Calendar

Plano Animal Shelter at the Water Safety Fair

April 25, 2019, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Carpenter Recreation Center

While you're enjoying the Water Safety Fair, stop by and see us. You might just find a new furry family member!

Plano Community Band presents Sounds of Spring

April 28, 2019, 2:30 PM

Love Where You Live Service Day

April 27, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Northeast Bible Church

Please join us on Saturday, April 27th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM to provide services in the Meadows-Ridgewood neighborhood of Plano. Area-wide service projects include litter cleanup. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please visit PlanoNeighborhoods.org/VolunteerwithNSD We hope to see you there!

Board of Adjustment

April 23, 2019, 3:00 PM

Heritage Commission Meeting

April 23, 2019, 6:00 PM @ Senator Florence Shapiro Council Chambers

Plano Housing Authority

April 23, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Plano Housing Authority

City of Plano National Community Development Week Tour

April 26, 2019, 10:00 AM

“LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE” SERVICE PROJECT TOUR

April 27, 2019, 9:30 AM

Fair Housing and Housing Resources

April 23, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ First Christian Church - Fellowship Hall

Join us to learn about fair housing, housing rights for people with disabilities, tenant/homebuyer rights and affordable housing programs. Speakers include North Texas Fair Housing Center, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, and City of Plano. Refreshments and pizza will be served, and childcare will be available for ages 4-12. A raffle will be held for everyone who pre-registered, so register today! Click here to register or call 972-208-8150.

Fair Housing and Housing Resources for Case Managers

April 25, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Join us to learn about fair housing, housing rights for people with disabilities, tenant/homebuyer rights and affordable housing programs. Speakers include North Texas Fair Housing Center, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging, and City of Plano. The event is case manager focused, but open to all members of the public. Two contact hours of CEU will be offered for licensed social workers. A raffle will be held for everyone who pre-registered, so register today! Click here to register or call 972-208-8150.

Love Where You Live: Neighborhood Litter Cleanup

April 27, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Please join us on Saturday, April 27th to provide services in the Meadows-Ridgewood neighborhood of Plano. Area-wide service projects include litter cleanup. More information about this event can be found at PlanoNeighborhoods.org/LWYL.

Discovery Time

April 24, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Davis Library

Stories and hands-on activities introduce simple STEAM concepts just right for preschoolers. Ages 3-5

Sensory Storytime

April 24, 2019, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Davis Library

An interactive, inclusive storytime ideal for children with special needs such as autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges or short attention spans. Activities are designed to stimulate the senses and promote learning – read books, sing songs, move around and have fun! Visit the children’s desk or email sensorystorytime@plano.gov for more info and to check availability. Ages 3 & up

Technology Training: 3D Printing

April 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Davis Library

Delve a little deeper into 3D design with this class designed for teens and adults. No registration required. Space is first come – first served. You may bring your own laptop with appropriate software. Ages 13+

Genealogy: Legacy Research

April 23, 2019, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Genealogy Center

Join the Legacy Users Group for information sharing, research tips, webinars and one-on-one help. Adults

Dance Party

April 26, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Haggard Library

Music helps with early literacy. Move to the music, listen to books with beat and have lots of fun. Ages 2-5

Cricut: Contact Paper

April 27, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Haggard Library

Create your own logo, paper figure, or anything you can think of using contact paper and the Cricut. Class is held in the Haggard Teen Digital Creation Space. No registration required. Space is first come-first served. Classes beyond “level 101” require experience with the software. Grades 6-12

The Shape of Poetry

April 27, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Haggard Library

Taste of Mah Jong

April 28, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Haggard Library

Meet new friends & play Mah Jong! Both American and Chinese sets will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own set to share. No scoring or gambling! Come and go. Adults

World of Robots

April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Haggard Library

Interact with the world of robots. From programming friendly bees to driving motorized vehicles, there's something for everyone. Come and go. All ages

Play & Learn

April 29, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Haggard Library

Playing is learning! Toddlers explore and connect in this unstructured and imaginative playtime. Parent/Caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Math Tutoring

April 23, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Harrington Library

FOR CONTINUING FALL 2018 STUDENTS. Free tutoring help is available every week at the library. Tutoring is for students struggling to maintain grade-level math, not those in advanced or honors classes. All materials will be provided, and students are encouraged to bring any unfinished math homework with them. Tutoring is provided by volunteers. Grades 1-12

English as a Second Language Classes / Clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma

April 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Harrington Library

Learn to speak, read, and write in English. Classes are free. Online curriculum and books are provided. A Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) funded and approved program managed by Denton ISD Adult Education and Literacy. / Aprende a hablar, leer y escribir en inglés. Las clases son gratuitas. Se provee libros y un plan de estudios en línea. Un programa financiado y aprobado por la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas (TWC) administrado por Denton ISD Educación y Alfabetización de Adultos.

