Plano Library Speaks

In this special episode of the Plano Public Library podcast, your hosts Bob and Rachel speak with Hema (Librarian) and Kanan (Library Support Supervisor) about the Holi festival, what it means to them, and how Holi is celebrated around the world.

Mark your calendars: celebrate Holi with Plano Public Library on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 2-4 pm at Haggard Library! All ages will learn about the Holi festival and South Asian culture through a variety of activities for all ages.

Learn More About Holi

Baby's First Holi by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. Print This classic first picture book for babies and toddlers has simple language and engaging, real-life photos that bring the joy and traditions of Holi to life.

Holi Hai by Chitra Soundar Print Gauri is excited to splash colors on everyone for Holi. But when she doesn't get her favorite color, Gauri gets mad. Will she find a way to overcome her anger and join in the festivities?

A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals by Christopher Corr Print With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture.

Holi Colors by Rina Singh Print A mother expresses the beauty of Holi and the many colors that come with it to her child.

Festival of Colors by Kabir Sehgal Print Siblings Chintoo and Mintoo collect flowers and press the petals into a fine powder as they prepare for Holi, the Indian springtime Festival of Colors.

Hindu Festivals Cookbook by Kerena Marchant Print Students will discover the diverse backgrounds of serving these special foods during the holiday season. Step-by-step instructions, along with corresponding full-color photographs, provide the reader with complete directions for the successful completion of the recipe.

Browse databases like Credo Reference and EBSCO for "Holi", "Holi festival", "Vishnu", "Radha" and "Hola Mohalla" to learn more about the different topics Kanan and Hema discussed.

Welcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library!

In this episode, your hosts, Rachel and Bob chat with library staff about a variety of topics, including science Early Learning programs, the Genealogy Center and more. See our show notes below for details and links.

Learning and Leading

We speak with Development Coordinator Kristin Linscott about how others see you. Some resources and programs mentioned in this segment:

LinkedIn Learning – available for Plano Public Library cardholders

• Elevator Pitch
• Reputation Management
• Personal Branding

Kanopy – available for Plano Public Library cardholders

Upcoming programs:

Resume/Interview Workshop on Friday, February 4 at 2 p.m. Register here Discover best practices for creating a resume. Learn how to turn your interview responses into personalized stories using the SAR (Situation, Action, Result) Method. Pick up tips and tools for interview success and find out how to follow up after the interview. Teens and adults are welcome. Presented by HR professionals from Capital One.

How to Conquer Overwhelm on Friday, February 11 at 1 p.m. Register here We all feel overwhelmed from time to time. It's not a good feeling and it can be quite paralyzing. Learn how to recognize overwhelm for what it is and get past it, so you can achieve your goals. Presented by Debra Austin, Chaos2Results Business Coaching & Consulting.

Team Up for Entrepreneurial Success (TUES) on Tuesday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Haggard Library. Register here This series will have a different topic of discussion each month. This is a great opportunity for the local small business owner/entrepreneur to network and interact with one another while receiving expert advice from a SCORE Dallas Mentor. In this session, we will discuss website creation and online presence.

Designing Your Elevator Speech on Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. Register here Communicate your idea, who you are, or how you can benefit a company or organization in a way such that any listener can understand it in a short period of time. Learn how to design your pitch to get a positive response. Presented by Andrella Thomas from Capital One.

What Story Are You Telling? on Monday, March 14 at 2 p.m. Register here How others perceive you depends on your choice of words, actions, and even your appearance. If you're not intentional in telling your story, you may not have the influence or image you desire. Learn the importance of establishing a strong personal brand and the five steps you can take to achieve one. Presented by Debra Austin, Chaos2Results Business Coaching & Consulting.

Personal Branding on Friday, April 8 at 2 p.m. Register here Branding is the conscious and intentional effort to create and influence public perception of an individual by positioning them as an authority in their industry, elevating their credibility, and differentiating themselves from the competition. Benefits are to ultimately advance their career, increase their circle of influence, and have a larger impact. Led by Capital One professionals.

Kids & Family

We speak with Librarian Brin Kieffer about Dino Lab, an Early Learning program.

Dino Lab (ages 2-5 years with parent/caregiver): Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Celebrate everything dinosaur with simple STEAM and early literacy activities. Come & Go.

Upcoming sessions:

• February 10 at 10 a.m. at Harrington Library
• March 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Parr Library
• April 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Schimelpfenig Library Did You Know? We speak with Genealogy Librarian Cheryl Smith about the Genealogy Center.

• Check out Genealogy Center resources here
• For online archives, see Collin County Images
• Find previously recorded virtual programs on YouTube, and upcoming classes on our calendar

Meet the Staff

We speak with Matt Clark, Library Services Representative, about the personal interests he brings to library programming.

