{"id":315642,"date":"2026-05-30T17:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T17:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/315642\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T17:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T17:15:09","slug":"plano-library-schedules-kids-and-adult-events-through-june-shaw-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/315642\/","title":{"rendered":"Plano Library schedules kids and adult events through June \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\">Writers Group<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 11, <\/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\">Blood Drive<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mondays, June 1 and Aug. 3 <\/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!y78bxLnzVNpNlXEw-jk1ncAdzkVfiFEDuGtHOhxzAZxyi17P4bJFlXbMTSzsOFowUF2SGi-uaGawwGqoRgVms6gy7XlfVXzk$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/www.versiti.org\/__;!!M4vhdRTxuY8!y78bxLnzVNpNlXEw-jk1ncAdzkVfiFEDuGtHOhxzAZxyi17P4bJFlXbMTSzsOFowUF2SGi-uaGawwGqoRgVms6gy7XlfVXzk$\">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\">Medicare 101<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10:30 to 11:45 a.m. or 6 to 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 2<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Cindy Fields gives an overview of Medicare coverage and help understanding which plan is best for you. Registration required.<\/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, June 5, 12, 19, 26 and July 10, 17, 24, 31<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">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 and high school students. 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\">Crafts to Go \u2013 Flower Seed Kits<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Saturday, June 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Free, take-home craft kits available to adults and high school students on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Drop-In Technology Help Desk with Steve<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 9<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Get free help using your cell phone, tablet, or computer. Please bring your device with you for the best experience. Drop-in, 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 noon, Saturday, June 13 <\/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\">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 under 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\">Get Covered Illinois<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 and enrollment forms. 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 noon 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\">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\">Bookworms<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">5 to 5:45 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 2<\/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 entering grades 1-4, without an adult. Registration required. Registration for each class is separate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">States of Matter with SciTech<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">5 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 3 <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Become a junior chemist as we test, experiment, and observe how solid, liquid and gas can undergo physical changes. For independent children ages 6-12, 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., Thursday, June 4<\/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<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Create Art with Petite Palette: Sparklers &amp; Stripes<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Ages 6 \u2013 10: 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Ages 10 \u2013 18: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Thursday, June 4<\/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 students, without an adult. Registration for each program is separate. $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\">Pizza &amp; Pages Grades 7-10<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">5 to 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 9 <\/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\">Books &amp; Badges<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Thursday, June 11 <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawlocal.com\/tags\/plano-police\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Plano police<\/a> officers and firefighters will read stories. Then we\u2019ll go outside and explore their emergency vehicles. Targeted to children ages 4 and older. Children younger than 6 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Seeds, Beans and Big Emotions<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 &amp; July 6, <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">This five-week storytime series will feature the books of Jory John. Through silly stories and lovable characters like The Bad Seed and The Cool Bean, children will explore big feelings, friendship, kindness, and growing into their best selves. Each week includes stories, songs, movement and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids\u2019 Library during the program. For independent children ages 3-5, without an adult. Registration required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Rhyme Time<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">10:30 to 11 a.m. or 6:15 to 6:45 p.m., Wednesdays, June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">The evening class will not meet on June 17<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-xb1qmn-0 gBIiEi body-paragraph\">Features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story and parent-child reading time. 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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