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Celebrate Lunar New Year At Your Library
The Chinese New Year celebration begins on Sunday, January 22, 2023. The Lunar New Year is observed yearly following the lunar cycles at the second new moon following the Winter Solstice. Then, it is time for the Spring Festival, which coincides with the start of longer days, shorter nights, and the long-awaited spring!
2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit, ending on February 9, 2024 (Chinese New Year’s Eve). The sign of the rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. Of the five elements, water holds the characteristics of being gentle, amicable, and able to adjust readily to different conditions. The Five Elements Theory is a Chinese philosophy used to describe interactions and relationships between things. Read more about that here.
Lunar New Year Storycraft
Thursday, January 26, 2023, 5–5:30pm
Learn about Lunar New Year customs and get crafty during this special storytime. Recommended for ages four and up.
Year Of The Rabbit, A Year Of Hope
This year, the sacrifices of the past are rewarded generously. Luck runs high, and many will be inspired and move in new directions.
This program meets the PA Forward Civil & Social Literacy initiative.
Parkland Community Library has maintained our PA Forward® Gold Star Status by participating in the Pennsylvania Library Association initiative, PA Forward. PA Forward is a statewide initiative under the PA Library Association (PaLA), which works to strengthen the state’s libraries through education, advocacy, and leadership.
Helping Our Community with Plant A Row
Get involved in your community by participating in Plant A Row with PCL! Whether you have a green thumb or are new to gardening, Plant A Row is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact. Donating just one row of your garden or some produce can help provide nutritious food to those in need. …
Interview with PCL’s Staff
The staff at Parkland Community Library provides a modern and dynamic library experience. Get an in-depth look at how libraries shed light on their continued relevance in today’s world. The Library of Things is a standout feature at PCL, offering items like laptops for job searches and various gadgets for borrowing. PCL’s board president and…
May Library News
2025 Welcome to your May 2025 edition of Library News! This month is a beautiful time to visit the library. Watch our native plant garden come alive! Stroll through the garden to see which plants bloom and enjoy the serene surroundings. Relish a quiet moment observing the beneficial pollinators, a few birds, or a bunny.…