{"id":294675,"date":"2026-05-15T15:51:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/294675\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:51:35","slug":"plano-public-librarys-may-programming-for-adults-and-kids-shaw-local-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/294675\/","title":{"rendered":"Plano Public Library\u2019s May programming for adults and kids \u2013 Shaw Local"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Holiday closings: Monday, May 25, Memorial Day<\/p>\n<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\">Writers Group<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 14 <\/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\">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. May 9 <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. For more 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\">ICash: Discover What\u2019s Yours<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">1 to 3:30 p.m. May 16<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">A representative from the Treasurer\u2019s office will be here to assist you in checking if the State is holding any money owed to you through its ICash program. Your property will be returned at no cost with the proper identification. Drop-in event. Assistance will be given on a first come, first served basis.<\/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 <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">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 \u2013 Zoom<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Every Thursday<\/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 class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Get Covered Illinois<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Wednesday, May 13, and every Wednesday through June 24<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Meet with a Get Covered Illinois Navigator. Navigators are trained professionals who assist you with finding health insurance options through Get Covered Illinois. This includes helping you complete eligibility annd enrollment forms. No registration required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Painting with Petite Palette \u2013 Linens and Lemons<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 18 <\/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. Open to high school students and adults. $15.00 fee for each class must be paid at the time of registration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">State Sen. Sue Rezin\u2019s Traveling Office Hours<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">12:30 to 2 p.m. May 19 <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">A representative from state Sen. Sue Rezin\u2019s office will be here to assist constituents with navigating issues they face with any state or government agency or program. No registration required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Card Making Class \u2013 All Occasion Cards<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">6:30 to 8 p.m. May 19 <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">You\u2019ll make five handmade cards with Jennifer Boring. All supplies provided, including envelopes. Open to adults, high school students, and children 10 and older accompanied by an adult. $5 fee for each class must be paid at the time of registration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Wednesday Book Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">3:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 20 <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">JUST MERCY by Bryan Stevenson will be discussed. The book for June will be THE HOUSEMAID by Freida McFadden. This group reads a variety of genres. Books are available at the Checkout Desk. Newcomers are welcome anytime.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Plot Twisters Book Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">7 to 8 p.m. May 26<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">If you love a good thriller, this book club is for you. We\u2019ll discuss My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing in May. For adults. Registration is required. Space is limited. Books can be picked up at the Checkout Desk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Blood Drive<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">2:30n to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, June 1 and Aug. 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">To schedule your donation, please sign up at the Library or online at <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/www.versiti.org__;!!M4vhdRTxuY8!yi4JWxZ8EDOoaz58M-tDjRvvFtSOK7jMJk8MntKM46GzIYCZtSglFKcXOXaIEjvQXLYb2G5W_4aYgiLwCGSpVRnRGBQiUh_x$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/www.versiti.org__;!!M4vhdRTxuY8!yi4JWxZ8EDOoaz58M-tDjRvvFtSOK7jMJk8MntKM46GzIYCZtSglFKcXOXaIEjvQXLYb2G5W_4aYgiLwCGSpVRnRGBQiUh_x$\">www.versiti.org<\/a>. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Each donor will be entered in a raffle for a $100 Visa gift card. Location: Meeting Room.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">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\">Pizza &amp; Pages Grades 4 \u2013 6<\/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. May 12<\/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\">What is Biomimicry?<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Ages 6 \u2013 8: 4 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Ages 9 \u2013 12: 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. May 13<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Nature has inspired many products and solutions we use in our everyday life \u2013 come explore biomimicry with us. Presented by the University of Illinois Extension 4-H. For independent children, without an adult. Registration required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Making Music<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10:30 to 11:10 a.m. May 14<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Join music teacher Jessica Ortega in this fun class that includes singing, movement, and playing musical instruments. For children ages 0-5, with an adult. Registration required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Holiday closings: Monday, May 25, Memorial Day Adult Programs To register for adult programs, call 630-552-2009. 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