Top 5 things to do with your library this February

Amp up your parenting skills, explore finances and learn about the upcoming eclipse with this month’s Top 5 Things To Do at your library.

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:

  1. Learn with parents (adults, registration required)

Parenting Conversations continue this spring with the child development experts from The University of Texas at Dallas Center for Children and Families. Conversations will center around concepts from The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel, but reading the book is not required to attend these virtual meetings. Take this opportunity to connect with other parents, enjoy discussion and gain perspectives and ideas. Parenting Conversations meets on Wednesday, February 7 at 1:30pm via Zoom. Register to attend

 

  1. Start a nature journal (grades K-5, ticketed) 

You might think a city is the last place you would find nature – but if you look close enough, you can find nature right outside your door! Nature Outside Your Door meets on Monday, February 19 at 3pm at Schimelpfenig Library. This is a ticketed event, and free tickets are available in-person 30 minutes before the program begins. During this workshop, you will learn about nature journaling and how to find nature without needing to go “out” in nature.

Photo provided by Plano Public Libraries.
  1. Get your finances in order (adults, registration required)

Bank of America is hosting a virtual workshop with PPL called Love & Money. Combining finances can help people in many relationships spend, save and manage money more efficiently, and Bank of America is going to show you how to do it. Love & Money meets on Thursday, February 22 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Register for this workshop.

 

  1. Make your own egg tempera painting (ages 13+, ticketed)

Egg Tempera Painting meets on Saturday, February 24 at 3pm at Haggard Library. During this workshop, you will learn about the history behind egg tempera painting, and explore you artistic side by making your own. This workshop is ticketed, and free tickets are available in-person 30 minutes before the program begins.

Egg Tempera Painting is part of the Eggstravaganza program series at PPL. PPL is partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to share the process of egg to chick at Davis Library – February 21-March 14 – with eggs on display at Davis Library and a Hatch Day celebration on March 12. See the full schedule here.

Photo provided by Plano Public Libraries.
  1. Learn about the eclipse from NASA (all ages)

At the Eclipse Ahead – Total Solar Eclipse & Safe Viewing workshop, NASA Solar System Ambassador Les Murray will share how to safely observe and how eclipses work, plus the incredible science that came from past solar eclipses. Eclipse Ahead – Total Solar Eclipse & Safe Viewing meets on Sunday, February 25 at 2pm at Parr Library. 

This workshop is one of the many solar eclipse events at the library this spring. See the full schedule here.

Photo provided by Plano Public Libraries.

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.

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