JANUARY 2020
Take Action on Your Business Idea

Get business coaching from a SCORE Mentor beginning February 6 at Schimelpfenig Library . SCORE ( Service Corps of Retired Executives) is the nation’s largest network of expert business mentors dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground and grow. Bring your questions or business challenges to a mentor for practical business advice. Appointments for this free service are available on Thursdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or noon. To schedule, call SCORE at 214-987-9491.
 
Learn about SCORE services and meet mentor Don Walter at an Introduction to SCORE at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21. Get started on a business plan with the SCORE workshop, Introduction to Writing a Business Plan , at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12 at Davis Library .
 
Plano Public Library supports career and business pursuits with access to Lynda.com , Reference USA and programs on soft skills, job search, time management and more. See page 19 of Engage for details. 
We’ve Got Your Back

A re you the parent or caregiver of a child with special needs? Our sensory backpacks are specially designed for children on the autism spectrum and those with sensory integration challenges or attention issues. Themes include empathy, anxiety, sound, daily living and mindfulness.

Each backpack contains a selection of resources on the theme. The self-regulation backpack contains picture books on emotions and behavior, a guide for parents of children on the spectrum, fidget balls, rollers and a set of self-calming cards. Use the backpacks to engage with your child in a fun and educational way. Looking for more? Join us for our Special Needs and Autism-Friendly Programs (SNAP) this spring.  
Save to Meet Your Goals

Whether you’re just getting the hang of managing your personal finances or becoming a stock marke t wiz, Plano Public Library resources help you plan your fina ncial future.

Morningstar Investment Research Center and other library databases offer in-depth information on stocks and other funds. Use tools and tutorials to develop an investment portfolio to reach your personal savings goals.

With the RBDigital and Flipster apps, enjoy mobile access to the latest issues of the most trusted financial magazines including Fortune , Bloomberg Businessweek , Money and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance .

For young investors, check out Credo’s Teen Finance Series to learn financial independence and to save for college. Build a plan for your money with personal finance materials from Plano Public Library or attend an upcoming Money Smart class this spring. The library is #morethanbooks!
Meet Bestselling Author Lisa Gardner

Start the New Year off with a special Pop-Up Author event featuring bestselling author Lisa Gardner at Haggard Library on Wednesday, January 29. Gardner discusses her latest thriller, "When You See Me," which brings together three of her recurring characters to investigate a mysterious murder from the past.

A free book signing and discussion at 7:30 p.m. follows a ticketed reception at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the reception are available online .Ticket holders receive a copy of the book and front-row seating at the book signing. The reception is sponsored by Friends of the Plano Public Library. A Friends membership is a great way to support the library while enjoying benefits such as early notice of Pop-Up Author events and free entry into the annual Book Sale. 
Embrace The Weird and Wonderful
World of Science

Explore strange scientific marvels at the Library this spring and learn from nature with this exciting monthly family program series. Investigate animal tracks, waste, decomposition, bugs and more. Bring your family for fascinating facts and even some laughs.

Visit all five library locations with this series . Tickets are distributed 30 minutes before the program starts. Arrive early and interact with science exhibits provided by the University of Texas at Dallas. Plano Public Library also offers Science Online for science learning from home with your Plano library card.
Begins January 11
January 15
January 14
Request the #morethanbooks outreach van for your adult or
family-focused event.

Schedule a small group class at the Library for scouts, home schoolers and early learners.


All Plano Public Library locations and book drops are closed on Sunday, January 19 and Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Online resources and eLibrary are available.
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