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November 9, 2023
Joyous Kwanzaa! December 26-January 1, 2024 The Origin of Kwanzaa Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966 and created by college professor Maulana Karenga. The celebration is a way of uniting… Read More
‘Tis the season to be merry! The Origin The origin of celebrating Christmas on December 25th is unknown. However, there are several theories speculating its roots. One explanation ties the… Read More
Diversity, Happenings, Popular Reading
Chag sameach! The History Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration of the defeat of the Greeks and the reclamation of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the 2nd century BCE. The… Read More
October 27, 2023
November 2023 New Databases If you are looking for full-text journal articles, newspapers, archives, or eBooks, you have many options. They cover all ages and grade levels for students and library… Read More
September 21, 2023
These are the top 13 challenged books in the U.S. in 2022. The American Library Association has announced the theme for Banned Books Week 2023: “Let Freedom Read!” Banned Books… Read More
September 19, 2023
We are so grateful for our faithful service dogs in the police force, military, fire, and rescue. Let us honor our canine heroes.
Happenings, Popular Reading, Resource, Teens
September 14, 2023
TeenTober is an initiative from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) that encourages teens to visit their library in October to discover media in all forms, technology, games, STEAM… Read More
Happenings, Kids, Programs, Teens
August 28, 2023
PCL Garden Club is an intergenerational gardening club at the library. Together, we will help our garden grow! Kids, adults, teens, and families! All are welcome to drop in to… Read More
July 31, 2023
From DJ Kool Herc to Kendrick Lamar, this is the evolution of hip-hop. Hip-hop, a genre that has become a global cultural phenomenon, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year…. Read More
July 27, 2023
Parkland Community Library PCL received the 2023 Lehigh Valley Environmental Innovations Nonprofit Award. Presented by The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Energy & Environment Committee, the award for renovating… Read More
Parkland Community Library has fully integrated our programming curriculum into the PA Forward® Initiative. We are committed to providing the programming that fuels the PA Forward program that fuels the five literacies of Basic, Information, Civic and Social, Health, and Financial.
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Discover all the amazing benefits of your library card today! With our extensive collection of resources, you can access a wide variety of materials that will inspire and enrich your life. Let our knowledgeable librarians guide you to your next great read with carefully curated lists tailored to your interests. Please Note: Library Book Club lists are in the event entries in our events calendar.
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