Library Hours

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 9pm Friday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sunday: 1 - 5pm Hours may vary during holidays - please call ahead for any changes. Genealogy/Local History  Monday & Friday: 1pm - 5pm Tuesday & Saturday : 10am - 5pm Wednesday & Thursday: 10am - 7pm Closed Sunday

Locations and Contact Information

Gladys Harrington Library 1501 18th Street (75074) 972.941.7175 Map Manager - Cathy Ziegler	L.E.R. Schimelpfenig Library 5024 Custer Road (75023 ) 972.769.4200 Map Manager - Brent Bloechle
W.O. Haggard, Jr. Library 2501 Coit Road (75075 ) 972.769.4250 Map Manager - Glen Pourciau	Maribelle M. Davis Library 7501-B Independence Parkway (75025)  972.208.8000 Map Manager - Sandy Gillman
Christopher A. Parr Library 6200 Windhaven Parkway (75093)  972.769.4300 Map Manager - April Hill	Municipal Reference Library 1520 Ave. K 972.941.7377 Librarian & Library Web Site Coordinator: Bob Loftin
Library Administration 2501 Coit Road 972.769.4208 Director of Libraries: Joyce Baumbach
Book Drops On the west side of each library building.
Map to Allen Public Library and Collin College Libraries.

Renewing Items

To renew items online click here and enter the online Catalog. Click on the Patron Account tab. Log in with your library barcode and the last four digits of your telephone number. Click on the Items tab and then select items to renew. Access your library record online or dial (972) 867-3326

Returning Items

Materials may be returned inside any Plano Public Library (locations) during regular library hours, or any library bookdrop. Due to our reciprocal borrowing agreement, materials may also be returned to the Allen Public Library.

Loan Periods

7 Days - DVDs  (excluding instructional and those with a playing time longer than 10 hours), current Bluebonnet books, current tax books, Easy holiday books, and science experiment books. 3 Weeks - all other items Borrowing is limited to 50 total items per cardholder. Once the limit is reached, borrowing will not be permitted until the cardholder's record falls below 50 items.  All materials may be renewed one time in-person, online, or by telephone if they are not on hold for another patron. Hold requests are limted to 20 per card and may be placed on items currently not available for checkout. When placing an item on hold, patrons may select any Plano library for item pickup. When the item becomes available, patrons will be notified by email, telephone or mail.

Overdue Charges

DVDs - $1.00 per day All other items - $.25 per day Maximum charge - $10.00 per item Patrons are responsible for all materials charged to their library card until materials are checked back in. Patrons must pay overdue charges when items are returned beyond due dates and pay replacement costs plus a $5.00 non-refundable processing fee for lost and/or damaged items. For materials not returned or paid for after 41 days and/or for uncollected fines in excess of $25.00, payment will be sought by a collection agency. A $10.00 collection fee will also be assessed. If library cards are lost or stolen, please notify Plano Public Library. Sets returned with missing pieces will accrue fines on the paton record until the complete set is returned. If any piece of a set is lost, the patron will be charged the cost of an entire replacement set.

SelfCheck

Check out your own books by using SelfCheck. The SelfCheck machine is easier to use than an ATM. Just follow the directions on the screen. Avoid waiting in line at the circulation desk. On your next visit to the libraries, we will be glad to demonstrate how to use SelfCheck.

