Parkland Community Library will be closed until further notice.
There will be no curbside pickup and no returns accepted.
We have been notified that one of our employees has been exposed to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. As such, employees working at Parkland Community Library may have been exposed to this virus.
Returns- Please hold your returns until we reopen, or they can be returned to another LCLC library. Fines will not be issued during this COVID-19 closure.
Holds- Can be picked up when we reopen. Notifications will not be resent. Items will be held for 4 business days after we reopen.
Staff may be reached by email. General questions please email info@parklandlibrary.org. Children: kids@parklandlibrary.org Young Adults: teens@parklandlibrary.org Adults: adults@parklandlibrary.org
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Parkland Community Library is taking measures to ensure the safety of our employees during this coronavirus outbreak, including disinfecting workspaces, working remotely, hosting virtual events, offering curbside pickup, and quarantining returned books. For more information on COVID-19, including symptoms and treatment, visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov.
Crafts & Cooking for December
In December, with the change of the seasons, we look inwards to the hearth, home, and togetherness. Spend quality time with family and friends and do something meaningful like cooking a meal or making a gift from the heart.
December 3: Make a Gift Day
What is Make a Gift Day? As people prepare to celebrate the holidays, this is a time to focus on handmade, meaningful gifts as opposed to store-bought presents. Checkout our DIY books in our collection, and make gifts at home.
Adult
The Wreath Recipe Book By Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo of Studio Choo. Photographs by Paige Green.
Merry & Bright: 301 festive ideas for celebrating Christmas
By Country Living
Snowflakes, Sunbursts, and Stars: 75 Exquisite Paper Designs to Fold, Cut, and Curl By Ayako Brodek and Shannon Voigt
Handmade Christmas By Taste of Home
Book
Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts: 225 Inspired Projects for Year-Round Celebrations By Martha Stewart
Holiday Crafting and Baking with Kids: Gifts, Sweets and Treats for the Whole Family! By Jessica Strand
Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home, and Tree By Edie Eckman
Cooking and Baking
Best Cookies Cookbook By Pillsbury Company
Christmas By Taste of Home
My Drunk Kitchen Holidays: How to Savor and Celebrate the Year. By Hannah Hart
Gluten-Free and Vegan Holidays: Celebrating the Year with Simple Satisfying Recipes and Menus By Jennifer Katzinger
Children’s
Crafts, DIY Gifts, and more.
Bathe, Buff, and Beautify: DIY Crafts and Recipes for Natural Body Care By Aubre Andrus
Christmas Crafts By American Girl Library
Crafts to Make in the Winter By Kathy Ross
Get Hooked Again: Simple Steps to Crochet More Cool Stuff By Kim Werker
The Little Hands Big Fun Craft Book By Judy Press
Make Your Own Squishies: 15 Slow-Rise and Smooshy Projects for You to Create By Stacia Ann
No-Sew Pouches, Tote Bags, and Other on-the-go Projects By Samantha Chagollan
Slime 101: How to Make Stretchy, Fluffy, Glittery & Colorful Slime By Natalie Wright
Cooking/Baking
A World of Cookies for Santa By M.E. Furman
Bake the Best-Ever Cookies! By Sarah Williamson
Baking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake! By Deanna F. Cook
The Everything Kids Cookbook By Sandra K. Nissenberg
Kids Cook!: 100+ Super Easy Recipes, Delicious Recipes By Good Housekeeping
No-Bake Gingerbread Houses for Kids By Lisa Anderson
