Kids
PCL Learning Center
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…
Read MoreLanguage Tools
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…
Read MoreDiscover Dairy
Adopt A Dairy Cow PCL is thrilled to partner with Discover Dairy’s Adopt a dairy cow for a whole year! Meet our dairy calf, Fluff. We warmly invite you to follow along as she grows and to learn more about the life of a dairy cow and her farm. Additionally, we’ll host a fun, family-friendly…
Read MoreNeighborhood Forest
2026 Gives free trees to kids every Earth Day. Quaking Aspen: Height of 40-50′ and spread of 20-30’ at maturity. Fast-growing at more than 24″ per year once established. Keep the soil moist. Water newly planted trees once a day for the first couple of weeks after planting, and once a week after that during…
Read MoreFebruary News
2026, see what’s happening at your library this month! Here is the February overview of upcoming events, new items, recommendations, and monthly awareness initiatives. We are pleased to share what’s happening this month with you.
Read MoreMost Circulated of Youth Services 2025
Most Popular Items Welcome to the Most Circulated Youth Services of 2025! We’re thrilled to share the top reads and popular items that library families loved over the past year. Parkland Community Library offers engaging learning tools, including secure, battery-powered Launchpads. These devices aren’t connected to the internet, so you can relax knowing your child’s…
Read MoreRebel Girls Club
Empowering young people to achieve great things Inspired by the book series Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, the club aims to empower youngsters aged 8-12 to grow up confident and inspired to achieve great things. This program welcomes all genders, not just girls. Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls takes readers on an empowering journey, showcasing the real-life…
Read MoreOctober News
2025 Get ready to make the Parkland Community Library your go-to spot this fall with a wide range of programs and events for all ages. Whether you’re looking to learn something new in a workshop, take a class, or connect with others in the community, our library has it all. Make sure to stop by…
Read MoreFamily Place Library
In 2023, Parkland Community Library became a Family Place Library. As you know, libraries are not just about books. Becoming a Family Place Library is joining a national library network supporting families with young children. This national initiative increases outreach efforts to families with young children, particularly those under 3. While the program aims to…
Read MoreMost Circulated of Youth Services 2024
Youth Services was hopping in 2024! Welcome to the Most Circulated of Youth Services 2024! We are excited to share the top reads and popular items that library families have enjoyed this past year. From captivating stories to educational resources, the list contains various content to engage children of all ages. As we celebrate literacy…
Read MoreMost Circulated Non-fiction and Media of 2024
View the Most Circulated Non-fiction and Media of 2024, checked out by you, our patrons! Check out the latest and greatest non-fiction titles that have been flying off the shelves at the library! From gripping true crime stories to fascinating biographies, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. If books aren’t your thing, PCL has a…
Read MoreReading Level
Finding and Accessing Books for Your Child’s Development PCL’s Youth Services department has created a guide for families on finding and accessing books at their child’s reading level. Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Parents are encouraged to ask questions about their child’s literacy development. Be sure to ask your child’s teacher what Guided…
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