Books: Libraries

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

28JAN 2020

Healthy Living for Brain & Body

Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive...

THROUGH 28APR 2020

SNAP Storytime

An interactive, inclusive storytime ideal for children with special needs su...

THROUGH 26MAY 2020

Genealogy: Legacy Research

Join the Legacy Users Group for information sharing, research tips, webinars...

COMING 29JAN 2020

Art Start

Stories to inspire your little artist followed by a different hands-on activ...

COMING 29JAN 2020

Art Start

– Stories to inspire your little artist followed by a different hands-on a...

COMING 29JAN 2020

Dance Party

Music helps with early literacy. Move to the music, listen to books with bea...

COMING 29JAN 2020

Cookbook Club

Expand your taste buds! Visit the Help Desk to view the upcoming cookbook. S...

COMING 29JAN 2020

SNAP Storytime

An interactive, inclusive storytime ideal for children with special needs su...

COMING 29JAN 2020

Teen Advisory Board

Come voice your opinions about programs & events at the HC Public Librar...

COMING 30JAN 2020

Scarf Play

Calling all tiny dancers! Get ready to sing, move and share stories as we pl...

COMING 30JAN 2020

Platiquemos in Spanish

Learning Spanish? Join others to practice your conversational skills and l...

COMING 31JAN 2020

Discovery Time

Stories and hands-on activities introduce simple STEAM concepts just right f...

COMING 31JAN 2020

Teen Trivia

Teen Trivia meets last Friday of each month at 4 pm. Answer trivia questions...

COMING 1FEB 2020

James Wand

Your mission (should you choose to accept it) is to join James Wand on an ex...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 1FEB 2020

Neighbor Time

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood with everyone's favorite neighbor M...

COMING 1FEB 2020

Bad Art From the Heart

Have heart, but no art skills? No problem! Have fun putting together the wor...

COMING 1FEB 2020

Comm(you)nity Art

Learn about different artists and the styles they used from Impressionist to...

COMING 1FEB 2020

Animal Adoptions

Looking for a pet? Or just want to pet a dog or snuggle with a cat? Plano An...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 1FEB 2020

Technology Training: Excel - Formulas & Functions

Learn how to create multiple worksheets in a workbook, become familiar with ...

COMING 1FEB 2020

3D Printing Class (grades 3 & up)

Learn the basics of 3D printing and get an introduction to 3D design in this...

COMING 1FEB 2020

Super Science Saturdays

Super Science Saturdays, where science meets fun! First Saturday of each mon...

COMING 2FEB 2020

How Our Body Works - Nervous Systems

The human body is a complex biological system involving cells, tissues and o...

COMING 3FEB 2020

Photoshop: Basics

Learn about the Photoshop interface, navigation and layers. Class held in th...

COMING 3FEB 2020

Puppet Shows: Rhyming Dust Bunnies

Four dust bunnies (and a Big Mean Dust Bunny) rhyme all the time and try to ...

@ Nicholson Memorial Library System - South Garland Branch

COMING 4FEB 2020

Cook the Book

Adults who enjoy cooking can learn new recipes and share their talents with ...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 4FEB 2020

Cool Creations

Learn new skills, meet new friends, share your love of creativity. Limited s...

COMING 5FEB 2020

Genealogy: U.S. Census Records

Learn how to search the U.S. Census, 1790-1940, to find information about yo...

COMING 5FEB 2020

Ocean Lab

Explore life under the sea with your preschooler through STEAM, and early li...

COMING 5FEB 2020

Connecting Seniors

Meet and reminisce about past time through facilitated conversation and an e...

COMING 6FEB 2020

Insect Investigators

Explore the world of insects with hands-on STEAM and early literacy activiti...

COMING 7FEB 2020

Teen Anti-Valentine's Day Party

Sick of Valentine's Day? Celebrate not being in love with games, snacks &...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 7FEB 2020

Technology Training: Sites & Security

Learn the best way to find information on the Internet, along with important...

