The Plano Public Library, located at 15 W. North St., Plano, has announced its upcoming programming for families and adults.
State Sen. Sue Rezin’s Traveling Office Hours
12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Jan. 20
A representative from state Sen. Sue Rezin’s office will be here to assist constituents with navigating issues they face with any state or government agency or program. No registration required.
Card Making Class - Valentine Cards
6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 20
You’ll 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.
Wednesday Book Club
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 21
“The Women” by Kristin Hannah will be discussed. The book for Feb. will be “The Year of What If” by Phaedra Patrick. This group reads a variety of genres. Book are available at the Checkout Desk. Newcomers are welcome anytime.
Writers Group
6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29
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
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Plot Twisters Book Club - new program
7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 27
If you love a good thriller, this book club is for you. We’ll discuss “The Family Game” by Catherine Steadman in January. For adults. Registration is required. Space is limited. Books can be picked up at the Checkout Desk.
Blood Drive
2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28
Each donation impacts and saves three lives. To schedule your donation, please sign up at the Library or online at www.versiti.org. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Each donor will be entered in a raffle for a $100 Visa gift card.
Yoga with Jen
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27
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’s. All skill levels welcome. Open to adults. Registration for each class is separate– register to come to one, a few, or all of them.
Crafts to Go - Heart Photo Box
Feb. 7
Free crafts for high school students and adults. First come, first served, while supplies last.
Knit and Crochet Group – In Person
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 under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Diana Hastings Board Room. No registration required.
Knit and Crochet Group – Zoom
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Thursday
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.
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Kids’ Programs
To register for kids’ programs call 630-552-2025.
Babytime
10:30 to 11:10 a.m. Jan. 22
Come explore different ways of using rhymes, songs, chants, musical instruments, and books with your baby. You and your baby will have an opportunity to play with age appropriate toys at the end of each class. (Includes time for play at the end of class.) For infants and babies who are not yet walking, with an adult. Registration required.
Sounds Fun
Jan. 27, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Jan. 27
We’ll enjoy a rhyming book together and then explore letter sounds and pre-handwriting skills in fun, interactive, and multisensory ways. We’ll have a variety of phonics stations for self-paced exploration. We’ll be focused on different letter sounds in each class. For children ages 3-6, with an adult. Registration required.
Bookworms
5 to 5:45 p.m. Feb. 3
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.
Create Art with Petite Palette
Feb. 5
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. Ages 6 to 10, Truffula Trees, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Ages 10 to 18, Galaxy, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Rhyme Time
10:30 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 6:30 p.m., Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2 and March 4, 11
This lapsit storytime features action rhymes, 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.

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