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SNAP Organizing Your Thoughts To Express Yourself (Teens, Adults)
Parr Library 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, PlanoWeek of Events
Buy a Bag of Books
Buy a Bag of Books
Buy a Bag of Books! Save the Dates Thousands of used books will be available for all ages when the lobby book sales expand throughout the year! Sold by the bag only at $10/bag, CASH ONLY, exact change, no checks or credit cards Sales will be open daily when the Library is open (last bag […]
A Plan for My Money (Grades K-5)
A Plan for My Money (Grades K-5)
How does money work? Learn through activities about earning, spending and saving your money Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Simple Machines (Grades K-5)
Simple Machines (Grades K-5)
Learn about different simple machines and make one of your own Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Adventure Gaming Club (Grades 6-12)
Adventure Gaming Club (Grades 6-12)
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons adventures! Learn the game as you play as a warrior or mage in a fantasy world Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills. New themes and repeating elements each week encourage interaction, introduce words and their sounds and explore simple concepts. Typically 20-25 minutes.
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning. Enjoy simple books that explore familiar concepts, sounds and movements. Typically 20-25 minutes
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Longer, more complex stories and movement activities promote language and listening skills, enhance age-appropriate motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Weekly themes explore more complex topics, introduce new vocabulary and reinforce early literacy skills. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Memory Keepers – Holidays
Memory Keepers – Holidays
Share memories with guided prompts in a relaxing space. For people who are experiencing early stage dementia and a family member or care partner Registration required. Register online
Paddington Bear (All Ages)
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Longer, more complex stories and movement activities promote language and listening skills, enhance age-appropriate motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Weekly themes explore more complex topics, introduce new vocabulary and reinforce early literacy skills. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Natural Disasters! (Grades K-5)
Natural Disasters! (Grades K-5)
Learn about the impact that natural disasters have on the world. Each program will explore a different natural disaster Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Astrolabe (Grades K-5)
Astrolabe (Grades K-5)
Create your own astrolabe and learn how early explorers knew where they were sailing! Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Counting Coins (Grades K-5)
Counting Coins (Grades K-5)
Strengthen your child's knowledge of money and how to count it through hands-on activities
Engineering Lab: Space Colony (Grades 4-8)
Engineering Lab: Space Colony (Grades 4-8)
Do you have what it takes to design and build problem-solving equipment or structures? You will be placed on a team or working alone to achieve an engineering goal, but you have to build within your budget! Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Novel Knitters
Novel Knitters
Bring a project and meet other yarn stitchers. Share knit/crochet tips or learn to knit. Come & Go
The Writer’s Block
The Writer’s Block
Join aspiring and experienced local writers to exercise your creativity, share tips and request critiques. Each meeting offers unique writing prompts for participants. Come prepared to share or sit back and join the discussion
Babes in Arms (0-9 months)
Babes in Arms (0-9 months)
A lapsit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning. Storytime is followed by a brief playtime with toys, bubbles and socialization for caregivers and babies. Babes in Arms is for pre-walkers who are not yet highly mobile; siblings are encouraged to bring […]
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills. New themes and repeating elements each week encourage interaction, introduce words and their sounds and explore simple concepts. Typically 20-25 minutes.
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills. New themes and repeating elements each week encourage interaction, introduce words and their sounds and explore simple concepts. Typically 20-25 minutes.
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning. Enjoy simple books that explore familiar concepts, sounds and movements. Typically 20-25 minutes
Space Explorers (2-5 years)
Space Explorers (2-5 years)
3...2...1...blast off! Explore the wonders of space with simple STEAM and early literacy activities
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Longer, more complex stories and movement activities promote language and listening skills, enhance age-appropriate motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Weekly themes explore more complex topics, introduce new vocabulary and reinforce early literacy skills. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Longer, more complex stories and movement activities promote language and listening skills, enhance age-appropriate motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Weekly themes explore more complex topics, introduce new vocabulary and reinforce early literacy skills. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Babes in Arms (0-9 months)
Babes in Arms (0-9 months)
A lapsit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning. Storytime is followed by a brief playtime with toys, bubbles and socialization for caregivers and babies. Babes in Arms is for pre-walkers who are not yet highly mobile; siblings are encouraged to bring […]
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning. Enjoy simple books that explore familiar concepts, sounds and movements. Typically 20-25 minutes
Cook the Book – Showstopper Desserts: Cheesecake
Cook the Book – Showstopper Desserts: Cheesecake
Choose your favorite recipe for the monthly topic, prepare the dish and participate in a robust discussion on cooking. Registration and waiver required for in-person meetings Meets in-person and via Zoom. Register online
Shape Makers (All Ages)
Shape Makers (All Ages)
Learn about the strengths of different shapes and structures Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
STEAM Challenge (All Ages)
Canva: Print Marketing
Canva: Print Marketing
Use Canva templates, photos and your branding kit to make flyers, posters, business cards and brochures Registration required. Register online
Family Storytime (0-5 years)
Family Storytime (0-5 years)
A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme. Family Storytime combines elements of Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime to promote language and listening skills, enhance motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills. New themes and repeating elements each week encourage interaction, introduce words and their sounds and explore simple concepts. Typically 20-25 minutes.