Tiny Techies

April 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Harrington Library

Introduce your preschooler to technology concepts in this special storytime series. Books, flannels and activities will be used in each session to explore a new concept. Ages 3-5

Bookmark Contest Art Celebration

April 25, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Harrington Library

Celebrate the creativity of our local bookmark artists. See bookmarks and other artwork on display, tour the 18st AIRSpace, and see Caterina Provost-Smith, the artist in residence at work. Get creative at different art stations, and participate in a group art project. Bookmark Contest Winners Ceremony begins at 7pm. All ages

3D Printing Class

April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Harrington Library

Learn the basics of 3D printing and get an introduction to 3D design. Students under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. Grades 3 & up

English as a Second Language Classes / Clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma

April 29, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Harrington Library

Learn to speak, read, and write in English. Classes are free. Online curriculum and books are provided. A Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) funded and approved program managed by Denton ISD Adult Education and Literacy. / Aprende a hablar, leer y escribir en inglés. Las clases son gratuitas. Se provee libros y un plan de estudios en línea. Un programa financiado y aprobado por la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas (TWC) administrado por Denton ISD Educación y Alfabetización de Adultos.

Math Tutoring

April 30, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Harrington Library

FOR CONTINUING FALL 2018 STUDENTS. Free tutoring help is available every week at the library. Tutoring is for students struggling to maintain grade-level math, not those in advanced or honors classes. All materials will be provided, and students are encouraged to bring any unfinished math homework with them. Tutoring is provided by volunteers. Grades 1-12

Morning Mindstretchers

April 24, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Parr Library

Play educational games with your child, including simple math, science and early literacy activities. Come and go. Ages 3-5

English as a Second Language Classes / Clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma

April 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Parr Library

Learn to speak, read, and write in English. Classes are free. Online curriculum and books are provided. A Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) funded and approved program managed by Denton ISD Adult Education and Literacy. / Aprende a hablar, leer y escribir en inglés. Las clases son gratuitas. Se provee libros y un plan de estudios en línea. Un programa financiado y aprobado por la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas (TWC) administrado por Denton ISD Educación y Alfabetización de Adultos.

Sensory Storytime

April 25, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Parr Library

An interactive, inclusive storytime ideal for children with special needs such as autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges or short attention spans. Activities are designed to stimulate the senses and promote learning – read books, sing songs, move around and have fun! Visit the children’s desk or email sensorystorytime@plano.gov for more info and to check availability. Ages 3 & up

Book Clubs: Brown Bag Book Club

April 25, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Parr Library

Read and discuss the featured book. Adults

Play & Learn

April 29, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Parr Library

Playing is learning! Toddlers explore and connect in this unstructured and imaginative playtime. Parent/Caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

English as a Second Language Classes / Clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma

April 29, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Parr Library

Learn to speak, read, and write in English. Classes are free. Online curriculum and books are provided. A Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) funded and approved program managed by Denton ISD Adult Education and Literacy. / Aprende a hablar, leer y escribir en inglés. Las clases son gratuitas. Se provee libros y un plan de estudios en línea. Un programa financiado y aprobado por la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas (TWC) administrado por Denton ISD Educación y Alfabetización de Adultos.

Registration - English as a Second Language Classes

April 29, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Parr Library

Register for English as a Second Language Classes. Please bring a photo ID. The classes are Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) funded and approved programs managed by Denton ISD Adult Education and Literacy. Patrons can call Denton ISD AEL for additional registration information: 469-925-0610 or email glumbreras@dentonisd.org.

Audition: Music Recording

April 29, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Parr Library

Learn how to record instruments and vocals using Audition. Classes are held in the Parr Digital Creation Space. No registration required - space is first come, first served. Ages 13 & up

Bullet Journaling

April 23, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Join us for a 3-week series where you will learn how to create, organize and decorate a bullet journal. A great tool to bring order to your life! Limited supplies or space – free tickets required, distributed 30 minutes before the program. Ages 16+

Math Tutoring

April 25, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Schimelpfenig Library

FOR CONTINUING FALL 2018 STUDENTS. Free tutoring help is available every week at the library. Tutoring is for students struggling to maintain grade-level math, not those in advanced or honors classes. All materials will be provided, and students are encouraged to bring any unfinished math homework with them. Tutoring is provided by volunteers. Grades 1-12

Technology Training: Lynda.com

April 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Learn how to search, save videos and set up a profile to get the most out of this free library resource. Lynda.com will teach you anything from Excel to Photoshop to how to play the ukulele. No registration required. Space is first come – first served. You may bring your own laptop with appropriate software. Adults

