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March News

2025, What’s Happening at Your Library

March is here, and new exciting items are waiting for you at the library! We appreciate all the love and support shown during Library Lovers Month – it warms our hearts. Our dedicated team ensures you have the best library experience possible, so feel free to let us know how we can continue to serve you better.

As we wrap up the Winter Reading program, we hope it helped kickstart your reading goals for the year ahead. Whether you want to dive into a new genre or revisit an old favorite, we have many books to explore. Remember, a good book can transport you to different worlds and bring peace and joy to your day.

Remember to take some time for yourself this month and indulge in the pleasure of reading. We have something for everyone, whether you prefer fiction, nonfiction, or something in between. So come down to the library, pick out a few new items, and let yourself get lost in the magic of storytelling. Happy reading!

New to our Collection

Parkland Community Library is one of 30 schools and libraries in Pennsylvania awarded the $5000 Excellent and Equitable Youth Services Grant. This grant provides funds to evaluate and curate inclusive youth collections that reflect and serve the unique needs of youth ages birth to 18. 

In addition to developing appealing fiction and nonfiction collections, the library staff received professional support through participation in a community of practice sessions that will facilitate the information exchange of quality library materials and best practices for collection development and community youth engagement. 

Patrons will find “windows and mirrors” in the library’s youth collections. In education, “windows and mirrors” refers to incorporating literature and curriculum that both reflect students’ own identities and cultures (mirrors) and offer perspectives on other cultures and experiences (windows), fostering empathy and understanding. Materials purchased through this grant will be designated with a special bookplate.

This project was partly made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

New Tech Coming Soon!

The Parkland Community Library received 20 HP EliteBooks for patron use from the COVID-19 ARPA Capital Projects Fund Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP)  and the DCED – Department of Community and Economic Development. The library will receive access to a SkillUp™ PA group to utilize the online training platform. Once ready, the laptops will provide patrons access to job, health, and other training to decrease the digital divide and encourage digital literacy, equity, and education.

Check back in our news for in-house availability!

Upcoming Events and Programming

Join us for a free event! We are excited to provide quality programs for all ages and interests. Check out these March events.

All programming is sponsored by The Friends of the Parkland Community Library. Learn more about The Friends on their webpage.

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Saturday, March 15: Penn State Extension-Planting Seeds

Penn State Master Gardener Steve Frei is guiding us through planting.

Highlights:

  • Educational presentation.
  • 3 free seed packs.
  • Raffle to win a portable greenhouse.

Dungeons & Dragons 101 Series

These buildable knowledge courses are open to adults, teens, and children ages 12+.

Dungeons & Dragons is an exciting and engaging tabletop RPG that people of all ages can enjoy. PCL is offering a new beginner series for those who want to learn to play this timeless game. 

March 24: D&D 101: Playing

This playing course teaches the basic rules of 5e, how to play, and how to create a character!

March 31: D&D 101: How to Dungeon Master

We will cover how to run a game, role-play, and manage a party. *To benefit from our session, you must have a base knowledge of D&D 5e. 

Wanted: Back-up Dungeon Masters

For those who enjoy telling stories of brave (or not-so-brave) adventurers storming castles, exploring the underworld for lost treasures, or battling fantastic monsters, PCL has a place for you! We seek backup dungeon masters for our established Teen Dungeons and Dragons Night and our newly added adult RPG gaming nights! No experience is necessary in our non-judgmental guild! Knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons will serve you well.

Please email our Teen Services Assistant.

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Parkland School District Community Resource Fair

Saturday, March 15, 9am-12pm!

The high school will hold the 3rd Annual Community Resource Fair, & Health Symposium, and New Parent Social.

In a fun family mixer atmosphere, the cafeteria will be jam-packed with local nonprofits, businesses, and recreational organizations! Don’t miss free workshops, activities, and informative displays!

Neighborhood Forest 2025

Gives free trees to kids every Earth Day.

Parkland Community Library celebrates Earth Day by participating in the 16th annual Neighborhood Forest Free Trees for Kids program again this spring. RSVP for your sapling by March 15, and pick it up at the library during Earth Week at the end of April.

