ThE POWER OF FriendS
Plano Library Friends brings programs and experiences to life that taxpayer funding alone doesn’t cover. From story times and small business mentoring to staff development and pilot programs, Friends ensures that Plano Public Library can go beyond just books to engage and inspire the community.
Since 2001, we have raised more than $2.4 million for Plano Public Library, which has funded:
• Two “More Than Books” outreach vehicles
• An artist-in-residence program
• Programs in senior living communities
• Continuing education opportunities for Library staff
• Pilot programs that launched new services, including eBooks, eMagazines, Digital newspapers, Robotics, STEAM kits
• And so much more!
From October 2024 through September 2025, Friends’ funding enabled 118,558 people to attend 3,261 Library programs, and Library staff to participate in 558 community events, interacting with 29,162 individuals.
Here is how Friends funding was utilized by the Library that year:
making wishes come true
When you join Friends or make a donation, you’re helping us fund programs and materials that Plano Public Library would like to add in the near future.
We invite Plano businesses and corporations to email us to discuss sponsoring one of these impactful projects.
StoryWalk®
Install a picture book display called a StoryWalk® along a path at a local park to make reading more accessible.
book locker
Install a remote book locker at a Plano recreation center to help locals access Library books more easily.
Outdoor Play Elements
Install interactive musical and educational elements outside the Library to encourage additional learning and engagement.
eBook collection
Expand the Library’s collection of eBooks, which are always in high demand.