Parachute Party

April 27, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Up, down, and round and round - join us for rhymes and songs using giant parachutes. Ages 2-5

Watercolor Works

April 27, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Express your artistic genes with fun and creative watercolor painting. All ages

Readers and Waggers

April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Bring your favorite book from home or choose one from the library and read it to a Heart of Texas Therapy dog. Grades K-5

Citizenship Classes

April 29, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Schimelpfenig Library

US citizenship classes are designed to help legal residents prepare for their naturalization exam. Learn civics, history, government, vocabulary, reading and writing necessary for the exam. English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Presented by Light of Hope Immigration Law Center. Adults

DIY Fabric Books

April 30, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Create a sensory book for baby that's fun to look at, makes cool noises and is exciting to touch. Adults

Water Safety Fair

April 25, 2019, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Carpenter Recreation Center

Artfest

April 27, 2019, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM @ Haggard Park

Artfest

April 28, 2019, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Haggard Park

Rhyme Time - Haggard

April 23, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Haggard Library

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! Ages 0-24 months

Rhyme Time - Harrington

April 23, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Harrington Library

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! Ages 0-24 months

Toddler Time - Schimelpfenig

April 23, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Babes in Arms - Davis

April 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Davis Library

Rhymes, music and movement for the youngest babies. Bring a blanket for baby. Pre-walkers and parent/caregiver only please! Ages 0-9

Rhyme Time - Parr

April 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Parr Library

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! Ages 0-24 months

Preschool Storytime - Haggard

April 23, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Haggard Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Preschool Storytime - Harrington

April 23, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Harrington Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Preschool Storytime - Davis

April 23, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Davis Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Preschool Storytime - Parr

April 23, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Parr Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Family Storytime - Parr

April 23, 2019, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Parr Library

An interactive program for all ages with books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets and songs to encourage a love of reading and the library. Parent/caregiver participation required. All ages

Rhyme Time - Schimelpfenig

April 24, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! Ages 0-24 months

Family Storytime - Davis

April 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Davis Library

An interactive program for all ages with books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets and songs to encourage a love of reading and the library. Parent/caregiver participation required. All ages

Toddler Time - Haggard

April 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Haggard Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Toddler Time - Parr

April 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Parr Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Preschool Storytime - Schimelpfenig

April 24, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Toddler Time - Harrington

April 24, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Harrington Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Babes in Arms - Haggard

April 24, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Haggard Library

Rhymes, music and movement for the youngest babies. Bring a blanket for baby. Pre-walkers and parent/caregiver only please! Ages 0-9 months

Family Storytime - Davis

April 24, 2019, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Davis Library

An interactive program for all ages with books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets and songs to encourage a love of reading and the library. Parent/caregiver participation required. All ages

Family Storytime - Harrington

April 24, 2019, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Harrington Library

An interactive program for all ages with books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets and songs to encourage a love of reading and the library. Parent/caregiver participation required. All ages

Toddler Time - Davis

April 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Davis Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Preschool Storytime - Haggard

April 25, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Haggard Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Rhyme Time - Schimelpfenig

April 25, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! Ages 0-24 months

Babes in Arms - Parr

April 25, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Parr Library

Rhymes, music and movement for the youngest babies. Bring a blanket for baby. Pre-walkers and parent/caregiver only please! Ages 0-9 months

Toddler Time - Davis

April 25, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Davis Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Rhyme Time - Davis

April 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Davis Library

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! Ages 0-24 months

Rhyme Time - Haggard

April 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Haggard Library

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! Ages 0-24 months

Toddler Time - Parr

April 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Parr Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Preschool Storytime - Parr

April 26, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Parr Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Rhyme Time - Davis

April 26, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Davis Library

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! Ages 0-24 months

Family Storytime - Davis

April 27, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Davis Library

An interactive program for all ages with books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets and songs to encourage a love of reading and the library. Parent/caregiver participation required. All ages

Babes in Arms - Schimelpfenig

April 29, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Rhymes, music and movement for the youngest babies. Bring a blanket for baby. Pre-walkers and parent/caregiver only please! Ages 0-9 months

Toddler Time - Harrington

April 29, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Harrington Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Toddler Time - Davis

April 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Davis Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Toddler Time - Haggard

April 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Haggard Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Toddler Time - Parr

April 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Parr Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Preschool Storytime - Harrington

April 29, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Harrington Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Preschool Storytime - Schimelpfenig

April 29, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Family Storytime - Haggard

April 29, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Haggard Library

An interactive program for all ages with books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets and songs to encourage a love of reading and the library. Parent/caregiver participation required. All ages

