Plano library lists upcoming programs for February 2023

Plano Community Library has announced upcoming programs. The library is at 15 W. North St. in Plano. For information, call 630-552-2030 or visit planolibrary.info. To register for youth programs, call 630-552-2025.

Adult programs

Writers’ Group: Thursdays, Jan. 26 and Feb. 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m., meeting room. In person or via Zoom. Come join other writers to discuss your work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration required. Zoom meeting ID: 988 2555 0591 Passcode: 048559

Crafts to Go: Available Wednesday, Feb. 1. Free craft kits for adults and high school students, available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

New Life for Old Bags: Saturday, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon, 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.

Homeschool Families Meetup: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Meeting Room. For parents who homeschool. Children (all ages) and teens are welcome. No registration required. Meet other homeschool families in a casual setting. There will be toys and games in the meeting room for children to enjoy. This is not a drop-off program; parents and kids stay together.

Book Club: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This group reads a variety of genres. Newcomers are welcome any time. No registration required. “The Ride of Her Life” by Elizabeth Letts will be discussed. The book for March will be “Call of the Wild” by Jack London. Books are available at the Checkout Desk.

Knit & Crochet Group: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, via Zoom. 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.

Youth programs

Create Science @ The Library: Monday, Jan. 30, 6 to 7 p.m. Join us as we learn about snow. We’ll create some fake snow, learn about the different kinds of snow and make paper snowflakes. Come dressed for messy fun. This is an indoor program, no real snow is involved. For independent students in grades K-8. Registration required. Call 630-552-2025 to register.

Preschool Pajama Storytime: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Put on your pajamas, grab your blanket, and join us for some of our favorite preschool stories, songs and a craft. For 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, along with their families. Registration required. Call 630-552-2025 to register.

Pizza and Pages: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 5 to 5:45 p.m. We’ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza! “Amari and the Night Brothers” by B.B. Alston will be discussed. Registration required.

Preschool Storytime Session 1: Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. For independent 3-6 year olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration required. Call 630-552-2025 to register.

Rhyme Time Session 1: Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 10:30 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 6:30 p.m. For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lapsit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Call 630-552-2025 to register.