{"id":167078,"date":"2026-02-16T20:20:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T20:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/167078\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T20:20:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T20:20:06","slug":"plano-library-announces-its-upcoming-february-and-march-programs-shaw-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/167078\/","title":{"rendered":"Plano Library announces its upcoming February and March programs \u2013 Shaw Local"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Adult Programs<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">To register for adult programs call 630-552-2009.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Yoga with Jen<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Feb. 20 and 27<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Beat the winter blues with yoga, which can help improve mood and reduce stress. Certified instructor Jen Penn leads this welcoming, no-pressure class. Bring your own mat or use one of the library\u2019s. All skill levels welcome. Open to adults. Registration for each class is separate \u2013 register to come to one, a few or all of them. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Plot Twisters Book Club 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24. If you love a good thriller, this book club is for you. We\u2019ll discuss Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera in February. For adults. Registration is required. Space is limited. Books can be picked up at the Checkout Desk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Writers Group<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 26 and March 12<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Come join other writers to discuss your work. In person or Zoom. Open to adults and high school students. No registration required. Location: Meeting Room. Zoom meeting ID: 988 2555 0591 Passcode: 048559<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Crafts to Go \u2013 Painted Ceramic Owls, March 7<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Free, take home craft kits available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Technology Help Desk<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">12 to 1 p.m. March 10<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">A free drop-in opportunity to meet with tech expert Steve Goodwin. Get help with questions you may have about your computer, cell phone, tablet or e-reader. Please bring your device with you for the best experience. No registration required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">New Life for Old Bags <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 14<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. For information, contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net or 708-846-1704. No registration required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Knit and Crochet Group \u2013 In Person<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">4 to 6 p.m. every Monday. Led by talented crochet artist Karen Perez. Come knit and crochet with others, or learn how to crochet. Limited supplies provided. Open to all ages. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Diana Hastings Board Room. No registration required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Knit and Crochet Group<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Thursday via Zoom<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Zoom meeting ID: 954 9105 6267 | Passcode: 297254. No registration required.<\/p>\n<p>Kids\u2019 Programs<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">To register for kids\u2019 programs call 630-552-2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Wind Tunnel Workshop SciTech<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">5 p.m. Feb. 24<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Join us for a hands-on workshop as we explore the science of flight by designing and testing a simple paper helicopter in our hands-on wind tunnel. Then let your creativity soar as you use a variety of materials to engineer your own flying inventions and watch them lift, spin or glide in real time. This exciting blend of experimentation and imagination helps kids explore how things fly while building STEM skills. For independent children ages 6 to 12, without an adult. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Bookworms<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">5 to 5:45 p.m. March 3<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Join us for a fun story, healthy snacks, a craft or art activity and picking out interesting books to read. For independent students in grades K-3, without an adult. Registration required. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Create Art with Petite Palette<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">March 5 <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Ages 6 &#8211; 10, Toadstool, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Ages 10 &#8211; 18, Walk in the Park, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">An artist from The Petite Palette will lead the class in creating an acrylic on canvas painting. For independent children, without an adult. Registration for each program is separate. Call 630-552-2025 to register. $5 fee for each class must be paid at the time of registration. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">What is Sound?<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">March 9<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Ages 6-8: 4:30 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Ages 9-12: 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Join us for a hands-on workshop as we explore the science of flight by designing and testing a simple paper helicopter in our hands-on wind tunnel. Then let your creativity soar as you use a variety of materials to engineer your own flying inventions and watch them lift, spin or glide in real time. This exciting blend of experimentation and imagination helps kids explore how things fly while building STEM skills. For independent children ages 6 to 12, without an adult. Registration required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Pizza &amp; Pages<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">March 10<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">5 to 5:45 p.m., or 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">We\u2019ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it and have some pizza! Registration required. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Rhyme Time Wednesdays: <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Feb. 25 and March 4, 11<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10:30 to 11 a.m., or 6 to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">This lapsit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. For children birth to 36 months, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Adult Programs To register for adult programs call 630-552-2009. 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