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Celebrate Kwanzaa
November 9, 2023
Joyous Kwanzaa! December 26-January 1, 2024 The Origin of Kwanzaa Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966 and created by college professor Maulana Karenga. The celebration is a way of uniting... Read More
Celebrate Christmas
November 9, 2023
‘Tis the season to be merry! The Origin The origin of celebrating Christmas on December 25th is unknown. However, there are several theories speculating its roots. One explanation ties the... Read More
Book Lists, Diversity, Happenings
Celebrate Hanukkah
November 9, 2023
Chag sameach! The History Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration of the defeat of the Greeks and the reclamation of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the 2nd century BCE. The... Read More
What’s Happening at Your Library
October 31, 2023
November 2023 Here is what’s happening at your library in November 2023—a round-up of recommendations, databases, holidays, and celebrations.
New Research Tools
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
Family Place Library
October 17, 2023
In 2023, PCL became a Family Place Library.
Top 13 Challenged Books of 2022
September 21, 2023
These are the top 13 challenged books in the U.S. in 2022. The American Library Association has announced the theme for Banned Books Week 2023: “Let Freedom Read!” Banned Books... Read More
Canine Heroes
September 19, 2023
We are so grateful for our faithful service dogs in the police force, military, fire, and rescue. Let us honor our canine heroes.
Book Lists, Happenings, Resource, Teens
TeenTober
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
National Library Card Sign-Up Month 2023
August 29, 2023
Reading is elemental! Parkland Community Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. PCL, along with... Read More
Happenings, Kids, Programs, Teens
PCL Garden Club
August 28, 2023
PCL Garden Club is an intergenerational gardening club at the library. Together, we will help our garden grow! Kids, adults, teens, and families! All are welcome to drop in to... Read More
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