Business moves. Turkish storytime. Tech skills. Preserves. And a mid-autumn festival.

From preschool to professional, Plano Public Library (PPL) has something for everyone. Take a look at PPL’s free programs for all your educating and entertaining needs.

Brainstorm Your Next Career or Business Move (Ages 16+)

Whether you’re developing a business idea, exploring new technology or looking for your next job, Plano Public Library can help you move forward. This fall, ongoing program series offer opportunities to brainstorm and refine a startup, explore AI for business, receive personalized business guidance in Spanish, or build skills and find support during your job search. Start in September and keep learning throughout the fall.

Business Innovation Lab (Ages 16+)
September 5 & 19 | 2 – 4 pm | Schimelpfenig Library
Series continues through November

Job Resource Connection Office Hours (Adults)
Tuesday, September 15 | 7 – 8 pm | Schimelpfenig Library
Monthly office hours continue through December

Job Resource Connection (Adults)
Monday, September 21 | 6:30 – 8 pm | Harrington Library
Skill-building workshops continue through December

The Case for AI in Local Business (Adults)
Wednesday, September 23 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Virtual
Business AI series continues through December

SCORE Mentoring in Spanish (Adults) (Appointment required)
Thursdays in September | 5 – 7 pm | Harrington Library
Weekly appointments continue throughout the fall

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Try a New Storytime (Families)

Discover a new way to enjoy stories together with Plano Public Library’s new Turkish Storytime. Presented by Raindrop Academy, families can experience stories, songs and movement in Turkish while children build early literacy and language skills. Can’t make the first one? Turkish Storytime returns monthly through December.

Turkish Storytime
Tuesday, September 15 | 6:30 pm | Haggard Library
Monthly storytimes continue through December

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Build Your Technology Skills (Ages 13+)

Get more comfortable with the technology you use at home, work and the library. September programs cover everything from navigating a smartphone and borrowing eBooks to creating with Cricut and building Microsoft Excel skills. Whether you’re starting from scratch or adding a new tool to your skill set, there’s an opportunity to learn something new.

Cricut: Machine Overview (Ages 13+) (Limited space)
Tuesday, September 8 | 6:30 pm | Haggard Library

Microsoft Office: Excel Basics (Limited space)
Monday, September 14 | 6:30 pm | Harrington Library
Part 2 continues October 12

eBooks Basics
Sunday, September 20 | 2 pm | Harrington Library

How to Use Your Smart Phone
Sunday, September 27 | 2 pm | Parr Library

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Preserve Fresh Flavors at Home (Adults)

Turn fresh fruit into something you can enjoy long after the season ends. Learn easy, safe methods for making freezer jams and preserves at home while maintaining flavor and quality. Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, this program offers practical tips you can put to use in your own kitchen.

Jams and Preserves
Thursday, September 24 | 11 am | Schimelpfenig Library

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Explore the Mid-Autumn Festival (Families) 

Discover the traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a holiday celebrated in many East Asian cultures. Families can learn about the customs and cultural traditions connected to this special celebration while exploring how communities around the world observe the festival.

Explore: Mid-Autumn Festival
Sunday, September 20 | 2 pm | Davis 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. Porchside pickup for holds is available, and you can always access eLibrary content online.