Plano Library Speaks: Brain health, Summer Learning and the Plano Public Library app

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 the importance of lifelong learning for the health of our brains, Summer Learning at the library and using the Plano Public Library app.   In the Learning & Leading segment, we talk with special guest Katie Hinds from the University of Texas at Dallas Center for Brain Health. She talks about the importance of lifelong learning for the health of our brains. Challenging the muscles in your body, including the brain, strengthens the body. With the library, there are many ways to learn something new, explore challenging topics and engage your brain. Here are a few suggestions, all available for free with your library card: Begin learning a language or advance your current language skills by using Pronunciator Read a book on a topic you are unfamiliar with - the library has thousands of books to choose from in print, eBook and Audiobook Check out an art STEAM Kit to boost your creative skills Attend a technology program in the Digital Creation Space Network with other entrepreneurs in the monthly TUES program with SCORE Complete a Summer Learning passport   In the Kids & Family segment, Nina Martin (Manager) and Meredith Del Monte (Librarian) give us a run-through of what's happening this summer at the library.   Summer Learning is for Everyone! Explore Plano Public Library... and Discover Your World! Kick-off your Summer Learning goals with Plano Public Library on June 4: Harrington Library: 10am-12pm  Parr Library: 10am-12pm Davis Library: 12-2pm Schimelpfenig Library: 2-4pm Haggard Library: 2-4pm   Download a reading log from our website.   All libraries have programs in-person this summer (plus many continuing virtually), so grab a brochure or check out our calendar online for details.   In the Did You Know? segment, Community Outreach Librarian Ben Baron talks about the Plano Public Library mobile app and some of the great features you have access to.   First, you will need to download the library app if you haven't already: Head to the app store on your phone or mobile device Search "Plano Public Library" Download the "Plano Public Library" app to your mobile device   Explore the how-to videos on the Plano Public Library YouTube channel to learn about the various features such as checking out using your phone, paying fees through the app, managing family cards and porch pickup: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDS7bPrXRJfw08rUor5W02sWqdFdASJ8