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning. Enjoy simple books that explore familiar concepts, sounds and movements. Typically 20-25 minutes
Paddington Bear (All Ages)
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Longer, more complex stories and movement activities promote language and listening skills, enhance age-appropriate motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Weekly themes explore more complex topics, introduce new vocabulary and reinforce early literacy skills. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Family Storytime (0-5 years)
Family Storytime (0-5 years)
A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme. Family Storytime combines elements of Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime to promote language and listening skills, enhance motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Family Storytime (0-5 years)
Family Storytime (0-5 years)
A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme. Family Storytime combines elements of Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime to promote language and listening skills, enhance motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Smart Meals. Smart Shopping (Grade 6-12)
Code Your Name (All Ages)
Code Your Name (All Ages)
Learn about binary code and ASCII, then use your code skills to spell your name Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Citizenship Classes
Citizenship Classes
This series of 12 US citizenship classes are designed to help legal residents prepare for their naturalization exam. Learn civics, history, government, vocabulary, reading, and writing necessary for the exam. English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Presented by Light of Hope Immigration Law Center. Register at Schimelpfenig when you attend your first session or register […]
Family Storytime (0-5 years)
Family Storytime (0-5 years)
A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme. Family Storytime combines elements of Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime to promote language and listening skills, enhance motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning. Enjoy simple books that explore familiar concepts, sounds and movements. Typically 20-25 minutes
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning. Enjoy simple books that explore familiar concepts, sounds and movements. Typically 20-25 minutes
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills. New themes and repeating elements each week encourage interaction, introduce words and their sounds and explore simple concepts. Typically 20-25 minutes.
Babes in Arms (0-9 months)
Babes in Arms (0-9 months)
A lapsit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning. Storytime is followed by a brief playtime with toys, bubbles and socialization for caregivers and babies. Babes in Arms is for pre-walkers who are not yet highly mobile; siblings are encouraged to bring […]
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Longer, more complex stories and movement activities promote language and listening skills, enhance age-appropriate motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Weekly themes explore more complex topics, introduce new vocabulary and reinforce early literacy skills. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills. New themes and repeating elements each week encourage interaction, introduce words and their sounds and explore simple concepts. Typically 20-25 minutes.
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Longer, more complex stories and movement activities promote language and listening skills, enhance age-appropriate motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Weekly themes explore more complex topics, introduce new vocabulary and reinforce early literacy skills. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Longer, more complex stories and movement activities promote language and listening skills, enhance age-appropriate motor skills, expand imaginations and inspire a child's curiosity about the world. Weekly themes explore more complex topics, introduce new vocabulary and reinforce early literacy skills. Typically 25-30 minutes.
Art of Money (All Ages)
Art of Money (All Ages)
Explore what money looks like around the world and then create your own currency designs. Who will you put on your currency? Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Paper Airplane Challenge (All Ages)
Paper Airplane Challenge (All Ages)
Up, up and away! Learn how to make different kinds of paper airplanes and helicopters and see if they can survive our obstacle course
Business Mentoring
Business Mentoring
Connect with a Dallas SCORE Mentor to receive free small business advice. Highly successful and experienced business professionals and entrepreneurs serve as SCORE mentors, delivering valuable, timely and practical advice on every aspect of business. This is a free service for start-ups or existing businesses. Make an appointment by calling SCORE at 214-987-9491 or email […]
SNAP Organizing Your Thoughts To Express Yourself (Teens, Adults)
SNAP Organizing Your Thoughts To Express Yourself (Teens, Adults)
Join us in a sensory-friendly environment to practice organizing your thoughts in order to best express yourself. Learn the basics of public speaking, and then practice writing and presenting a short speech. If you have any questions or accommodation requests, please email snapprograms@plano.gov in advance Supporting Neurodivergent Access to Programming (SNAP) SNAP programs are sensory-friendly […]
All Libraries Closed for Winter Holidays
All Libraries Closed for Winter Holidays
All libraries and book drops will be closed December 23 through 26 for Winter Holidays. Online resources and eLibrary will be available. Online Resources eLibrary
All Libraries Closed for Winter Holidays
All Libraries Closed for Winter Holidays
All libraries and book drops will be closed December 23 through 26 for Winter Holidays. Online resources and eLibrary will be available. Online Resources eLibrary