The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009.
• Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon.
This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration is required.
• New Life For Old Bags, Saturday, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
The project helps turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. For more information, contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net or 708-846-1704. No registration is required.
• Drop-In Job Search and Resume Help, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m..
An Illinois WorkNet representative will be available to answer job-search questions and provide resume assistance in Study Room B.
• The Friends of the Library Book Sale August 16-August 31, closed Sundays.
The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held in the meeting room during regular Library hours August 16-August 31, closed Sundays. Beginning August 24 all items will be sold for $4 a bag. VHS tapes and audio cassettes will be free throughout the sale.
• Wednesday Night Book Group, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m..
The book for August, “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaimen, will be discussed. The book for September, “Ballad of the Whiskey Robber” by Julian Rubinstein, will be available for checkout. This group reads a variety of genres. New members are welcome any time.
• Writers’ Group, Thursday, Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m..
Writers will discuss their work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration is required.
—Plano Community Library