Get Your Words in Order
Communication is often the key to success, especially when it comes to the workplace. Plano Public Library offers practical programs to build strong oral and written communication skills.
McClain Watson, Director of the UTD Business Communications Center, shares his professional expertise on daily communication in
Make Engaging Small Talk
on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m., and
Write Effective Email
on Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. at
Schimelpfenig Library
.
Gain confidence from simple tips and practice.
Whether you’re marketing a business, pitching an idea or a cause, or looking for a new job, telling your story in a concise and impactful way is important. Learn how to express your ideas or vision clearly at
Tell Your Story in 60 Seconds
on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m.
at Schimelpfenig Library
, led by Andrella Thomas from Capital One.
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Safety Storytime Series
Plano’s brave and dedicated first responders help keep people safe every day. This spring, learn about safety from Plano’s 9-1-1 Public Safety Communications team, Plano Fire-Rescue and Plano Police Department.
Guest readers will share stories and songs about safety and provide important tips on how to stay safe at home, school and around town. You might even get a chance to check out emergency vehicles used to serve our community! (Vehicles expected unless responding to a community need.)
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Get Money $mart
- Learn how to maximize your benefits at Understanding Social Security Benefits on Friday, Feb. 14, 9:30 a.m. at Schimelpfenig Library.
- Cover the basics of Medicare and other options to help with healthcare costs at Medicare 101. Join us for either session: Friday, Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m. at Schimelpfenig Library, or Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m. at Haggard Library.
- Find out how to save money while eating well at Healthy Eating on a Budget on Friday, March 6, 9:30 a.m. at Schimelpfenig Library.
Browse
Engage f
or a complete list of upcoming programs.
For other resources, use your library card to read Kiplinger’s Personal Finance in RB Digital
eMagazines
to a
ssess your retirement planning and learn fundamentals of credit card management. Or check out a guide from the
Weiss Financial Literacy
series to explore topics including starting a 401k, managing debt and understanding insurance.
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Read Newspapers from Near and Far with PressReader
The Dallas Morning News, Columbus Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times: Read newspapers online from home or on the go and save money using your library card and
PressReader
from
RB Digital.
Explore national, provincial and global leading newspapers
from over 100 countries in 60 languages and browse by region, category or language.
With the press of a button, translate your favorites from their original language into more than 16 languages.
Find PressReader under eBooks & More from the Library landing page. Once you select RB Digital,
scroll to the bottom of the page
for PressReader. Qara'at saeidat! (Happy Reading!)
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Coding to Go with New STEAM Kits
Our popular
STEAM kit collection
continues to grow! New coding kits include
Code-a-pillar, Code and Go Robot Mouse, Code Master
and
Dash Robots
for elementary age children, as well as a
Science Cubetto
kit for preschoolers. Getting started with coding early helps children to become familiar with technology and develop problem-solving skills.
STEAM kits are self-contained mini-collections of books, DVD’s and hands-on items designed to introduce STEAM concepts—science, technology, engineering, art and math. The library offers STEAM kits for preschoolers, elementary age children, teens and even adults. You can now request a STEAM kit hold at any PPL location.
Share the fun of science with a friend and explore a variety of interesting STEAM programs! In February, visit the Library for a
3D Printing Intro
class, World of Robots, Math Mania or WeDo Freestyle! See pages 12-13 of
Engage
for details.
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family-focused event.
Schedule a small group class at the Library for scouts, home schoolers and early learners.
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