COMING 7FEB 2020

Coloring & Cookies for Adults

Relieve stress and have fun! Supplies are provided or bring your own. First ...

COMING 8FEB 2020

Social Security Seminar

This seminar is an overview of the Social Security Administration programs i...

COMING 8FEB 2020

Disney Karaoke Party

What’s your favorite Disney song? Sing it for us at our Disney Karaoke Par...

COMING 8FEB 2020

Dallas Black Dance Theater

The Dallas Black Dance Theatre will take you on a journey, reminiscing the c...

@ Nicholson Memorial Library System - Central Library

COMING 8FEB 2020

Books & Beyond

Fans ages 6 to 12 of the Land of Stories book series by Chris Colfer can tak...

COMING 8FEB 2020

The Weird and Wonderful World of Science - Tracks, Scats and Signs

Explore the weird and wonderful world of science. Limited supplies or space ...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 8FEB 2020

Art Start

Stories to inspire your little artist followed by a different hands-on activ...

COMING 9FEB 2020

Stop Motion Animation Workshop

Use iPads to create stop motion animation. Limited supplies or space – fre...

COMING 9FEB 2020

Mardi Gras Mayhem

Create your own mask, enjoy games, have photo ops, and more during our famil...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 9FEB 2020

The Write Workshop

Your novel needs a great ending! Learn how to make the final part of your st...

COMING 10FEB 2020

Storytime Around the World - Arabic

– Introduce your child to a new language! These bilingual storytimes intro...

COMING 10FEB 2020

Novel Knitters

Bring a project and meet other yarn stitchers. Share knit/crochet tips or le...

COMING 11FEB 2020

Genealogy: DNA Interest Group

Discuss and explore the use of DNA in genealogy research. Adults

COMING 12FEB 2020

Introduction to Writing a Business Plan

Learn the essentials of writing a business plan from Dallas SCORE representa...

COMING 12FEB 2020

App Time - Digital Storytime

Age-appropriate book and activity apps demonstrated to reinforce early liter...

COMING 12FEB 2020

Dance Party

– Music helps with early literacy. Move to the music, listen to books with...

COMING 12FEB 2020

Memory Keepers

Share memories through guided prompts in a relaxing space. For people who ar...

COMING 13FEB 2020

Lightroom: Basics

Learn quick photo editing techniques and organizational tools within Adobe C...

COMING 14FEB 2020

Night of Romance

Friday, February 14th from 6:30 - 8 pm. Join us at the HC Public Library's a...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 14FEB 2020

Money Smart: Understanding Social Security Benefits

What does “retirement” mean? Do you know how your social security benefi...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 15FEB 2020

Technology Training: Excel – Intro

Learn the basic structure of a worksheet and workbook, along with basic form...

COMING 15FEB 2020

Job Search Seminar

Get tips on creating your resume and preparing for a successful interview. L...

COMING 15FEB 2020

Adinkra Stamps

– Learn about the Ghanian tradition of stamping patterns onto cloth and th...

COMING 15FEB 2020

Thinking Money: Party Planning

Your birthday is coming up and you want to plan a party. Set your budget and...

COMING 15FEB 2020

SNAP Science Explorers

Learning and hands-on science activities geared toward children with special...

COMING 16FEB 2020

3D Printing Intro

Explore the world of 3D printing. See our 3D printer and learn how to submit...

COMING 17FEB 2020

History Mysteries

Ready to show off your knowledge in American History? Come in teams or by yo...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 17FEB 2020

Movies: Aladdin (2019)

Movies: Aladdin (2019) – (PG, 128 min) Watch a family-friendly movie. All ...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 17FEB 2020

Puppet Shows: Little Red Hen

When Little Red Hen finds that none of her friends are willing to help her m...

COMING 17FEB 2020

Genealogy: Microsoft OneNote for Genealogy User Group

Learn how to use Microsoft OneNote electronic notebooks to organize all aspe...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 18FEB 2020

Make Engaging Small Talk

Being able to warmly and engagingly speak to others is critical for both per...

