{"id":452515,"date":"2026-09-30T22:10:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T22:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/452515\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T22:10:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T22:10:34","slug":"top-5-things-to-do-with-your-library-this-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/452515\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 things to do with your library this October"},"content":{"rendered":"

STEAMtober. STEAM Showcase. Math homework help. My Possibilities’s HIPsters. Navigating Medicare. All this and more at your local library.<\/p>\n

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From preschool to professional, Plano Public Library (PPL) has something for everyone. Take a look at PPL\u2019s free programs<\/a> for all your educating and entertaining needs.<\/p>\n

Explore the Human Body During STEAMtober (Kids & Families)<\/p>\n

Get curious about what makes you, YOU! This October, Plano Public Library celebrates STEAMtober<\/a> with hands-on programs exploring the human body. Visit the Spark Space at each of our five libraries to explore a different one of the five senses through interactive activities. Then, keep discovering with programs that investigate DNA, digestion, bones, muscles, microorganisms, the brain and more!\u00a0<\/p>\n

ABCs of DNA (Grades 4\u20138)
<\/a>Sunday, October 11 | 2 pm | Haggard Library<\/p>\n

Digestion Exploration (Families)
<\/a>Tuesday, October 13 | 3 pm | Davis Library<\/p>\n

Build a Bacteriophage (Grades 4\u20138)
<\/a>Wednesday, October 14 | 6:30 pm | Harrington Library<\/p>\n

Brain Marvels (Families)
<\/a>Thursday, October 15 | 3 pm | Parr Library<\/p>\n

Mighty Muscles (Families)
<\/a>Thursday, October 15 | 6:30 pm | Schimelpfenig Library<\/p>\n

Five Senses (Families)
<\/a>Friday, October 16 | 3 pm | Haggard Library<\/p>\n

Optical Illusions: How Your Brain Tricks You (Grades K\u20135)
<\/a>Saturday, October 17 | 3 pm | Schimelpfenig Library<\/p>\n

Bones! Bones! Bones! (Families)
<\/a>Sunday, October 18 | 2 pm | Parr Library<\/p>\n

Imaginative Anatomy (Grades 4\u20138)
<\/a>Saturday, October 24 | 3 pm | Harrington Library<\/p>\n

Pulse Pulse Revolution (Families)
<\/a>Sunday, October 25 | 2 pm | Davis Library<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Photo courtesy of PPL.<\/p>\n

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See Student Innovation in Action (All Ages)<\/p>\n

Meet local school robotics and science teams and see their creativity at work during Plano Public Library\u2019s STEAM Showcase. Explore project demonstrations, hear how students approached real challenges and discover the creative solutions they designed along the way. It\u2019s a chance for kids, teens and adults to get inspired by the next generation of innovators.<\/p>\n

STEAM Showcase
<\/a>Saturday, October 24 | 2:30 \u2013 4 pm | Davis Library<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Photo courtesy of PPL.<\/p>\n

Bring Your Math Homework to the Library (Grades 2\u20138)<\/p>\n

Stuck on a math problem? Bring your homework and a couple of sharpened pencils to the library for some extra help. College students from UT Dallas will work with students who need support with on-level math concepts and assignments. Drop in when you need a hand and stay for about 30 minutes to an hour.<\/p>\n

Drop-In Math Homework Help (Grades 2\u20138)
<\/a>Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 2:30pm \u2013 4:30 pm | Haggard Library<\/p>\n

Additional sessions November 7 & 14<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Photo courtesy of PPL.<\/p>\n

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Create Art with the HIPsters (Families)<\/p>\n

HIPsters from My Possibilities will take the lead as presenters for this special family art program. My Possibilities provides continuing education and vocational opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their clients are known as HIPsters, Hugely Important People. During the program, HIPsters will teach families about Henri Matisse and guide participants in creating their own collage masterpieces inspired by his artwork.<\/p>\n

Due to limited supplies, attendees can collect a free ticket at the front desk 30 mins before the program start time to claim their spot. Limited tickets are available.\u00a0<\/p>\n

HIPsters Presents Fine Art for Families: Henri Matisse
<\/a>Monday, October 12 | 3 pm | Haggard Library<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Photo courtesy of PPL.<\/p>\n

Navigate Medicare with Confidence (Adults)<\/p>\n

Medicare decisions can come with a lot of questions. Get help understanding your options with experts from The Senior Source. Learn what to consider when enrolling, compare Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, and start making a plan for the coverage that works for you. Need more personalized guidance? Individual Medicare counseling appointments will also be available at the library in November.<\/p>\n

Navigating the Medicare Maze
<\/a>Tuesday, October 27 | 6:30 pm | Schimelpfenig Library<\/p>\n

Medicare Enrollment Counseling Appointments<\/a> (Appointment required)
Wednesday, November 4 | 9 am \u2013 6 pm | Schimelpfenig Library<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Photo courtesy of PPL.<\/p>\n

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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":"STEAMtober. STEAM Showcase. Math homework help. My Possibilities’s HIPsters. Navigating Medicare. All this and more at your local…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":452516,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[147224,147225,147226,147228,160,162,161,118895,54830,147229,155564],"class_list":["post-452515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-plano","tag-davis-library","tag-haggard-library","tag-harrington-library","tag-parr-library","tag-plano","tag-plano-headlines","tag-plano-news","tag-plano-public-library","tag-ppl","tag-schimelpfenig-library","tag-steamtober"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/452515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=452515"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/452515\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/452516"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=452515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=452515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=452515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}