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Parkland Art League Joy Barnes

Now showing through April 30.

Stop by PCL to enjoy the works of local artist Joy Barnes! Her experimental/Impressionist style is inspired by the states she lived in and her observation of her surroundings—textures, patterns, and colors painted in watercolors, pastels, and oil.  

The Parkland Art League will rotate artist displays every two months at PCL. Head to the right of the Zirkel Meeting rooms to our gallery space. The public is welcome to view the gallery anytime the library opens.

Recommendations, Collections, and More!

Playaways, Pre-Loaded Audiobooks

Try out Playaways, an all-in-one, pre-loaded audiobook. They are easy to use in the car, with headphones and speakers. FM transmitters are also available to use with Playaways. Search the catalog under “preloaded audio.” Browse our collection of Playaways and place one on hold!

My Name is Barbra

Barbra Streisand is, by any account, a living legend. In a career spanning six decades, she has excelled in every entertainment area. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the most significant and recognizable voices in the history of popular music. Barbra has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl, she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. 

My Three Dogs

A new novel by A Dog’s Purpose’s #1 bestselling author. It is about humankind’s best, most loyal friends and an incredible adventure of love and finding a home. When a tragic accident separates three dogs from their human, they find themselves up for adoption — separately. But Riggs, a dedicated, loyal Australian Shepherd, refuses to see his family torn apart.

Sandwich

Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to Cape Cod. Their humble beach town rental has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, great meals, and messes of all kinds. Then, a chain of events sends Rocky into the past, reliving the tenderness and sorrow of a handful of long-ago summers. When Rocky comes face to face with her family’s history and future, she is forced to accept that she can no longer hide her secrets from the people she loves.

The Grey Wolf

Three Pines. Although the tiny Québec village is impossible to find on any map, someone has managed to track down Armand Gamache, head of homicide at the Sûreté. Endless phone calls ignite his rage and shatter the calm. A sequence of strange events begins in The Grey Wolf. Something much more sinister than any murder or any one case is fast approaching Armand Gamache’s life, family, and team.

BBC Shows are free at your convenience with your library card!

Discover an array of acclaimed BBC TV shows and series with your library’s help.

From gripping dramas to eye-opening documentaries, there’s something for everyone!

Kanopy

Spring Break

Vacation or staycation, embrace the spring break vibes! hoopla’s got the perfect entertainment for your travels or chill time.

National Craft Month

Ignite your creativity this month with a curated collection featuring instructional how-to videos and crafting resources. Explore free amigurumi patterns and many inspiring titles to fuel your crafting passion.

All Things Irish

Enjoy all things Irish in this collection, which includes Irish movies, Celtic music, books set in Ireland, and more.

She Creates, She Inspires

Discover the brilliance of women artists! Explore powerful stories, songs, and films by women on hoopla.

Kanopy and hoopla are free at-home streaming apps courtesy of your library for Parkland School District and Northwestern residents only!

With hoopla, patrons can borrow, stream, and download content on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and more. hoopla offers access to a vast collection of books, videos, and music, all free with your library card.

Dig up your family history with your library’s free, intuitive genealogy tools!

*In-library access only.

Ancestry.com Library Edition

Digging up your ancestors with Ancestry.com Library Edition is the world’s largest online family history resource, home to billions of historical records, family trees, and much more. It’s also the world’s leading network of businesses dedicated to helping everyone discover, preserve, and share their family history. Use this link for in-library access only.

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My Heritage Library Edition

Available in the library or anywhere with internet access.

This multilingual family history research database includes billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries.

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April Library News

What’s Happening at Your Library: April 2025 Introducing the April Library News edition of our library newsletter! We are celebrating National Library Week. Millions of people across the country visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything. We encourage everyone to stop in and renew or sign up for a library card this week! As…

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Seed Library

As the weather warms, now is the perfect time to start seeds indoors for your garden. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, the Seed Library has something for everyone. Mix and match your seed packets to create a garden that suits your preferences and tastes. The Seed Library began in 2024. With your…

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