Countdown to New Year’s Eve. Bag of Book Sale. NASA’s Lucy Mission to Ancient Asteroids. The Abominable Snowman. And more.
From preschool to professional, Plano Public Library (PPL) has something for everyone. Take a look at PPL’s free programs – offered both in-person and virtually – for all your educating and entertaining needs:
Count Down to Noon Year’s Eve (All Ages)
Ring in the new year early! Come dressed in your pajamas for fun, hands-on activities and a special countdown to 12:00 NOON!
Join us at Davis Library, Haggard Library or Schimelpfenig Library
Wednesday, December 31 | 11:30 amÂ
Photo courtesy of PPL.
Build Your Book Collection at the Bag of Book Sale
Thousands of used books will be available for all ages when our quarterly lobby book sales expand to last from Saturday, December 6, through Sunday, December 14 at Haggard Library! Items will be sold by the bagful for $10 each. Shop the book sale daily when the Library is open and the last bag is sold 30 minutes prior to closing.
All proceeds benefit the Plano Library Friends, supporting our five Plano libraries.
Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 14 | Haggard Library
Photo courtesy of PPL.
Take NASA’s Lucy Mission to Ancient Asteroids (Ages 13+)
Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Les Murray for an exciting look at the Lucy spacecraft and its one-of-a-kind journey to explore ancient asteroids. These cosmic time capsules hold secrets from the early days of our Solar System.
Wednesday, December 10 | 6:30 pm | Davis Library
Photo courtesy of PPL.
Relax with The Abominable Snowman Puppet Show (Ages 0-5)
Join us for a delightful puppet show adventure! When the yeti receives an invitation to a big party, he’s not so sure he wants to leave the comfort of his cozy home. Laugh along as this shy snow creature learns about friendship, fun, and finding the courage to try something new.
Monday, December 15 | 10:30 am | Harrington Library
Wednesday, December 17 | 10:30 am | Harrington Library
Thursday, December 18 | 10 am | Harrington Library
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Discover your Creative Side
This December, explore arts programming for all ages & abilities!
Enjoy sensory-friendly fun at our Adapted Art Social Hour: Watercolor and Adapted Art Adventurers: Bubble Wrap Art, designed for neurodivergent children, teens and families.Â
Adapted Art Social Hour: Watercolor (Grades 4-12)
Sunday, December 7 | 2 pm | Parr Library
Adapted Art Adventures: Bubble Wrap Art (Families)
Saturday, December 13 | 3 pm | Davis Library
Take on the Mystery Bag Art Challenge and see what masterpieces you can make from surprise supplies. And explore colorful glass-inspired creations in Fine Art for Families: Dale Chihuly.
Mystery Bag Art Challenge (All Ages)
Sunday, December 21 | 2 pm | Parr Library
Fine Art for Families: Dale Chihuly (Families)
Friday, December 26 | 3 pm | Davis Library
Then, travel the world of art with hands-on cultural Indian Wall Art programs. Craft shimmering Lippan Art from India’s Kutch region, and paint geometric stories with Warli Art.
Indian Wall Art: Lippan Art (All Ages)
Monday, December 22 | 3 pm | Davis Library
Indian Wall Art: Warli (Families)
Monday, December 29 | 3 pm | Haggard Library
Photo courtesy of PPL.
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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.