The Library is Open.
The main entrance to the library is the same. Our 24-hour book drop is open. It is located in the back of the building of the new addition- the northeast corner. Additional parking has been added to the front and side of the building.
MASKS REQUIRED: Effective 8/11/21 Parkland Community Library is now requiring masks regardless of vaccination status for everyone aged 2 and up due to the recent surge of COVID-19 Delta variant in Lehigh County. Masks and/or face coverings must be worn inside the library and worn during all indoor library programs on or offsite.
CURBSIDE PICK-UP IS AVAILABLE for those who cannot wear a mask, and for anyone else who would like to use this service. If you need a mask, please request one at the circulation desk. Thank you for your cooperation!
Regular Saturday Hours Effective September 11, 2021
Monday-Thursday: 9AM-9PM | Friday: 9AM-6PM | Saturday: 9AM-5PM
Fall 2021 Volunteers Wanted
Get professional working experience and community service hours for your resume! We accept mature students entering 8th grade in the fall age 13 and older.
Virtual teen volunteer positions are an opportunity for you to support the library community, and to gain experience working in a professional environment. The teen volunteer program can be listed on college resumes and counted as community service hours for school, religious organizations, scouts, etc. For questions about the program, email Amanda at teens@parklandlibrary.org.
Become a volunteer in two easy steps.
1) Download and fill out the application here.
2) Email teens@parklandlibrary.org or drop off your application to the library. Please return your completed application to Amanda.
Return your completed application to Amanda, by October 1, 2021. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Previous Summer and Fall Library volunteers must fill out a new application.
Teen Intern Position Description
Shelver- Assists the Youth Services staff with shelving, organizing, cleaning library materials, and other duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- • Shelves library materials in specific, assigned area(s).
- • Shelf-reads in assigned area(s) (making sure books are in the correct order on the shelf).
- • Cleans books, shelves, and toys.
- • Records hours and work completed.
- • Adheres to the library’s dress code or wears nametag.
- • Notifies supervisor when unable to keep the scheduled commitment.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- • Entering at least 8th grade in the fall.
- • Able to commit to 10-12 weeks available during the fall.
- • Able to commit to 2 hours per week.
- • Able to work independently and carry out assignments to completion.
- • Notifies supervisor when unable to keep the scheduled commitment.
- • Other duties as assigned.
