4422 Walbert Avenue, Allentown PA
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June 10, 2025
Your library would like to welcome everyone back to Stories in the Schools 2025. Discover a nearby school and join in on this enjoyable family event. There is more to… Read More
April 17, 2025
Gives free trees to kids every Earth Day. The trees have arrived on April 16, 2025. We are excited to announce that Parkland Community Library is participating in the 16th… Read More
Happenings, Kids, Programs, Resource
March 17, 2025
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… Read More
February 4, 2025
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… Read More
Happenings, Kids, Popular Reading, Teens
January 31, 2025
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… Read More
Happenings, Kids, Popular Reading, Teens
January 22, 2025
2025, see what’s happening at your library this month! Celebrate your love for the library! Please consider donating to this worthy cause! The Parkland Community Library is a dropbox location… Read More
Kids, Popular Reading, Programs
January 16, 2025
2025 Monthly, on the third Thursday Young Critics Book Club is a monthly book discussion for ages 8-12. We will share ideas for other great reads while enjoying fun activities… Read More
December 20, 2024
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… Read More
November 5, 2024
Understanding Grade-Level Expectations for Reading Where Is My Reader? How Can I Help Them Grow?
Happenings, Kids, Popular Reading
September 23, 2024
2024 Cool-weather reads are coming at you! As the leaves start to change color and the temperature drops, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a good book. Our… Read More
August 20, 2024
2024 National Library Card Sign-Up Month Autobots, roll out…to the library! Whether upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information, or connecting with other heroic readers, a library card is… Read More
Database, Happenings, Kids, Popular Reading, Resource, Teens
June 30, 2024
Welcome to the PCL Learning Center! Your library card grants you access to many online learning resources! Our staff has compiled an educational list by age to help you and… 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.
Your library card grants you exclusive FREE access to materials and resources. We encourage everyone to check out our digital resources! From streaming services to ebooks to online tutoring, you can explore and discover new passions at your library: Learn More
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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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