Painting events, crafts and more in December at Plano Library

Plano Community Public Library has numerous programs and events planned for December.

The library, located at 15 W. North St. in Plano, will also be closed for the holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 24; Wednesday, Dec. 25; Tuesday, Dec. 31; and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

Adult Programs

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

Crafts to Go – Scallop Shell Trinket Holder: Saturday, Dec. 7. Free take-home craft kits available to adults and high school students on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

Homeschool Families Meetup: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the meeting room. For parents who homeschool. Children of all ages and teens are welcome, too. No registration required. Come to the library to meet other homeschool families in a casual setting. Toys and games will be available in the room for children to enjoy. This is not a drop-off program; parents and kids stay together.

Technology Help Desk: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, with Steve Goodwin, and noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 with Joshua Carlson. A free drop-in opportunity to meet with a tech expert. Get help with questions you may have about your computer, cell phone, tablet or e-reader. Please bring your device with you for the best experience. No registration required. Both times will be held on the upper level.

State Sen. Rezin’s Traveling Office Hours: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. A representative from state Sen. Sue Rezin’s office will be available to assist constituents with navigating issues they face with any state or government agency or program. No registration required.

Writers’ Group: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in person in the meeting room or via Zoom. Come join other writers to discuss your work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration required. Zoom meeting ID is 988 2555 0591 and passcode is 048559.

New Life for Old Bags: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 14, in the meeting room. Help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. For more information, contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net or 708-846-1704. No registration required.

Painting with Petite Palette - “Winter Birch Song”: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. An artist from The Petite Palette will lead the class in creating an acrylic on canvas painting. Open to high school students and adults. A $15 fee for each class must be paid at the time of registration.

Card Making Classes - “Farm Fresh Christmas”: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. 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. A $5 fee for each class must be paid at the time of registration.

Book Club: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. “A Dog’s Way Home” by W. Bruce Cameron will be discussed. The book for January will be “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. This group reads a variety of genres. Newcomers are welcome anytime.

Knit & Crochet Group (via Zoom): 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): 4 to 6 p.m. every Friday in the lower level meeting room. Led by crochet artist Karen Perez. Come knit and crochet with others, or come learn how to crochet. Limited supplies provided. 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.

Create Art with Petite Palette – Elf Magic – Ages 6 - 10: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. An artist from The Petite Palette will lead the class in creating an acrylic on canvas painting. For independent students ages 6 to 10, without an adult. A $5 fee must be paid at the time of registration.

Create Art with Petite Palette – Wrapped in Winter – Ages 10 - 18: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. An artist from The Petite Palette will lead the class in creating an acrylic on canvas painting. For independent students ages 10 to 18, without an adult. A $5 fee must be paid at the time of registration.