Programs & Classes
Virtual Summer Learning
Check our Summer Learning page for new challenges each week (read, explore, create, learn, share). Complete the challenges and submit your name to receive an email with your personalized badge. New challenges to inspire learning will be posted to our Summer Learning page each week
Pick up Take It & Make It supplies each week. Take It & Make It activities support a STEAM Connections family activity, geared for “all ages”. Younger children can participate with extra help from parents/caregivers
Reading Readiness Storytimes
Plano Public Library offers a variety of age appropriate storytimes that teach early literacy and reading readiness skills for children. Watch our virtual Rhyme Time, Toddler Time and Preschool Storytimes. Learn how to teach your child Baby Sign Language, and use Library Make activities and Early Literacy Tips to help your child learn important pre-reading skillsTechnology
Classes
Learn new skills with our online technology and digital creativity classes. Virtual classes include Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Suite, Lynda.com, Zoom and more
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Practice your English speaking conversation skills with virtual Small Talk
Money Smart
Learn how to make smart financial choices that will prepare you for whatever the future brings. Tools for adults include connecting with a SCORE Mentor, virtual financial programs and money and financial resources from Plano Public Library. Teens can learn how far their paycheck will take them with the Game of Life. And parents can teach their children how to make financial choices with Money as You Grow - Children's Books and Financial Discussion GuidesFamily
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Family Place Workshops are currently not offered during the ongoing health crisis. Harrington Library and Schimelpfening Library are part of Family Place Libraries™ national network, providing resources to help families nurture their children's development and early learning
Plano Public Library offers a variety of resources to help your child grow and develop skills to enter school ready to learn. See the Family Place Libary page for Early Learning virtual programs, Library Make activities, teaching your child Baby Sign Language and Early Literacy Tips
STEAM Connections
STEAM Connections
Watch our STEAM Connections videos for simple experiments you can do at home with your child using everyday household items. While you’re having fun experimenting as a family, your child will learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and MathEarly Learning
Early Learning
Watch our Early Learning videos to help your child grow and develop skills to enter school ready to learnLibrary Make
Library Make
Library Make videos provide fun, easy literacy activities you can do at home with your child. These activities will help you child get ready to read. Find more early literacy tips on or blog Plano Library LearnsWatercolor Floral Still Life
A guided step by step process on how to paint foliage and floral still lifeWatch
Color Theory
An object does not have inherent color, instead its surface reflects some colors and absorbs others. Therefore, when you see a color, you are seeing what is reflected. Seeing color is dependent on how your brain perceives it.To test out how your brain (not just your eyes) sees color, let’s do an experiment with an afterimage optical illusion Class Handout
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Connecting Seniors: Gardening
Summer is already upon us. Soaring temperatures mean that our gardens need a little extra care. Learn about our favorite and most effective gardening tips to keep your yard in tip-top shape Class Handout
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The Write Workshop: I have an Idea
Have an idea for a story, but need help getting started? Join Plano Public Library to brainstorm your next short story or best-selling novel! Class Handout
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Expand Your Job Search RefUSA
Learn to use Reference USA's powerful tools to maximize your job searchWatch
Navigate Your Future: Career Exploration Tools
Are you looking to start a new career, switch fields or return to work after time away? Introducing tools for career exploration and navigating your way to a job that suits you Watch
Resume and Design
Discover tools and resources to help you create an effective and eye-catching resumeWatch
Social Networks for a Successful Job Search
Learn the basics to set up your social networks (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) for job search success Watch
Surviving to Thriving
Summer is already upon us. Soaring temperatures mean that our gardens need a little extra care. Learn about our favorite and most effective gardening tips to keep your yard in tip-top shape Watch
Turn Busy Into Productive
Learn to identify and manage distractions, increase your productivity, manage your email and more with Debra Austin of Chaos2Results Business Coaching Watch
Virtual Job Interviews: Prepare for Success
Make a good visual impression and interview with confidence. Prepare to present your skills and experience with positive verbal and non-verbal communicationWatch
Diseño de Curriculum
Prepárese para una búsqueda de trabajo exitoso con un currículum atractivo. Aprenda a crear un currículum moderno que presenta sus habilidades y logros en un formato que le ayudará a hacerse notar. Presentado por Teresa Danner de Collin CollegeRecursos de clase
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Game of Life
Buying a home, paying for college, your first paycheck, and much more! Join us in playing the Game of Life and see how far your paycheck can take you. Learn how your future career can impact your financial life and decision making. Presented by college students from the University of North Texas Student Money Management CenterWatch
Navigate: Exploring College and Careers
There are a dozens of pathways to education after high school and to the careers beyond - where will your path take you? Learn ways to think about careers and how to navigate the education path to get thereWatch
SAT/ACT Prep Resources
Learn about the digital resources you can access through Plano Public Library to prepare you for SAT and ACT entrance exams Watch