Craft events, Care Package Drive and kids’ activities in November and December at the Plano Library

Plano Community Public Library programs and events for November and December:

Holiday Closings: Wednesday, Nov. 27: Closing at 5:00 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 28: Closed all day

Adult Programs

Care Package Drive for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: Now through Dec. 6

Items needed include men’s and women’s socks, razors, mini lotion bottles, travel size shampoo and conditioner, bars of soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, travel size hand sanitizer, period products, gloves and winter hats. All items should be new/unopened. Volunteers from Operation Jesus will assemble and personally deliver the care packages to homeless individuals on Christmas morning in downtown Chicago. Packages can be dropped off at the Plano Library.

Yoga with Jen: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22

No-pressure yoga with certified instructor Jen Penn. Each week will be a full practice incorporating breath, movement and relaxation. Bring your own mat or use one of the library’s. All skill levels welcome. Registration for each class is separate—register to come to one, a few or all of them.

Homeschool Families Meetup: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 26 and Dec. 10

For parents who homeschool. Children (all ages) and teens are welcome, too. No registration required. Come to the library to meet other homeschool families in a casual setting. We’ll have toys and games in the room for children to enjoy. This is not a drop-off program; parents and kids stay together. Location: Meeting Room.

Medicare Basics: 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2

Cindy Fields will give an overview of Medicare coverage, a review of Medicare Supplement and Advantage Plans and help to determine which Part D drug plan best fits your needs. Registration required. Location: Meeting Room.

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.

Technology Help Desk:

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 - Steve Goodwin

Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 - 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. Location: 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 here to assist constituents with navigating issues they face with any state or government agency or program. No registration required.

New Life for Old Bags: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 14

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. Location: Meeting Room.

Writers’ Group: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12

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

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 www.planolibrary.info

Knit & Crochet Group (In person): 4 to 6 p.m. every Friday

Led by talented 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. Location: Lower Level Meeting Room.

Call 630-552-2009 to register for Adult Programs

Kids’ Programs

Let’s Give Thanks Storytime: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. or 6 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25

This program will include stories, music, movement activities and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. For independent children ages 3-5, without an adult. Registration required.

Bookworms: 5 to 5:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2

Join us for healthy snacks, a craft, talking about books and picking out interesting books to read. This program is for everyone—those who love to hear stories, those who are beginning to read and those who are independent readers. For independent students in grades K-3, without an adult. Registration required.

Pizza & Pages Grades 7 - 9:

5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3

We’ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it and have some pizza. Registration required.

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 6-10, without an adult. A $5.00 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 10-18, without an adult. A $5.00 fee must be paid at the time of registration.

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

Plano Library is located at 15 W. North St., in Plano.