4422 Walbert Avenue, Allentown PA
610-398-1361
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 18, 2024
New for November 2024 Starting in November 2024, the Parkland Community Library will offer six self-service Hublet Tablets for use within the library building. These new devices aim to provide… Read More
November 5, 2024
Understanding Grade-Level Expectations for Reading Where Is My Reader? How Can I Help Them Grow?
Happenings, Programs, Resource
September 21, 2024
Give back to your community with PCL and Plant A Row! (10/7/2024) This program encourages local backyard gardeners to donate one row in their existing gardens and the produce from… Read More
Book Lists, Database, Happenings, Kids, 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
Book Lists, Happenings, Resource
March 16, 2024
Although commonly diagnosed as young as two years old, autism can be diagnosed at any age. “If I can snap my fingers and be non-autistic, I would not. Autism is… 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
Happenings, Kids, Programs, Resource
October 17, 2023
In 2023, PCL became a Family Place Library.
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
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
June 25, 2023
On May 1, 2023, the OverDrive App will no longer allow you to access eBooks through Libby. We encourage our patrons to make the switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer reading… Read More
Book Lists, Diversity, Happenings, Resource
May 22, 2023
LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated every June. The History of Pride A Pride Month story for early readers… A Pride Month story for chapter book readers… A Pride Month story… 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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Find your next read with these lists curated by our librarians!
We’ve partnered with some incredible museums to provide you and your family access to one-of-a-kind educational experiences. Entertain the whole family, or maybe even your friends, neighbors, or coworkers, without breaking the bank!
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Chinese (Simplified)
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