In celebration of its 60th anniversary this year, Plano Public Library has announced its summer reading program with five categories of events in July, open to those with Plano Public Library cards.
1. Programs in Other Languages (ages vary)
Plano Public Library offers various programs in Chinese, Spanish, Hindi and Urdu throughout the month of July.
Those wanting to learn a new language can register for the “I Want to Learn a New Language” workshop held 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday, July 3, via Zoom. The session includes resources, information and tips on how to learn a new language. Registration is required.
A Chinese storytime is scheduled for 6:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 3 and will be hosted in Davis Library. A week later, a Chinese book talk will be hosted 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the same location. Registration is required for the book talk but not the storytime.
One Spanish event will take place in July. Presented by SCORE Dallas, the Business Plan Basics workshop is designed to help adults start writing a business plan. The workshop is 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in Harrington Library. Registration is required.
The final language event of July will be a Hindi and Urdu storytime 6:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in Davis Library.
2. Community Science Meet-Up (all ages)
Visit the Perot Museum TECH Truck in Plano this July, with interactive STEAM activities available for children and their families.
One of the meet-ups is 3-5 p.m. Saturday, July 19 in Haggard Library, and the other is Thursday, July 31, at the same time in Harrington Library.
3. Taste of Mah Jongg (adults)
American and Chinese Mah Jongg game sets will be provided for adults to play every other week. The two July meetings are Monday, July 14, and Monday, July 28 — both from 6:30-8 p.m. — at Schimelpfenig Library. Beginners and advanced players are welcome.
4. Puppet Shows with Family (0-5 years)
Plano Public Library’s beloved puppet show tradition returns for babies and toddlers to watch with their families. During the month of July, PPL will put on two puppet shows at two different libraries.
“Soup Opera,” about a diner who just wants to eat his soup, will go from July 8-12 in Davis Library, followed by “The Big Sneeze,” where a wolf’s allergies are causing problems with the Three Little Pigs, July 23-25 in Haggard Library. Each show is set to last from 6:30-7 p.m. at their respective locations. Tickets are required and available in person only, starting 30 minutes prior to each program.
5. Path to the Plate (all ages)
To learn where food comes from, Plano community members can attend this interactive program presented by Texas A&M AgriLife. The experience will teach people of all ages about Texas agriculture, including the ways food is grown, harvested and transported.
The two events will be held 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Haggard Library and Wednesday, July 16, at Harrington Library.
Those without Plano Public Library cards can register online. Cards are free for residents of Plano, Allen, The Colony, Frisco, Garland, McKinney, Richardson and Wylie.
Haggard Library is located at 2501 Coit Road.
Harrington Library is located at 1501 18th St.
Davis Library is located at 7501-B Independence Parkway.
Schimelpfenig Library is located at 5024 Custer Road.
