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December 19, 2023
Explore speculative and science fiction! We’ve selected a list of past and present authors whose imaginations carry us into the future.
Book Lists, Library Book Clubs, Programs
December 5, 2023
2024 Reading List Senior Book Club meets at 3pm on the second Tuesday of the month at Luther Crest in Allentown. All are welcome. Non-residents may participate with their own… Read More
Book Lists, Library Book Clubs, Programs
December 2, 2023
2024 Reading List Welcome to the club! If you want to enjoy all the fun, ideas, and conversation but don’t have much time, Short Story Society is the group for… Read More
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
Book Lists, Diversity, Happenings
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
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.
Book Lists, Happenings, 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
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
Book Lists, Kids, Resource, Teens
July 18, 2023
Whether you are a seasoned reader of comics and manga or new to the genres, Parkland Community Library has something for you! We are celebrating San Diego Comic-Con with our… 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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Find your next read with these lists curated by our librarians!
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