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Plano Community Library District events happening this summer:
The library will be closed for the Fourth of July.
All ages
Summer Reading Program – Adventure Begins At Your Library: Starting Sunday, June 1, and ending Wednesday, July 31, reading enthusiasts can earn prizes based on how much they read. Participants will get a reading log to take home and earn a prize after six hours of reading or listening time. The more participants read, the higher their chances will be to receive prizes. Weekly trivia questions will also be available for another chance to win a prize.
Adult programs
Call 630-552-2009 to register for Adult Programs.
Homeschool Families Meetup: Plano Library will host meetings for homeschooled families from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, July 9 and 23, in the library’s Meeting Room. All ages are welcome. Toys and games will be in the room for children to enjoy. Kids and parents must stay together. No registration is required.
Technology Help Desk: From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, and Saturday, July 20, tech experts will be available at the library to assist attendees with questions regarding electronic devices. On July 9, tech expert Steve Goodwin will be present, and on July 20, tech expert Joshua Carlson will be present. No registration is required and attendees are recommended to bring their devices for the best experience.
Writers’ Group: For writers, novice or experienced, Plano Library will host a Writers’ Group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, July 11 and 25, in person or via Zoom. In-person attendees meet in the library’s Meeting Room. No registration is required. The Zoom meeting ID is 988 2555 0591 and the passcode is 048559.
New Life for Old Bags: From 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13, Plano Library will turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. For more information contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net or 708-846-1704.
Senator Sue Rezin’s Traveling Office Hours: From 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, a representative from Senator 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.
Card Making Class - Butterfly Card: From 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 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 schoolers and children 10 and older accompanied by an adult. A $5 fee must be paid at the time of registration.
Book Club: From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, “Same Kind of Different as Me” by Ron Hall and Denver Moore will be discussed. The book for August will be “Next Year in Havana” by Chanel Cleeton. This group reads a variety of genres. Newcomers are welcome.
Painting with Petite Palette - “Sail to Sunset”: From 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 22, an artist from The Petite Palette will lead a class in creating an acrylic on canvas painting. This event is open to high school students and adults. A $15.00 fee must be paid at the time of registration.
Local Author Fair: From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, local authors will be at the library for readings and short talks. More than 10 authors will showcase their work. Books will be available for purchase and refreshments will be served.
Soap Making 101: From 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 29, Soapy Roads of Lombard will provide an introduction to natural soap-making in the library’s Meeting Room. Attendees will make their own melt and pour soap bar using natural ingredients with zero waste. This event is open to adults. A $5 fee must be paid at the time of registration. Call 630-552-2009 to register.
Blood Drive: From 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, individuals can donate their blood in the library’s Meeting Room. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, sign up at the library or at versiti.org.
Knit and Crochet Group (via Zoom): From 10 a.m. to noon every Thursday, Plano Library hosts an informal group focused on knitting and crocheting projects. The group may discuss different types and colors of yarn and can help each other with new or tricky patterns. No registration is 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 to 6 p.m. every Friday, Plano Library hosts a Knit and Crochet Group led by crochet artist Karen Perez in the library’s Lower Level Meeting Room. The group allows those interested to knit and/or crochet with others or learn to knit and/or crochet. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.
No meeting will take place Thursday, July 4.
Kids’ programs
Mammals & More: From 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, July 8, the Flying Fox Conservation Fund will be at the library to teach attendees about animals around the world. Participants can see a sloth, fruit bat, python, pancake tortoise, hedgehog and more. This event is for children 6 and older. Registration is required.
Pizza and Pages: Plano Library will host Pizza and Pages, a group focused on reading and eating pizza, from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. Fourth and fifth-graders are eligible for this program. Participants will read the same book prior to the meeting. Registration is required.
Create Art with Petite Palette - Sea Turtle: From 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 15, an artist from The Petite Palette will lead a class in creating an acrylic on canvas painting. This class is for students ages 6 to 12, without an adult. A $5 fee must be paid at the time of registration.
Rhyme! Read! Move!: From 2 to 2:45 p.m. or 5 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, children ages 5 to 7, without an adult, can enjoy rhymes and songs, musical instruments and stories at the library. Registration is required.
Chicken Storytime: From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, children ages 3 to 12 can listen to chicken stories and meet silkie chickens in the library’s Meeting Room. Suzanne Waldrop, owner of the silkies, will answer questions about taking care of chickens. Attendees will have a chance to pet the chickens, if they’d like. Children younger than 6 must come with an adult. Registration is required.
Books and Badges: From 2 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, emergency personnel will take turns reading books. After, children will be able to go outside and see police and fire department vehicles. This event is for children 4 and older. Children younger than 6 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.
Messy Munchkins: From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. or 6 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, Miss Christine will lead an event in which children can play with shredded paper, rice sensory bins, a small ball bit and a messy art station. This is a child-directed program for ages 0 to 6, with an adult. Registration is required.
Preschool Storytime: From 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. Mondays, July 8 and 15, children ages 3 to 5, without an adult, can attend a preschool storytime with stories, music, movement activities and a simple craft in the library’s Kids’ Program Room. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration is required. Call 630-552-2025 to register.
Rhyme Time: From 10:30 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 10 and 17, babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult can attend a lapsit storytime featuring action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story and parent-child reading time. The event takes place in the library’s Meeting Room. Adult participation is important. Registration is required. Call 630-552-2025 to register.
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/.