis and marketing power of Reference Solutions, a business and consumer database with 57 million business listings and consumer data for 320 million people.

Excel at entrepreneurship with comprehensive business planning tools and resources through the Small Business Reference Center. Sharpen your skills with our virtual technology classes and Lynda.com courses. Visit the Plano Public Library website to view previous business-related and job search programs.

Flexing Your Finances

In times of uncertainty it’s especially important to act wisely to keep your finances secure. Get helpful advice from Bank of America during Smart Financial Choices in Challenging Times on Monday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Learn ways to cut your spending, approach creditors for grace, identify favorable options for emergency cash, and plan to protect yourself against future crises. Registration required.

Teens can develop a money-smart mindset through a fun interactive format with the Game of Life on Monday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. Learn about paying for college, earning a first paycheck, saving for the future and more. Presented by college students from the University of North Texas Student Money Management Center. Download program materials ahead of time.

The library offers many resources for building capability with personal finance and investments. Explore a robust collection of print and eBooks from authors like Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman and Robert Kyosaki, plus eMagazines like Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Money and Fortune. Add digital learning with Great Courses on Money Management Skills, The Art of Investing, Understanding Investments and more. Find additional resources and program recordings on our Money Smart page.

Teen Tech Tools

Teens looking to expand their tech learning beyond the classroom – we can help! Plano Public Library has a collection of STEAM kits designed just for teens and filled with hands on technology resources.

Explore basic programming concepts by coding robots such as Ozobot and Sphero to navigate mazes or develop your own video game with the Bloxels kit. The Kano Computer includes a mini computer designed to give a taste of common programming languages such as Python and Javascript through interactive games and guided learning. For future engineers, the littleBits kits provide all the circuitry components needed to invent and create gadgets, simple robots and music machines.

For additional online learning, visit our Research and Learn page to access Lynda.com for thousands of video tutorials on programming languages, 3D design and more.

Languages Galore

Whether you want to communicate more with friends, family, or a new business contact, Plano Public Library has easy access to free resources to help make learning a breeze.

Pronunciator is an online learning resource with over 160 languages and personalized courses of study tailored to meet your needs. ESL learning has never been easier with so many native language options to choose as your starting point. Use web-based learning from home or the mobile app for study on the go!

Pronunciator also includes access to ProCitizen, a great study tool with instructional videos, drills, and quizzes for anyone preparing for the US naturalization test.

For ESL learners who want to practice what they’ve learned with real conversation, join our weekly Small Talk group on Zoom every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Visit the Plano Online Activities Calendar to register for upcoming sessions.

Find language learning books, CDs and DVDs using our catalog and place holds for easy Grab and Go pick up from your nearest library location.

Storytimes in Spanish and Chinese

Join us virtually for Storytime Around the World! Presented completely in Spanish or Chinese, these programs can help your child develop effective communication skills and improve attention with the aid of picture books, songs, and activities in a second language. All family members are welcome, regardless of primary language. This will be a great opportunity to connect for family members of different generations who may speak different languages.

Storytime sessions will be archived in Facebook videos after streaming on Facebook on Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.:

Spanish – Nov. 15/18, Nov. 22/25, Nov. 29/Dec. 2
Chinese – Dec. 6/9, Dec. 13/16, Dec. 20/23

Check our bilingual backpacks and Pronunciator for more language learning resources.

Horas de Cuentos en español y chino

Acompáñenos virtualmente a nuestra Hora de Cuentos: Mundial. Los cuentos serán presentados completamente en español o chino. Usaremos libros, canciones y actividades en segundo idioma que puede ayudar a desarrollar las habilidades de comunicación y atención de sus hijos. Invitamos a todas los miembros de su familia, no importe su lenguaje primario. Será una buena oportunidad para miembros de diferentes generaciones que hablan diferentes idiomas interconectar y divertirsen.

Las Horas de Cuentos se trasmiten en vivo en Facebook los domingos a las 2 de la tarde y miércoles a las 10 de la mañana. Después serán archivadas en Facebook.

español – noviembre 15/18, 22/25, 29/diciembre 2
chino – diciembre 6/9, 13/16, 20/23

Para más recursos de lenguaje, explore nuestras mochilas bilingües, y también Pronunciator, cual contiene clases y materiales virtuales para aprender lenguajes.

沉浸式西语和汉语故事会

快来通过网络参加我们的“世界语言故事会”吧！故事会将完全以西班牙语和汉语呈现。故事会中的外语图画书、儿歌以及小活动都可以帮助孩子提高沟通能力和注意力。不管您使用哪种母语，我们都欢迎您。这将会是一次让来自不同世代或讲不同语言的家庭成员加深交流的好机会。

故事会将在周日下午2点在Facebook上直播并存档：