Literacy for Life
Plano Public Library System's Literacy for Life (LFL) program is seeking volunteer tutors to work with the program's adult students. There is no greater gift than to help another adult learn to speak and read in English. Currently, there are over 100 students on the waiting list who must wait to be matched with trained tutors in order to participate in the program.
Tutor information sessions only take an hour and are designed to introduce potential tutors to the LFL program and give potential tutors enough information to decide whether to enroll in a workshop. The tutor training workshops focus on instruction, patience, and understanding cultural differences and familiarize tutors with LFL program materials utilized.
Once individuals become trained, tutors are asked to volunteer to work with students a minimum of two hours per week for six months. For a listing of upcoming tutor information sessions or training workshops click here.
If you are interested in becoming a literacy volunteer, contact Sharon Lozier at LFL@plano.gov, at the Gladys Harrington Library or call 972.941.READ (7323) for additional information.
Library Links with Seniors
LLS serves senior citizens in Plano through volunteers who present programs to the residents of local care homes.
The programs are presented once a month for 30 - 60 minutes at each care home. The volunteers make up their own programs and often share among themselves. Programs are based on library materials; i.e. books, poetry, short stories, etc. Volunteers also meet monthly to share ideas, programs and challenges. For more information call 972.769.4200, Susan Rhoads, librarian coordinator.
PPLS Online Book Clubs
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Fiction, Business, Horror, Science Fiction, Audio, Nonfiction, Romance, Mystery,
Pre-publication, Teen and Good News |
Join our Online Book Clubs. Each day we'll email you a 5-minute portion of a book. During the week you can read 2-3 chapters and decide if you want to check the book out of the library. Every Monday new books are started. Click here to enroll. |
PPLS Book Discussion Clubs
"A Chance to Meet New Books & Make New Friends"
Second Tuesday Book Discussion Group
The Second Tuesday Club meets at Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Rd, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month with the exception of the month of December. This group is for all adult members of the community, 18 years and over, who love to read and discuss what they have read with others. Participants are encouraged to have read the featured book of the month, but it is not required for admission to the meeting. No registration is required. For more information call 972.769.4200, Donna Villeponteaux, librarian coordinator.
The 2008 schedule is available here.
Brown Bag Book Club
The Brown Bag Book Club meets at Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Parkway, from 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. This group is for all adult members of the community, 18 years and over, who love to read and discuss what they have read with others. Participants are encouraged to have read the featured book of the month, but it is not required for admission to the meeting. No registration is required. For more information call 972.769.4300, Peter Jackson, librarian coordinator.
The 2008 schedule is available here.