Plano Library Speaks

In this episode, Rachel, Kristin, and Bob discuss a few of their favorite upcoming library programs and events for Fall 2024. The new library online calendar can be access here: https://plano.libnet.info/events?r=thisweek

This summer we published nine tips to help you become a regular, daily reader. For this month's podcast we thought we'd share all of them at once! 

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...

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!

In this episode we speak Programming & Engagement Admin and all-around creative talent Kaitlyn Garrison about the art programs coming up in April 2024 which feed into the Artful Blooms art installation happening at Haggard Library in May! More information on the programs and how to participate in and enjoy the Artful Blooms installation can be found in our Spring Engage brochure !

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 .

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

In this episode we speak with librarians Brin Kieffer and Emery Courtney about our SNAP programming, which is designed to be more accessible to the neurodivergent members of our public.  You can find information about SNAP programming in our Summer Engage brochure .

In this episode we speak with Library Instructor & Research Specialist Anna Kopinska about the Adobe Creative Cloud software available at all five of our libraries as well as our Digital Creation Spaces! Digital Creation Space reservations can be made using our reservation system. Just go to this page and click Reserve a Study Room near the bottom of the page.

In this episode we speak with Melissa Shadowens, manager of Harrington Library, and learn about the extensive, useful, and beautiful renovations at that location!

Learn more about how to find videos, searching YouTube and exploring playlists on the Plano Library Learns blog:  https://www.planolibrarylearns.org/2022/12/30/ plano-library-speaks-youtube

In this episode, Bob and Rachel chat with Librarian Caitlyn and Library Instructor Nikki about upcoming career-focused workshops and helpful resources the library provides. Get registration links and direct access to these resources on the blog:  https://www.planolibrarylearns.org/tag/plano-library-speaks/

In this short episode, we share some book recommendations from our Selfie Book Talk video series. You can find links to all the books on our blog page, https://www.planolibrarylearns.org/?p=27827

Bob and Rachel talk with Evan Gan about the latest literary program at the library: The Writer's Block.

Hear from Genealogy Librarian Cheryl Smith about Collin County Images, an online archive of Collin County history featuring photos, documents, yearbooks and more. Learn more about the History Harvest and Genealogy Lock-In on the Plano Library Learns blog:   https://www.planolibrarylearns.org/2022/10/15/plano-library-speaks-collin-county-images/

​In episode 13 of the Plano Library Speaks podcast, we talk with Community Outreach Librarian Eric Bullock about the library outreach program. Links or information mentioned in the show can be found below. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be the first to hear each episode, and of course, subscribe to the Plano Library Learns blog to get new blog posts directly in your inbox each week. Outrea...

In episode 12 of the Plano Library Speaks podcast, we talk with Director of Emergency Management Carrie Little about Preparedness Month and Librarian Bethany Ross about the Connecting Seniors program.   Preparedness Month:   City of Plano - Emergency Management Department - Sign up for local alerts, join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and more   Know What 2 Do - Look at the "Make a P...

Your hosts Bob and Rachel interview Library Manager Brent Bloechle about the Davis Library remodel. In this episode, we go over the many new features and spaces of the 2017 Bond Project that was completed in May 2022. The Grand Reopening featured a ribbon cutting, a visit from the #MoreThanBooks outreach van and more bubbles than you can imagine. See the Plano Library Learns blog for video and pho...

Danielle Davis and Brandi Harrison Totter of Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas discuss the needs of employers, the job market, what skills to work on for today's workforce, and how to use Workforce Solutions as a resource for job seeking and career building. Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas website: https://www.dfwjobs.com/   Get you resume checked out, work on interview skills...