Library Cards

How do I get a library card? Applications may be completed at the circulation desk at any of Plano's five libraries. Library users must be registered in order to borrow materials from the library and to access specific computer services. There are several types of cards available: Patron Card Any resident of the metroplex is eligible to register for a library card providing he/she can verify a current local address. You must present evidence of current local address such as driver's license or another document with your name and your current address. For example, a piece of mail with a current address, such as a recent public utility bill, with typed or computer-generated, printed checks, insurance cards, voter's registration card, lease, purchase agreement.There is no charge for any library card regardless of city of residence. If children are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign their application and agree to take responsibility for all materials borrowed on the card. Visitor Card Visitor cards will be issued for library privileges requested by patrons age 18 and over who reside outside the library's service area and who are temporarily living and working in Plano. The patron's permanent address, local address, contact phone number, and driver's license must be provided before a temporary card will be issued. Visitors cards are valid for six months only. Temporary Internet Card Guest ID numbers will be issued for Internet access requested by patrons age 18 and over. Patrons requesting a Guest ID must sign an Internet Policy Acknowledgement and Use Form. The Guest ID numbers are valid for one business day and are for Internet access only. Where Can I Use my Card? You can use your Plano Public Library System card at any of Plano's five libraries (locations). Because of our reciprocal borrowing agreement, you can also use your card at Allen Public Library. How can I use my card? Check out books, audio, magazines, log on to databases, etc.

 Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary loan is a service provided to obtain materials which are not owned by  Plano Public Library System (PPLS). Materials that may be obtained include books, audios, videos and photocopies of articles from magazines and newspapers. A PPLS library card is required to use interlibrary loan. Patrons with fines in excess of $5.00 will not be allowed to place ILL requests or check out ILL materials until fines are paid. There is a ten item limit per month per household for interlibrary loan requests. How Interlibrary Loan Works: Patrons  can complete a form available at the reference desk at each library or complete and submit one of the online electronic forms below.  Information is verified and sent to the Interlibrary Loan office. A search is performed on a database that includes over 6,000 institutions nationwide. Methods for Requesting Materials Plano Public Library System offers several ways for patrons to request interlibrary loan materials. Forms are available at all libraries and may be completed and submitted at the library.It is also possible to send requests by email, using the web-based ILL Book, Audio, Video Request form or the ILL Periodical Request form. Genealogy Interlibrary Loan requests for microfilm - please use this form. How long does it take to receive my request? Times vary greatly due to factors such as the location of the lending library and availability of the item requested. A good rule of thumb is three to six weeks. How much does this service cost? There are no charges for interlibrary loans. However, normal charges apply for overdue fines or lost books. When my request arrives how will I be notified? Patrons will be notified over the phone by the Library's electronic notification system. How long can I keep the material? The lending library specifies the checkout period. Occasionally the lending library specifies that the item is for "In Library Use Only" and the material may not leave the library. No renewals are allowed on interlibrary loan materials. Where do I return the materials? Interlibrary loan materials can be returned to any of Plano's five libraries or bookdrops.

Special Services

As part of the Texas State Libraries program for Library Services for Print Impaired Persons, Haggard Library has received closed circuit televisions and HumanWare Clearview Color Readers. These devices magnify any printed material and transmit it to the attached televisions. The images can easily be adjusted to the required magnification, color and contrast to aid those with vision limitations or difficulties to read print. This equipment has been lent to the library system for a two year period. For more information on this equipment and its availability, contact Haggard Library at 972.769.4250. Patrons with a visual or physical handicap are eligible for service from the Texas State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped if their handicap prevents them from reading standard printed material. An "Application for Free Library Service" from the Texas State Library may be obtained from the library system. Other Special Services include: Ask a Librarian Books by Mail Computer Printouts  -- $.10/copy Copy Machines -- $.10/copy Equipment for Visually Impaired (Haggard) Holds Income Tax Forms Interlibrary Loan Internet Access Microfilm/Fiche Readers and Printers -- $.10/copy (Haggard) MS Word/Excel/Publisher/PowerPoint/Access Online Database Services Reference Used Magazine and Book Sales

Special Collections

The following special collections are available in the Plano Public Library System: Audio books and CDs at all five Plano libraries Business Chinese Language ESL (English as a Second Language) all five Plano libraries Genealogy, Local History, Texana, and Archives at Haggard Library Large Print at all five Plano libraries Law at Haggard Library  Magazines and Newspapers at all five Plano libraries New Adult Readers at all five Plano libraries Spanish Language at  Harrington Library Special Interest Newspaper Clippings at Harrington Library Videos and DVDs at all five Plano libraries World Languages at Haggard