Kid’s Book Lists

If you are in need some ideas, view our reading lists!

Have your heard? Our catalog has some new features! Read reviews, create, and share your own book lists and find lists curated by librarians. Read more about it here.

Children’s has lots of chapter books based on fairy tales old and new. Don’t forget to check out J 398.2 in Children’s Non-Fiction (that’s the Dewey decimal number for fairy tales!).

Picture Books

Spooky and silly picture books perfect for younger kids!
Tickle your funny bone with these hilarious picture books.

Chapter Books

Don’t read these chapter books late at night!

Are you all done with the Dog Man or Captain Underpants series? Check out these read-alikes for more silly adventures!

*Warning: these chapter books might make you laugh uncontrollably.

Did you finish ALL of the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series, and still want more fantasy? Here’s a list of books for your adventurous and magical side.

Grades

LGBTQA+ books for kids

Event Calendars

For the most up-to-date events calendar, please view the online calendar here. Get more out of your library by attending programs and events! Our monthly event calendars are available to download below. Libraries have evolved over the years, and PCL is no exception. With our 2021 renovation, we have enlarged our indoor spaces and have…

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Ready, Set, Library!

What’s Happening at Your Library: April 2024 Cheers for Fifty Years! On Saturday, April 13th, 2024, the Parkland Community Library (PCL) is celebrating its 50th anniversary during National Library Week! Join us for a day of music, food trucks, balloons, and more. Read more here: Cheers to 50 Years Celebration. Theme The theme for National Library…

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Autism Acceptance Matters

Although commonly diagnosed as young as two years old, autism can be diagnosed at any age. Table of Contents Booklist What is Autism? The Spectrum Testing for Autism National Resources State Resources PCL Resources Books Suggestions Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects individuals of all ages. Approximately 1 in every 44…

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