Current Status: The Library is Open.
Now open for browsing, computer use, and curbside pickup. Welcome back to 4422 Walbert!

We are following the CDC’s recommended guidelines to keep our employees and patrons safe. Masks are required for those who are not fully vaccinated.

 We will be CLOSED Monday, July 5, 2021, for the holiday.
Summer Hours Effective July 6, 2021. 
Monday-Thursday: 9AM-9PM | Friday: 9AM-6PM | Saturday: summer hours 9AM-1PM

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Coronavirus Resources

HEALTH INFORMATION

CDC Information:

Pennsylvania Information:

Local Resources

Mental Health Help:

Get support for your mental health in a local online support group offered by The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Lehigh Valley.

Are you in crisis? If you are in a suicidal crisis or in emotional distress, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255  and has online resources. If you are experiencing abuse at home, Turning Point Lehigh Valley offers a helpline 24/7 at 1-610-437-3369.

  • Crisis text line: Text “PA” to 741-741

Crisis lines in each county: download the pdf here.

Job and Financial Help

Career help

If you are unemployed: Here’s information about filing for unemployment benefits. UC Benefits and Information for PA Employees impacted by COVID-19

If you’re looking for a job: Have you lost your job due to COVID-19 related business closures? Employers across the state are in need of hiring thousands of critical roles. View essential businesses’ job opportunities through this resource from Pennsylvania CareerLink. We also have great databases and books for job-seekers. Download our job search guide here.

If you own a business: See the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry’s webpage dedicated to helping businesses deal with coronavirus concerns at www.pachamber.org/coronavirus. Another great local resource for the Lehigh Valley is The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Updates

Utility assistance

Food assistance

THINGS TO READ, WATCH, AND DO

Find something to read:

Email info@parklandlibrary.org for help placing a hold on library materials. You can use your library card to read a newspaper via NewsBank, or an ebook using Libby or Hoopla. Find your next great book recommendation on NoveList or Books & Authors, or ask us for a personal recommendation. 

Visit our programs page to learn about our book clubs!

Reputable News Sources:

You can also read COVID-related coverage from the following publications for free, without a subscription:  The Atlantic , Bloomberg News, The Philadelphia Inquirer , The New York Times   

Find something to watch: 

Email info@parklandlibrary.org for help placing a hold on library materials. Use your library card to watch movies and shows on Hoopla. Watch movies, documentaries, and TV shows on AccessVideo. 

Learn something: 

If you're getting bored at home, try out a how-to tutorial video, cooking an international recipe or learning a language with Rosetta Stone, or taking a course through UniversalClass. (Just make sure to add PCL before your library card number to log in to UniversalClass). 

We also offer virtual adult programs on many topics!

Practice self-care:

Try free meditations from Headspace or find wellness and exercise videos through UniversalClass or AccessVideo. Please see mental health resources listed under health. Consider checking out virtual adult programs including yoga and much more.

Do something to help others:

Here are some local organizations that you can help.

Page Last Updated: 2021-01-25