Upcoming workshops that feature art (some of which Matt is leading!):

Intro to Watercolor on Saturday, February 12 at 3 p.m. at Haggard Library (ticketed, tween/teen)

Pistachio Flowers on Tuesday, February 15 at 7 p.m. at Schimelpfenig Library (ticketed, adults) Use pistachio shells to create colorful flowers that will brighten up any room

Paleo Art on Monday, February 21 at 2 p.m. at Haggard Library (ticketed, grades 3-5) How do we know what Wooly Mammoth, T-Rex, and Megatherium looked like if we have never seen one alive? Explore the world of Paleo-art and create your own pre-historic masterpiece.

3D Design – Unreal Engine: Basics (13+) on Wednesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. Register here Learn the basics of the Unreal Engine software and its potential uses for animation, video game development, lighting, and more! All skill levels welcome.

Crash Course in Comics on Friday, March 11 at 3 p.m. at Haggard Library (ticketed, tween/teen) Want to draw your own stories? Learn how to dive into making your very own comic books!

Constellation Embroidery on Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at Schimelpfenig Library (ticketed, adults) Learn basic embroidery stitches to make stars and create your own constellation

Welcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library!

In this episode, your hosts, Rachel and Bob chat with library staff about a variety of topics, from Babes in Arms storytime, business mentoring and more. See our show notes below for details and links.

Learning & Leading

We speak with Development Coordinator Kristin Linscott and SCORE Mentor Don Walter about business mentoring:

• Connect with a Dallas SCORE Mentor to receive free small business advice. Highly successful and experienced professionals and entrepreneurs serve as SCORE mentors, delivering valuable, timely and practical advice on every aspect for start-ups or existing businesses.
• Make an appointment by calling SCORE at 214-987-9491 or email Don Walter
• Appointments are available on Thursdays at Schimelpfenig Library at 5, 6 and 7pm

Other upcoming SCORE workshops:

Team Up for Entrepreneurial Success meets monthly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at Haggard Library Monthly meetings offer opportunities for networking, problem-solving, access to resources and coaching with SCORE Mentors, subject matter experts and Plano Library staff. Group discussion follows a brief business-focused presentation. Bring your challenges to the group for input, resources and solutions

• January 25: Start-Up Roadmap
• February 22: Website Creation & Online Presence
• March 22: Social Media
• April 26: Funding Options

Business Plan 101 on Thursday, February 17 at 6pm – Register here Learn the importance of having a plan and some of the essential elements needed to put you on the right path

Essential Steps for Starting a Business on Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30pm at Haggard Library An introductory workshop designed for the entrepreneur and small business owner to learn what's really needed of them to start and run a successful business

Roadmap to Business Startup Success on Saturday, April 23 at 10:30am at Haggard Library Review the steps that need to be followed to successfully launch a business – from the genesis of the idea through the legal aspects, competition research, financing, marketing and launch

Kids & Family

We speak with Librarian Tenille Miller about Babes in Arms storytime.

Babes in Arms is a lapsit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning. Babes in Arms is for babies ages 0-9 months with parents/caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief playtime with toys, bubbles and socialization for caregivers and babies, and runs typically 20-25 minutes.

The weekly spring 2022 Babes in Arms schedule:

• Mondays, 9:30am at Harrington Library
• Tuesdays, 9:30am at Parr Library
• Tuesdays, 11am at Haggard Library
• Wednesdays, 9:30am at Haggard Library
• Thursdays, 11am at Schimelpfenig Library

Did You Know?

We speak with Librarian Heather Torres about STEAM Kits.

Search "STEAM Kits" in the library catalog to see what's available and place holds.

A great way to explore some of our STEAM Kit activities is during STEAM Stop programs. Our spring 2022 schedule has three STEAM Stop events:

• Sunday, January 9 at 2pm at Schimelpfenig Library
• Sunday, February 6 at 2pm at Parr Library
• Sunday, March 6 at 2pm at Haggard Library

Meet the Staff

We speak with Librarian Peter Jackson about what he does at Plano Public Library, including 3D printing.

3D printing is available at the Davis, Harrington, and Parr Libraries. Objects are printed in ABS thermoplastic 1.75mm filament in a single staff-selected color with a PolyPrinter 229. The size limit is 8.75 by 8.75 by 8.75 inches and the cost is $0.20 per gram (cash, check or credit card). Please take a look at our 3D Printing page for more information.

For anyone interested in learning 3D printing and design, check out our upcoming spring classes:

Intro to 3D Printing (grades 3+): Explore the world of 3D printing, see our 3D printer and learn how to submit your designs for printing

Saturdays at 1pm at Parr Library: January 22 and March 12

3D Printing Class (grades 3+): Learn the basics of 3D printing and get an introduction to design. Students under 13 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. Bring a USB drive to save your projects

Saturdays at 1pm at Parr Library: February 12 and April 30

Welcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library!

In this episode, your hosts, Rachel and Bob chat with library staff about a variety of topics, from vision boarding to Selfie Book Talks and more. See our show notes below for details and links.

