Plano Summer Learning News Update – July 16, 2020

Our handy Book Bundles provide a selection of titles ready for you to check out and enjoy.

Plano City News: Introducing The City's New Chief Information Officer

Plano City News is distributed every Tuesday to 37,100 subscribers by the City of Plano Communications and Community Outreach department.

Plano: Take A Virtual Tour Of Moreland Arts

Virtual art tours provide an opportunity to enjoy art on exhibit in the Plano Libraries.

Plano Library Closure Update – July 8, 2020

Patrons may return items to the library, pickup holds and make computer appointments.

Plano: Summer Learning News Update – July 9, 2020

Every minute read counts toward our 1,000,000 minute community reading goal this summer!

Plano: Spotlight Artist - Courtney Hitt

Spotlight Artist Courtney Hitt shows you how she makes a masterpiece using gouache, acrylic paint and a variety of items to make markings.

Plano City News: Stay Active And Involved This Summer

Plano City News is distributed every Tuesday to 37,100 subscribers by the City of Plano Communications and Community Outreach department.

Plano: Book Bundles Available For Porch Side Pickup

Discover new series, new authors, and great reads with a set of pre-selected titles.

Plano City News: Here Comes The Boom Of Plano's All American 4th

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Plano Library Closure Update – June 29, 2020

The service expansion for July 6, 2020 has been postponed.

Plano: Celebrate National Park And Recreation Month With Us!

You can mark the occasion by joining us for the variety of virtual activities we have planned for residents of all ages and abilities.

Plano: Wonder Café - Explore The Night Sky

NASA Solar System Ambassador Les Murray tells you what is up in the sky this month and how to observe it.

Plano: Jack Carter Pool Is Open By Reservation Only

Reservations can be made two days in advance.

Plano Summer Learning News Update - June 25, 2020

Log your minutes and contribute to our community goal of reading 1,000,000 minutes. We’re off to a good start with 16,100 minutes so far!

Plano Interlibrary Loan Service Resumes

For each the ILL requested or received a $2.50 fee will be placed on the patron account.

Plano: All Libraries Closed For Independence Day

All libraries and book drops will be closed July 3 and 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Plano: Jack Carter Pool Opening June 29

Jack Carter Pool will be open to the public June 29 – August 9 then weekends only until Labor Day.

Plano Take It & Make It Supplies

Check the weekly program schedule for Take It & Make It activities you can do at home.

Plano: Wonder Café: Popping Of The Page

Explore how the three dimensions of space—length, width and depth, can bring shape to an idea.

Plano Spotlight Art - Carving And Journal Binding

"Spotlight Artist Sheila Cunningham demonstrates how to carve images into various materials to make stamps"

Plano: Languages Available On Libby

The Libby App is now available in nine additional languages.

Plano City News: State Takes Reins Of Coronavirus Cases This Week

"Access state COVID-19 case numbers, apply for a new small business resource, get details on the Collin CARES resident assistance"

Plano Summer Learning 2020

Fighting the summer slide is more important than ever after the interruption to the 2020 school year.

Plano Summer Learning Online

Plano Public Library is online with our community this summer for programs, storytimes, weekly learning challenges, and more.

Plano City News: Some Adult Sports Return

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Plano 2020 Valedictorians And Salutatorians

Valedictorians And Salutatorians

Plano Art Teacher Memorializes ‘Angel’ Healthcare Workers Lost To Pandemic

“Sidewalk chalk art is my passion in art. I particularly like to draw angels," Santos Lozano said.

Plano Library Closure Update – May 26, 2020

Patrons may return items to the library and pickup holds. Items previously checked out have due dates for the week of June 1.

Plano Memorial Day Food Safety Tips

Avoid food poisoning this holiday weekend by taking these simple steps to prepare and cook your food safely.

Plano 2020 Bookmark Contest Winners

See who won the 2020 Bookmark Contest in each of the five divisions, watch the virtual celebration and download the winners’ poster.

Plano Library Closure Update – May 20, 2020

Patrons may return items to the library and pickup holds. Items previously checked out have due dates for the week of June 1.

PISD 2020 Teacher Of The Year - Finalists & Winners

Congratulations to Plano ISD 2020 Teachers of the Year Jacqueline Rosenquist and Jonathan Cao

9/11 Tribute Mural Keeps Heroes Memory Alive At Plano Fire Station 8

He has made a career out of creating murals but said this one is different.

Plano Resident Comes Forward, Claims $2 Million Powerball Prize

Officials with the Texas Lottery say a person from Plano has come forward and claimed a $2M winning prize for the December 18 drawing.

Hundreds Attend Funeral For Murdered Allen High School Football Player Marquel Ellis Junior

The teenager’s middle and high school coaches spoke about what a respectful and talented young man the victim was.

Grandma De-Escalates Fight Between Couple By Pepper Spraying Them

The drama had unfolded inside the grandmother’s SUV, with two of her grandchildren in tow in front of the Plano Police substation.

Must Visit Events In Plano This Weekend

See what's happening in Plano - check out the Patch Calendar

Skate Park at Carpenter Park to Open Aug. 11

The skate park was added to the Carpenter Park Master Plan in 2016. It will be free to use during normal park hours.

Plano's Oldest Home Saved By Descendants Of Early Owner

The home was formerly owned by a member of the family working to save the house.

Dreams Come True: Charity Donates Dream Court To City Of Plano

The installation is one of 58 Dream Courts serving youth across the country.