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You’ve got a Friend at the Library! Plano Library Friends has served as a proud partner of the Plano Public Library since 1965.

Together, we donate, volunteer, advocate and celebrate all the ways the Library enriches our community. Since 1965, Plano Library Friends has served as the community-powered partner helping transform a great Library into an exceptional one. Plano Public Library is taxpayer-funded, but when you join or donate, you are elevating the Library experience! Your support makes it possible for Friends to fund additional programs, outreach and staff development. Since 2001, the nonprofit Friends has raised more than $2.4 million for Plano Public Library – funding two More Than Books vehicles, activities for all ages, an artist-in-residence program, STEAM kits, programs in senior living communities, conference attendance and much more. When you support Plano Library Friends, you’re helping write the next chapter.

10/11/2026

Hey y’all 👋 just making sure you know that anyone can shop the Friends Bookstore inside every Plano Public Library location (yes, even if you don’t have a Plano library card)!

Details:
• Hardcover $2 each
• Paperback $1 each
• Magazine $1 each
• Pay with exact cash or QR code
• Bookstore is open during Library hours

The selection is constantly being updated, so it’s a real treasure hunt 🪎 You can score current bestsellers, classics, kids books, art books, cookbooks and ALLLLL the James Patterson books you’ve ever hoped to read (or not).

Best part: Proceeds from the sales help us support Library programs, so you can feel good about shopping!

09/28/2026

Guess what?! 🎉 Because of YOU – our amazing supporters – Plano Library Friends was able to give $110,000 to Plano Public Library this year, a 10% increase from last year's gift.

A giant THANK YOU to everyone who is a member, donates, volunteers, shops our Bookstores, shops our Bag of Books Sales, or just continues to cheer us on. ❤️ This is an impact that will be felt throughout our community.

09/01/2026

Don't have a Plano Public Library card? 😱 You're missing out.

Your Library card is the key to much more than books.

Visit the Library to check out games, STEAM kits, music and movies, or to use 3D printers and Digital Creation Spaces.

And through the PPL mobile app, use your card to access eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, LinkedIn Learning, Udemy and so much more.

Cards are free for residents of Plano, Allen, The Colony, Frisco, Garland, McKinney, Richardson and Wylie.

Learn how to sign up for a card: https://www.plano.gov/get-a-library-card

08/16/2026

Did y’all know you can donate books and magazines you’re done reading at all five Plano Public Library locations?

We resell them in the Friends Bookstores at each location, and the proceeds go right back to Plano Public Library!

Donations are accepted at the information desk or in a donation bin near the entrance.

08/02/2026

Applications to serve on the Plano Library Friends Board of Directors are now open.

We are seeking individuals who want to invest their time and talents to help ensure Plano Library Friends remains a strong partner of Plano Public Library.

Board terms begin October 1. Ideal candidates live or work in Plano or Collin County, or are regular patrons of the Library, and have experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Social media content creation and management
• Graphic design
• Marketing and communications
• Event management
• Customer service
• Process improvement or operations
• Information technology
• Grant writing
• Accounting or financial bookkeeping
• Legal or nonprofit legal

Applications close September 1.

Apply here: https://planolibraryfriends.org/apply-to-be-a-board-member/

07/26/2026

We have cute stuff for sale! 😻

Did you know we have on online store selling onesies, coffee mugs, tote bags and t-shirts for youth and adults, AND the profits help us support Plano Public Library?

Well now you do! Plus, if you're a Plano Library Friend, you got a discount code in your email when you signed up. (If you can't find your code, email [email protected])

Shop here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/plano-library-friends/

07/20/2026

WOW WOW WOW – That’s all we can say.

You helped raise $23,319.18 for Plano Public Library at this weekend’s Bag of Books Sale!

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank every single shopper and volunteer for showing up in such a big way to support the Library.

That funding will be visible the form of more supplies for programs inside the Library and at outreach programs around Plano. Give yourselves a big hand!

Our next book sale is in September. Sign up for our emails to get the details and a reminder:
https://planolibraryfriends.org/get-updated/

07/19/2026

Thank y’all for shopping with us at today’s Bag of Books sale.

We are (nearly) sold out and are closing early today at 3.30.

We will not be open Monday, July 20!

Please sign up get our newsletter to find out about our next sale: planolibraryfriends.org

07/18/2026

Thank you, Friends! Our July Bag of Books Sale has been wonderfully busy, and we are so grateful for your support.
A quick update: inventory is very low this afternoon, so we will close today, Saturday, July 18 at 5 pm.
We’ll reopen Sunday, July 19 from 1-4:30 pm with a few fresh selections, but choices will still be limited.
We will not be open Monday, July 20 as we expect to be sold out.
Thank you for showing up in such a big way for Friends and the Library!

Address

2501 Coit Road
Plano, TX
75075

Telephone

+19727694211

Website

https://planolibraryfriends.org/, https://planolibraryfriends.org/donate-from-facebook/

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