Learning & Leading

We speak with Development Coordinator Kristin Linscott about vision and goals:

• Steven Covey – Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
• LinkedIn Learning
• Pronunciator(language learning)
• Kanopy
• Vision Board Party at Schimelpfenig Library, December 14 at 7 p.m.: This is a goal-setting event to create a visualization of your 2022 goals, meet new friends and get creative. We will tackle goals through visual representations and reminders. You can place your vision board somewhere you can look at often to keep you focused and on track. A vision board is a collage of images and words representing a person's wishes or goals, intended to serve as inspiration or motivation.

Kids & Family

We speak with Librarian Emery Courtney about Toddler Time storytime and the importance of early literacy tools:

• Every Child Ready to Read– five principles we use to develop early literacy programs
• Storytime Calendar

Be sure to hand around until the final seconds of the show to hear a great audio sample of Toddler Time, including the Goodbye Song!

Did You Know?

We speak with Librarian Erik Knapp about his work on this blog, including:

• Selfie Book Talks
• Early Literacy Tips

Meet the Staff

We speak with Library Instructor and Research Specialist Hannah Bradley about Digital Creation Space programs and services:

• Digital Creation Space
• Upcoming Classes
• Previously Recorded Classes

featuring Cathe Spencer (Librarian), Jaime Eastman (Librarian), Kristin Linscott (Development Coordinator) and Sarah O'Pella (Librarian)

Welcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library!

In this second episode, your hosts, Rachel and Bob chat with library staff about a variety of topics, from nursery rhymes to art exhibits and more. See our show notes below for details and links.

Learning & Leading

In this segment, we'll explore resources for lifelong learning with a focus on business and career. Our guest for this episode (and future shows) is Kristin Linscott, from our Outreach & Engagement department, who discusses:

• Author John C. Maxwell, who has written many titles including: Talent is Never Enough (2020, also in eBook), Leadershift: the 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace (2019, also in Spanish), Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 (2018, also available as eBook, eAudiobook and in Spanish), and Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn for Kids (2016)
• The importance of planning, from strategic plans to food plans to estate plans
• LinkedIn Learning Courses: 5 Ways to Control Your Time
• Upcoming Programs: SCORE Mentoring, Roadmap to Business Startup Success, Ten Best Practices for Customer Service, and Enduring Job Loss or Pay Cut

Kids & Family

In this segment, we talk with Librarian and Family Place Coordinator Jaime Eastman who works at the Harrington Library location. Jaime discusses the importance of nursery rhymes in early learning (and how we still use them as adults!) Families with kids ages 2-5 can join us at Mother Goose Mania to explore and celebrate your favorite nursery rhymes with your child through music, play and exploration activities.

Mother Goose Mania meets:

• Thursday, November 4 at 10 a.m. at Harrington Library
• Tuesday, November 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Parr Library
• Thursday, December 9 at 10 a.m. at Schimelpfenig Library

Can't make it? Check out our Mother Goose Mania activities on our Early Literacy in Action page on the blog.

Did You Know?

In this segment, we interview Librarian Cathe Spencer who works at Schimelpfenig Library and runs the Second Tuesday Book Club. Cathe Spencer leads this event and writes reviews for the upcoming titles on the blog.

Learn more about our Book Clubs, when they meet and how you can attend here.

Meet the Staff

In this segment, we interview Librarian Sarah O'Pella who works at Haggard Library. Sarah has many tasks at the library, including Art Coordinator and working in the Genealogy Center.

Welcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library!

In this first episode, we'll introduce you to your hosts, Rachel and Bob, and to our format. Each show will consist of four segments, as seen below for this episode.

Leading and Learning:

In this segment, we'll explore resources for lifelong learning with a focus on business and career. Our guest for this episode (and future shows) is Kristin Linscott, from our Outreach & Engagement department, who discusses…

• SCORE mentorships – information found here on our blog
• Virtual programs mentioned in this segment (more details can be found here):
  • Wednesdays in October – LinkedIn for Career Success series
  • 10/9/21 Exploring Careers in Construction
  • 10/16/21 Business Plan 101
  • 10/22/21 Better Communication. Better Results.
• LinkedIn Learning can be accessed from this page, with your library card number and PIN
• Plano Public Library Youtube channel
• Business & Partnerships page on our website

Kids & Family

The library of course has many programs for children and families, from our popular Story Times to cultural events. Today we spoke to Haggard librarian Andrea Cabrerra and learned about early literacy principles and how the library incorporates these into our programming.

• The five early literacy practices, from our blog

Did You Know In this segment, we'll explore aspects and services of the library of which you might not be aware. Today Schimelpfenig librarian Trish Clark talks with us about equipment and software for business needs you probably don't have at home, but is available at your library! Meet the Staff Finally, in each show you will meet one of our staff members. This episode features Davis Librarian Laura Hargrove, who talks about our Teen Advisory Board, the Teen Street Team.