From preschool to professional, Plano Public Library (PPL) has something for everyone. Not interested in reading? No biggie – PPL is #morethanbooks! Check out some of their upcoming events – in-person and virtual – for all your educating and entertaining needs:
- Enjoy the eclipse (all ages)
The total solar eclipse is coming across Plano on Monday, April 8. There are a variety of events going on across the city, including a Total Eclipse Spectacular at all five PPL locations. Join us at 1pm at Davis, Haggard, Harrington, Parr and Schimelpfenig libraries to participate in a plethora of activities and watch the eclipse in person. Limited supply of viewing glasses available at all five Plano Libraries.
- Celebrate art (all ages)
Make art throughout April and come to the Artful Blooms installation at Haggard Library – May 3-4. The installation will feature art created by the community at April Art programs:
- Community Art Night – April 9 from 6:30-8pm at Haggard Library (all ages)
- Recycled Art – April 14 at 2pm at Davis Library (all ages)
- Watercolor Florals – April 16 at 6:30pm at Schimelpfenig Library (ages 13 and up)
- Suncatchers – April 21 at 2pm at Parr Library (all ages)
- Henna Flowers – April 22 at 2:30pm at Harrington Library
- Mosaic Tiles – April 9-30 at all five locations in the Spark Space
Get more details about April Art and Artful Blooms on the library’s website, including the latest Plano Library Speaks podcast episode.
- Boost financial skills (all ages)
April is Financial Literacy Month, and the library is ready to help you increase your knowledge and skills around money. Check out these upcoming workshops:
- Build Your Financial Know-How – April 6 at 2pm at Parr Library, presented by Regions Bank (adults)
- Estate Planning Basics – April 17 at 6:30pm at Parr Library, presented by First United Bank (adults)
- STEAM Emporium – April 21 at 2pm at Harrington Library (all ages, ticketed)
- Building Wealth for Teens – April 22 at 3pm at Schimelpfenig Library (grades 6-12)
- Investments: Getting Started – April 25 at 6:30pm at Davis Library and virtually, presented by Bank of America (adults)
- Counting Coins – April 27 at 3pm at Davis Library (grades K-5)
- Learn Photoshop (ages 13+)
Parr Library is hosting a Photoshop: Digital Painting class in the Digital Creation Space on Monday, April 22 at 6:30pm. During this class, you will learn how to create digital art using a variety of tools and brushes available in the Photoshop software. Space is limited, and tickets are available 30 minutes before the class begins.
- Explore quilting (ages 13+)
Planning, designing, cutting and sewing a quilt can be a daunting task. Explore the terminology, techniques and time necessary to transform fabric into a quilt at the Quilting for Beginners class on Saturday, April 27 at 3pm at Parr Library.
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If you do not already have a Plano Public Library card, be sure to register online here. All Plano Public Library locations are open to use computers, browse the collection, and attend in-person programs. Porch side pickup for holds is available, and you can always access eLibrary content online.
