1. Create Art That Brings the Community Together (All Ages)<\/p>\n This March, Plano Public Library invites families to explore creativity through the April Art: Five Senses series. Hands-on art programs inspired by the five senses. Each session contributes to a large-scale community art mural that will be unveiled during the Library Art Experience on April 11th, making every participant part of a shared masterpiece.<\/p>\n April Art: Five Senses \u2013 Culinary Canvases April Art: Five Senses \u2013 Sights of Plano April Art: Five Senses \u2013 Tactile Textures More opportunities to participate are coming in April. See the Library Event Calendar<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n 2. Hatch Day! (Families)<\/p>\n Celebrate spring with an egg-citing afternoon at the library as we welcome newly hatched baby chicks! Families are invited to learn about the life cycle of chickens, ask questions, and enjoy a rare up-close experience with live chicks in a fun, educational setting.<\/p>\n Free tickets are required and will be available 30 minutes before the program begins. To ensure an in-person encounter with the chicks, families should arrive no later than 3:30 pm.<\/p>\n Hatch Day! Can\u2019t wait? Check out our \u201cInterview with a Chicken\u201d<\/a> to get answers to the most commonly asked questions about baby chicks.<\/p>\n 3. Enjoy an Evening with the Plano Symphony Orchestra (Families)<\/p>\n Families are invited to enjoy a special storytime with a trio from the Plano Symphony Orchestra, featuring live classical and movie music woven into a themed storytelling experience. Children will see instruments up close, learn how they work, and even have opportunities to participate.<\/p>\n Space is limited, so be sure to arrive 30 minutes early to collect your free ticket.<\/p>\n Plano Symphony Orchestra 4. Discover Native Texas Mammals (Grades K-8)<\/p>\n Young learners are invited to explore the wildlife that calls Texas home in this hands-on educational program. Participants will learn about the behaviors and habitats of native mammals, including coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, bison, foxes and opossums, through interactive activities designed for grades K-8.<\/p>\n Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, this program offers an engaging way for kids to connect science, nature, and Texas ecology.<\/p>\n Native Texas Mammals 5. Bubble Science Spectacular (Families)<\/p>\n Get ready to be amazed as Bernie the Bubble Lady brings bubbles to life in a show that\u2019s equal parts science and spectacle. Families will watch bubbles grow bigger and bigger while learning the fascinating science behind how bubbles form, stretch and float.<\/p>\n This interactive program blends hands-on learning with jaw-dropping visuals, making it a memorable experience for curious kids and grown-ups alike. Free tickets are required and can be collected at the front desk 30 minutes prior to the program.<\/p>\n Bernie the Bubble Lady \u2013<\/p>\n If you do not already have a Plano Public Library card, be sure to register online here<\/a>. 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"March is blooming with opportunities to explore art, culture, and nature with the Plano Public Library.
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Sunday, March 22 | 2 p.m. | Schimelpfenig Library<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, March 29 | 2 p.m. | Davis Library<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, March 29 | 3 p.m. | Harrington Library<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2.-Hatch-Day-300x169.png\")
<\/a>Photo courtesy of PPL<\/p>\n
Friday, March 20 | 2 p.m. | Davis Library<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.-Plano-Symphony-300x169.png\")
<\/a>Photo courtesy of PPL<\/p>\n
Monday, March 16 | 3 p.m. | Davis Library<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4.-Native-Texas-Animals-300x169.png\")
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Thursday, March 19 | 3 p.m. | Schimelpfenig Library<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5.-Bernie-the-Bubble-Lady-300x169.png\")
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Tuesday, March 17 | 3 p.m. | Schimelpfenig Library<\/a><\/p>\n