@ Nicholson Memorial Library System - Central Library

COMING 19FEB 2020

Stranger Things Party for Kids

Teens ages 13 through 17 can travel back in time to the 1980s by attending t...

COMING 19FEB 2020

Photoshop Advanced: Creative Coloring

Learn how to bring illustrations and comics to life with fun and easy techni...

COMING 20FEB 2020

Genealogy: Where in the World is He?

Genealogy: Where in the World is He? – How to begin locating your immigran...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 21FEB 2020

Money Smart: Medicare 101

Are you eligible for Medicare and confused about options for Medicare covera...

@ Nicholson Memorial Library System - South Garland Branch

COMING 22FEB 2020

Sensory Storytime

Families with children ages 12 and younger with special needs are invited to...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 22FEB 2020

Giant Games

Do you love games in a BIG way? Come to the library and play with our super-...

COMING 22FEB 2020

Lynda.com

Learn how to search, save videos and set up a profile to get the most out of...

COMING 24FEB 2020

Dance Party

– Music helps with early literacy. Move to the music, listen to books with...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 25FEB 2020

Tell Your Story in 60 Seconds

Communicate your idea, who you are, or how you can benefit a company or orga...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 28FEB 2020

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Explore the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Examine w...

COMING 2MAR 2020

Storytime Around the World - Chinese

– Introduce your child to a new language! These bilingual storytimes intro...

COMING 5MAR 2020

Dance Party

– Music helps with early literacy. Move to the music, listen to books with...

COMING 6MAR 2020

Teen Escape the Room: Dr. Seuss

How well do you know the world of Dr. Seuss? Put your knowledge and wits to ...

COMING 7MAR 2020

Binge Coloring

Have fun while coloring to your heart's content. We provide the supplies, yo...

COMING 8MAR 2020

3D Printing Class (grades 3 & up)

Learn the basics of 3D printing and get an introduction to 3D design in this...

COMING 9MAR 2020

Super Sweet Spring Break Activities

While school is out for spring break the library will have activities planne...

COMING 13MAR 2020

After Hours Paint Night: Cacti

Adults 21 years and older are invited to join us for an evening of guided pa...

COMING 13MAR 2020

Tissue Paper Painting

Create a fun and colorful piece of art using tissue paper and crayons. Limit...

COMING 14MAR 2020

Technology Training: Excel - Formulas & Functions

Learn how to create multiple worksheets in a workbook, become familiar with ...

COMING 20MAR 2020

Dance Party

– Music helps with early literacy. Move to the music, listen to books with...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 21MAR 2020

Binge Coloring

Have fun while coloring to your heart's content. We provide the supplies, yo...

COMING 21MAR 2020

Technology Training: Excel – Intro

Learn the basic structure of a worksheet and workbook, along with basic form...

COMING 21MAR 2020

Genealogy A-Z

@ Haslet Public Library

Cecilia Gilbreath, a volunteer for the Tarrant County Archives, presents a f...

COMING 21MAR 2020

The Weird and Wonderful World of Science - A Fungus Among Us/ Decomposers

Explore the weird and wonderful world of science. Limited supplies or space ...

COMING 21MAR 2020

3D Printing Class (grades 3 & up)

Learn the basics of 3D printing and get an introduction to 3D design in this...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 21MAR 2020

Dance Party

– Music helps with early literacy. Move to the music, listen to books with...

COMING 23MAR 2020

Math-y Time

It's not just a storytime, it's Math-y Time! Featuring easy math concepts fo...

COMING 25MAR 2020

Ocean Lab

Explore life under the sea with your preschooler through STEAM, and early li...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 28MAR 2020

Discovery Time

Stories and hands-on activities introduce simple STEAM concepts just right f...

COMING 31MAR 2020

Money Smart: Medicare 101

Are you eligible for Medicare and confused about options for Medicare covera...

COMING 1APR 2020

Discovery Time

Stories and hands-on activities introduce simple STEAM concepts just right f...

