Saturday, July 11: Halfway Mark! Saturday, August 8: Last Day to Return Your Reading Logs. In the spirit of paleontology and archaeology, we invite Parkland’s readers to discover the magic of books!
Summer Reading
Now-October 8. Donations should be placed in the cooler in the library’s foyer on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9AM-7PM. Accepting FRESH fruit, vegetables, and herbs.
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PCL cardholders can access The New York Times to stay informed and inspired.
eResources
New! The Tech Center now features the Idea Lab! Schedule an appointment to use this makerspace and learning center for creators to build skills, explore technology, and create exciting projects.
Make an Appointment
The Friends BIG Book Sale is August 13-16. Held at Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Rd, Orefield, PA 18069.
Apply on the Friends webpage.
Stay Sharp Memory Kits, STEAM Kits, Laptops, and Launchpads added to our Library of Things collection! Borrow everything from puzzles to electronics for free. Check them out and return your items to the Circulation desk.
Special Collections
BookBrowse is now available for you to enjoy at home! Dive into reviews, discover read-alike recommendations, browse previews, and so much more—all for free with your library card!
BookBrowse
Visit the kiosk in the Barclay Family Children's Wing for on-site use. Age-appropriate profiles are created to provide valuable digital experiences.
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What’s Happening
PCL Learning Center
July 1, 2026
Welcome to the PCL Learning Center! Your library card grants you access to many online learning resources! Our staff has compiled an age-based educational list to help you and your family prepare for school and thrive throughout the school year and semesters. Whether you are preparing a little one to start school, priming a child…
Language Tools
July 1, 2026
Parkland Community Library is happy to offer free language tools for both native speakers and those interested in learning a new language. Our online databases and apps are perfect for language research and studying, with no ads. Our language tools are crafted to help users improve their communication skills, enrich their vocabulary, and gain a…
For Fans of Dungeons & Dragons
July 1, 2026
Dungeons & Dragons has maintained a lasting following over the years for its creativity, engaging gameplay, social interaction, friendship-building, and storytelling within a rich, lore-filled universe. Players form guilds to strategize, solve puzzles, and immerse themselves in a vast world of magical creatures and treasures. This role-playing game (RPG) features a customizable tabletop board that…
July Library News
June 23, 2026
2026 America’s 250th Anniversary is a significant milestone, and it has been wonderful to see the community engage with our recent themed programs. These sessions have offered a chance to reflect on our shared history while looking ahead to the future. We have one more event in this series you won’t want to miss. On…
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Kickstart your little one's reading journey!
Start building a solid foundation for your child's education today and watch them thrive in kindergarten and beyond.
PCL Special Collections
Exciting news from PCL! We are constantly growing and improving our collection to offer patrons new and unique items to borrow. Check out our preloaded audiobooks, read-along books, and fun learning tablets for children. Have you heard about our Library of Things? It's a special collection of non-traditional items available for borrowing. Whether you have a specific need or just want to try something new, explore our Library of Things today!
Museum Passes
Borrow a Laptop
Seed Library
Memory & STEAM Kits
Launchpads & Learning Tablets
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