Spring Scavenger Hunt
Visit the Youth Services desk in the Barclay Family Children’s Wing during March and pick up a reusable scavenger hunt checklist. Search around the children’s library for the 9 spring… Read More
Visit the Youth Services desk in the Barclay Family Children’s Wing during March and pick up a reusable scavenger hunt checklist. Search around the children’s library for the 9 spring… Read More
Join us for sensory fun!! Children of all abilities and ages need and benefit from sensory-based play. It allows them to connect ideas with concrete experiences and stimulates the brain,… Read More
A curated program that will explore books that were made into movies. We will organize a short discussion following the movie. We aim to create a vibrant community where participants… Read More
PCL’s book club for adults meets to discuss our latest book pick. Join us each month for a lively book discussion. New members are welcome! RSVP below. Questions? Email: adults@parklandlibrary.org…. Read More
By appointment only. No walk-ins, please. Free tax preparation is provided by AARP by appointment only on Monday and Wednesday mornings starting February 5, 2024. Beginning January 22, 2024, please… Read More
Call your friends, grab your favorite drawing tools, and head to the library! Join us to draw in a relaxing environment and chat with your fellow peers! Snacks will be… Read More
February 6, 2024
Gives free trees to kids every Earth Day. Parkland Community Library is celebrating Earth Day! We are participating this spring in the 15th annual Neighborhood Forest Free Trees for Kids... Read More
March 18, 2024
What’s Happening at Your Library: April 2024 Cheers for Fifty Years! On Saturday, April 13th, 2024, the Parkland Community Library (PCL) is celebrating its 50th anniversary during National Library Week!... Read More
Book Lists, Happenings, Resource
March 16, 2024
Although commonly diagnosed as young as two years old, autism can be diagnosed at any age. “If I can snap my fingers and be non-autistic, I would not. Autism is... Read More
March 1, 2024
Attention all library patrons! This year, we have an exciting new addition to our services – the Seed Library! With your library card, you can get up to three free... Read More
Our LCLC cooperative-wide Share card is part of the My First Library Card early literacy program. We aim to help your child build reading and language skills to help families prepare for kindergarten.read more
Get Your Card NowCelebrating 50 years! As of 2023, the library has curated a collection of over 100,000 items, including books, periodicals, audiobooks, movies, and more. PCL has partnered with Lehigh Carbon Library Cooperative (LCLC). This partnership of local libraries in Lehigh and Carbon counties has made combining all library catalogs possible. Beyond books, Parkland Community Library continues to provide new, innovative, and convenient services that save money and promote lifelong learning and literacy. Museum Passes, Mobile Hotspots, Medicare Enrollment assistance, and many community events for all ages are just a snapshot of what the library offers. Join us for free programs in our newly renovated Allentown, PA campus! We look forward to serving you for many years to come.
Learn MoreThe library connects people to each other and the world, serving as the cornerstone of our community by providing access to information, technology, and cultural enrichment for a lifetime of learning and enjoyment.
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