Rhyme Time - Haggard

April 30, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Haggard Library

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! Ages 0-24 months

Rhyme Time - Harrington

April 30, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Harrington Library

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! Ages 0-24 months

Toddler Time - Schimelpfenig

April 30, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months

Babes in Arms - Davis

April 30, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Davis Library

Rhymes, music and movement for the youngest babies. Bring a blanket for baby. Pre-walkers and parent/caregiver only please! Ages 0-9

Rhyme Time - Parr

April 30, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Parr Library

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! Ages 0-24 months

Preschool Storytime - Haggard

April 30, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Haggard Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Preschool Storytime - Harrington

April 30, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Harrington Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Preschool Storytime - Davis

April 30, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Davis Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Preschool Storytime - Parr

April 30, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Parr Library

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged. Ages 3-5

Family Storytime - Parr

April 30, 2019, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Parr Library

An interactive program for all ages with books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets and songs to encourage a love of reading and the library. Parent/caregiver participation required. All ages

Winter-Spring 2019 Registration

December 1, 2018, 8:00 AM - April 30, 2019, 5:00 PM

Registration for Winter-Spring 2019 classes begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 for Plano residents and at 5 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 3 for everyone else. Swim, hike, dance, do tai chi and yoga, brush up on computer skills, paint, sew, camp under the stars, kayak or learn to draw. You can also get an early start on spring break and summer camps.

Water Safety Fair

April 25, 2019, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Carpenter Park Recreation Center

Join us for this fun family event and learn how to stay safe around water this summer! The event offers live water safety demonstrations, drowning and response simulation, residential pool safety, games, prize giveaways, life jacket safety, infant survival demonstration of lessons, water slide safety, whales tales and more!

The Plano Half Marathon

April 27, 2019, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Amphitheater at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve

At over 800 acres, the beautiful Oak Point Nature Preserve will be host to the Plano Half Marathon. The course will showcase some of the best urban park trails in the Dallas/Fort Worth area while winding through woodland oaks, blackland prairie, along side creeks, city streets and more. The entire course will be on paved trails and city streets. After the race kick back and relax. The start/finish will be staged from the Oak Point Amphitheater. Participants will have access to food, beer, music and more. If you are looking for a beautiful course designed for PRs, then this is the race for you. This is an environmentally friendly race and it is our goal to keep the trails litter free to preserve their beauty. Cups won't be supplied during this racing event. Please bring your refillable water bottles and we will refill them at the aid stations.

Plano ArtFest

April 27, 2019, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM @ McCall Plaza

Plano Artfest is a FREE community event built around artistic inclusiveness, creative curiosities, and cultural connection. The 2019 festival will include a week of community art programming that culminates in a two-day festival in the Downtown Plano Arts District. There will be live music, contemporary art installations, performances from local arts groups, a makers market of craftsman and artisans, family chalk art, a kids zone with bounce houses, and much more. Come let your creativity loose!

Plano ArtFest

April 28, 2019, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ McCall Plaza

Plano Artfest is a FREE community event built around artistic inclusiveness, creative curiosities, and cultural connection. The 2019 festival will include a week of community art programming that culminates in a two-day festival in the Downtown Plano Arts District. There will be live music, contemporary art installations, performances from local arts groups, a makers market of craftsman and artisans, family chalk art, a kids zone with bounce houses, and much more. Come let your creativity loose!

Crossing the Line: What Happens Next?

April 24, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Schimelpfenig Library

Please join us for the Plano Police Department Victim Services Unit's first Lunch & Learn seminar. Statistics show that one in three women and one in six men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact at some point in their lives. This seminar will focus on the effects that sexual assault has on an individual, the options survivors have on reporting, and local resources. Refreshments will be served. Please register at https://whathappensnextsa.eventbrite.com.

For more information, please contact the Plano Police Department's Victim Services Unit or by calling (972) 941-2680.

Drug Take Back Initiative

April 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Plano Police Department, in a collaborative effort with the Drug Enforcement Agency, will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction. Drop-of locations are open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at these following locations:

Clark High School, 523 W. Spring Creek Parkway Plano East Senior High School, 3000 Los Rios Boulevard Plano Senior High School, 2200 Independence Parkway Plano West Senior High School, 5601 W. Parker Road

Take advantage of this opportunity to safely and legally discard unneeded pills, including pain prescriptions and other controlled substance medications, as these pills can only be accepted for disposal when law enforcement is present.

Additional information is available in the event press release or you may call the Police Public Information Office at (972) 941-2433.

Pop-Up Block Party Reservation for Merriman Estates HOA

April 27, 2019, 3:00 PM - April 29, 2019, 12:00 PM