4422 Walbert Avenue, Allentown PA
610-398-1361
December 22, 2023
Happy New Year to PCL’s Kids and Teens! We have pulled this year’s most popular fiction reading materials for you! What else was popular at PCL this year? Check out... Read More
December 22, 2023
Back by popular demand and with an expanded list! Let’s celebrate the New Year with our patrons’ favorite Fiction books of 2023! Here are numbers 15-6 What else was popular... Read More
December 22, 2023
Celebrate our most circulated Media of 2023! We promised to add many new items to our catalog this past year. Our media and special collections encompass DVDs, magazines, Launchpads, museum... Read More
November 21, 2023
Connect • Discover • Grow Consider Making A Charitable Donation To Your Library! Mission: The library connects people to each other and the world, serving as the cornerstone of our community... Read More
October 27, 2023
If you’re seeking full-text journal articles, newspapers, archives, or eBooks, you’ll find many great options to explore. These resources are designed to cater to everyone, from students to library visitors,... Read More
Happenings, Popular Reading, Resource, Teens
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
July 31, 2023
From DJ Kool Herc to Kendrick Lamar, this is the evolution of hip-hop. Hip-hop, a genre that has become a global cultural phenomenon, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.... Read More
July 27, 2023
Parkland Community Library PCL received the 2023 Lehigh Valley Environmental Innovations Nonprofit Award. Presented by The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Energy & Environment Committee, the award for renovating... Read More
Happenings, Popular Reading, Resource
April 22, 2023
April is Cannabis Awareness Month “Indeed, marijuana is less toxic than many of the drugs that physicians prescribe every day”.Dr. Joycelyn Elders, Pediatrician, Public Health Administrator “Marijuana (cannabis) has been used... Read More
Happenings, Popular Reading, Resource
April 21, 2023
This May, we celebrate Mental Health Month What is Mental Health? From our juvenile collection… “Middle grade stories about mental illness, particularly those that focus on empathy and acceptance, are... Read More
April 14, 2023
Election Day is on May 16, 2023 – Are you prepared to make an informed vote? Parkland Community Library has compiled a resource guide to help you make the most... Read More
April 6, 2023
Read-Along and Vox Books Read-along books combine outstanding picture books and non-fiction titles with audio recordings for an all-in-one read-along. Children simply push a button to listen and read. Our collection currently... Read More
Parkland Community Library has fully integrated our programming curriculum into the PA Forward® Initiative. We are committed to providing the programming that fuels the PA Forward program that fuels the five literacies of Basic, Information, Civic and Social, Health, and Financial.
Learn MoreYour library card grants you exclusive FREE access to materials and resources. We encourage everyone to check out our digital resources! From streaming services to ebooks to online tutoring, you can explore and discover new passions at your library: Learn More
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Discover all the amazing benefits of your library card today! With our extensive collection of resources, you can access a wide variety of materials that will inspire and enrich your life. Let our knowledgeable librarians guide you to your next great read with carefully curated lists tailored to your interests. Please Note: Library Book Club lists are in the event entries in our events calendar.
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