COMING 2APR 2020

Technology Training: Word - Common Tasks

Explore Word tasks such as page layout, formatting, fonts, and paragraphs. U...

COMING 4APR 2020

Thinking Money: Party Planning

Your birthday is coming up and you want to plan a party. Set your budget and...

COMING 5APR 2020

Circuit Circus

Learn about circuits and explore the different ways they work. Make art come...

COMING 6APR 2020

Cricut Makes

Design and create shapes using different materials for your projects. Limite...

COMING 8APR 2020

Let's Get Moving

Movement and learning go hand-in-hand! Come enjoy an active storytime filled...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 11APR 2020

Playdough Playdate

Explore the benefits of playing with playdough. Learn early literacy skills ...

COMING 15APR 2020

Color Camp

Get to know the rainbow with hands-on activities designed for young learners...

COMING 16APR 2020

Book Sale

The annual Friends of HC Public Library book sale is on the following days &...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 17APR 2020

Technology Training: Word - Common Tasks

Explore Word tasks such as page layout, formatting, fonts, and paragraphs. U...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 18APR 2020

Read! Build! Play!

Bringing play to storytime with LEGO Duplo bricks. All ages

COMING 18APR 2020

The Weird and Wonderful World of Science - Insects

Explore the weird and wonderful world of science. Limited supplies or space ...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 25APR 2020

Dino Lab

Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Celebrate everything dinosaur with simple S...

COMING 25APR 2020

Technology Training: Word - Common Tasks

Explore Word tasks such as page layout, formatting, fonts, and paragraphs. U...

COMING 1MAY 2020

Glow in the Dark Storytime

It's "Lights Out" at the Library! Stories, songs, dancing and illuminated ar...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 2MAY 2020

The Weird and Wonderful World of Science - Let's Get Together! - Symbiotic Relationships

Explore the weird and wonderful world of science. Limited supplies or space ...

COMING 5MAY 2020

Puppet Shows: Mañana Iguana

In this Latin-inspired re-telling of The Little Red Hen, five friends are ex...

COMING 8MAY 2020

Discovery Time

Stories and hands-on activities introduce simple STEAM concepts just right f...

COMING 18MAY 2020

Photoshop: Basics

Learn about the Photoshop interface, navigation and layers. Class held in ...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

COMING 23MAY 2020

Ocean Lab

Explore life under the sea with your preschooler through STEAM, and early li...

COMING 30OCT 2020

Hooowling Halloween

Celebrate Halloween! Carnivalesque games; treat or treat stations, a craft. ...

COMING 3DEC 2020

Holiday Pajama Family Night

Bring the whole family for pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus (don't forget ...

@ Irving Public Library: West Irving Library

THROUGH 29FEB 2020

Sherlocked: Adult Winter Reading Challenge

Whodunit? Celebrate Sherlock Holmes, the most famed detective of all, by joi...

@ Irving Public Library: South Irving Library

THROUGH 29FEB 2020

Sherlocked: Adult Winter Reading Challenge

Whodunit? Celebrate Sherlock Holmes, the most famed detective of all, by joi...

@ Irving Public Library: Valley Ranch Library

THROUGH 29FEB 2020

Sherlocked: Adult Winter Reading Challenge

Whodunit? Celebrate Sherlock Holmes, the most famed detective of all, by joi...

THROUGH 31DEC 2020

Winter Reading Challenge for Adults

If you are looking to shake things up a bit this year and read outside your ...

THROUGH 27APR 2020

Play & Learn

Playing is learning! Toddlers explore and connect in this unstructured and i...

THROUGH 27APR 2020

Play & Learn

Playing is learning! Toddlers explore and connect in this unstructured and i...

THROUGH 27APR 2020

Play & Learn

Playing is learning! Toddlers explore and connect in this unstructured and i...

@ Plano Public Library System - Schimelpfenig Library

THROUGH 28APR 2020

Play & Learn

Playing is learning! Toddlers explore and connect in this unstructured and i...