December News
2025
This round-up of December news, Parkland Community Library is thrilled to introduce our newest arrivals and collections, which encompass a diverse range of genres to keep you reading through the holiday season. Holiday books are on display in the center aisle, and we have kept up with new releases for some fresh stories. Our shelves are brimming with captivating reads that are sure to delight and inspire our visitors.
Don’t miss out on our upcoming festive events. We are grateful for the partnerships we have with local businesses and crafters, which enable us to offer diverse programming and resources to our patrons. Keep an eye out for more exciting collaborations in the future!
As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on the accomplishments and growth of our library. We are grateful for the support of our loyal patrons and dedicated staff who make our library a welcoming and enriching space for all. Remember to take advantage of our online resources, which include comic books, e-books, magazines, movies, and music; there is so much to explore and discover from the comfort of your own home.
Please stay connected with us through our social media channels and weekly eNews to stay informed about all the latest news and updates. Thank you for being a part of our library. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you into the new year with even more exciting opportunities and initiatives.
Closures & Holiday Schedule
December 12, Closed for Staff Development Day | Closed: December 24, 25, & 31 & January 1
Giving Tuesday, December 2
Thank you to the community for your support! This library offers something for everyone, promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and engagement through free access to facilities, reading materials, and resources. It serves as a welcoming hub for all literacy levels, offering free technology, digital content such as e-books and streaming services, and public computers. Join free events such as book clubs, classes, and workshops. Libraries are key community spaces for learning, connection, and cultural enrichment.
Tuesday, December 2, is Giving Tuesday. Consider making a tax-deductible donation. This year, embrace learning and discover something new!
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Thank you!
Toys for Tots was picked up on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
If you’d like to donate, please check the Toys for Tots pick-up locations on their website. We appreciate your generosity this holiday season!
Featured Events
Youth Services is hosting themed storytimes, taking a break from our traditional weekly storytimes from now through mid-January.
We are excited to let storytime fans know that our weekly storytime sessions will start again in February. Remember to RSVP for our specially themed storytimes for more fun and engaging experiences. Thank you all for your interest and for attending our storytimes!
Coming Soon: Winter Reading
The Winter Reading Challenge returns in January 2026.
Extended the enchantment of the season with our Winter Reading Challenge! This challenge is ideal for parents seeking to entertain their children through the dull winter months, teens looking for a fun winter activity, and adults looking to get started on their 2026 TBR list. Get out of the post-holiday slump!
Teens can track reading easily on their devices with the BeanStack app. Families and adults can pick up a paper reading log at the reference and youth services desks. Check our events calendar for updates.
A Note About Library Book Clubs for 2026
Booklists will be posted in the calendar’s events listing under each book club entry. For inquiries about book clubs, contact Adult Services via email.
Celebrate The Holidays
December 14: Hanukkah Begins, December 25: Christmas | December 26: Kwanzaa Begins
Check out these great titles and collections!
Hoopla and Kanopy are ad-free at-home streaming services available for PCL Home Library Patrons (Parkland School District and paying non-residents).
Hanukkah
December 14-22
Celebrate Hanukkah traditions, stories, and songs with this charming Hanukkah for Kids collection on hoopla. Bring the magic of the holiday to life!
Christmas
December 25
Keep up with Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas with hoopla BingePass! Stream new holiday movies and TV shows or cozy up with previous favorites and get into the holiday spirit.
Kwanzaa
December 26-January 1
Happy Kwanzaa! Celebrate African and African American heritage during the last seven days of 2025 with hoopla’s Kwanzaa collection! Discover books, music, and more that highlight the Seven Guiding Principles (Nguzo Saba): unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
12 Days of Kanopy
Unwrap the 12 Days of Kanopy! 12 incredible titles will be released for you to enjoy this holiday season. From December 13 through December 24, Kanopy will showcase movies to keep you in the holiday spirit! Discover even more stories waiting for you on Kanopy.
New Year’s Eve Party Music
Dance your way into the new year with this hoopla collection, perfect for your New Year’s Eve Party! Countdown with a soundtrack! Stream party-perfect albums on hoopla for your New Year’s Eve bash.
PCL Learning Center
Welcome to the PCL Learning Center! Your library card grants you access to many online learning resources! Our staff has compiled an age-based educational list to help you and your family prepare for school and thrive throughout the school year and semesters. Whether you are preparing a little one to start school, priming a child…
Language Tools
Parkland Community Library is happy to offer free language tools for both native speakers and those interested in learning a new language. Our online databases and apps are perfect for language research and studying, with no ads. Our language tools are crafted to help users improve their communication skills, enrich their vocabulary, and gain a…
For Fans of Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons has maintained a lasting following over the years for its creativity, engaging gameplay, social interaction, friendship-building, and storytelling within a rich, lore-filled universe. Players form guilds to strategize, solve puzzles, and immerse themselves in a vast world of magical creatures and treasures. This role-playing game (RPG) features a customizable tabletop board that…