Plano Library features programs for adults, kids and families in May

Plano Community Library District happening the month of May:

ADULT PROGRAMS

Call 630-552-2009 to register for Adult Programs.

Writers’ Group: From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, adults and high school students can meet via Zoom or in the library’s Meeting Room to discuss writing. No registration required. Zoom meeting ID: 988 2555 0591 Passcode: 048559

Homeschool Families Meetup: From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, parents who homeschool can come to the library’s Meeting Room to meet other homeschool families. Children and teens are welcome too. Toys and games will be in the room for children to enjoy. This is not a drop-off program; parents and kids stay together. No registration required.

State Sen. Sue Rezin’s Traveling Office Hours: From 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, a representative from state Sen. Sue Rezin’s office will be at the library to assist constituents with navigating issues they face with any state or government agency or program. No registration required.

Card Making Class - Father’s Day Cards: From 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, Jennifer Boring will teach attendees how to make five handmade cards. All supplies will be provided, including envelopes. This event is open to adults, high school students and children 10 and older accompanied by an adult. A $5 fee for each class must be paid at the time of registration.

Knit & Crochet Group (via Zoom): From 10 a.m. to noon 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. No registration required. The Zoom meeting link is available on the Programs page of the library’s website at planolibrary.info.

Knit & Crochet Group (In person): From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday, crochet artist Karen Perez will lead this group in the library’s Lower Level Meeting Room. Attendees can come knit and crochet with others, or come learn how to crochet. Limited supplies will be provided. The group is open to all ages. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

KIDS’ PROGRAMS

Call 630-552-2025 to register for Kids’ Programs.

Free Developmental Screenings: From 10 a.m. to noon Monday, May 20, the library will host a free developmental screening with a bilingual staff member from SPARK/Fox Valley United Way. Participating in a screening will give attendees time to discuss their child’s development. Attendees also will receive fun and simple activity ideas to use with their child to help them continue to learn and grow. Screenings can help children be ready for school and celebrate their development.

The screening will include the areas of overall development, language, fine motor, gross motor, problem solving and social/emotional skills. SPARK is an education initiative of Fox Valley United Way. Children ages 2 months-5 years must be accompanied with an adult. No registration required.

Plano Community District Library is located at 15 W. North St. More information on events can be found at planolibrary.info/events/month/2024-04/.