Friends of Parkland Community Library

This annual scholarship, established in memory of Alice Madden and Norman Dietrich, is awarded each spring to eligible volunteers. It is open to graduating high school seniors or current college students who have volunteered with the Friends or at Parkland Community Library. Apply by June 30, 2026, via the Friends webpage on Parkland Community Library’s website.
https://ow.ly/KbiH50YzgOr

Congrats to Judy Kemmerer for being selected as one of this year’s Unsung Heroes!

Save the dates for our big Book Sale coming up in August!!

This annual scholarship, established in memory of Alice Madden and Norman Dietrich, is awarded each spring to eligible volunteers. It is open to graduating high school seniors or current college students who have volunteered with the Friends or at Parkland Community Library. Apply by June 30, 2026, via the Friends webpage on Parkland Community Library’s website.
https://www.parklandlibrary.org/friends-of-the-parkland-community-library/

We are now starting to take reservations for our Annual Friends Luncheon which will take place on Thursday, May 7th at 1pm at Morgans restaurant. The Luncheon is open to all Friends members and anyone else who would like to know more about our organization. Attendees can again order off of a special menu and separate checks will be given. To make a reservation please email Pat Elliott by April 15th at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!!

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Had a great day at the Parkland HS Resource Fair. We gave out lots of information, lollipops, book marks and best of all, lots of free books. Added bonus was having our table next to the table with the lovely ladies from Parkland Library!

Discover the top adult fiction books and authors of 2025, from thrillers to romances. Our collection highlights diverse voices and popular titles. Whether you prefer mystery or drama, our curated selection has something for everyone.
https://www.parklandlibrary.org/2025-adult-fiction/

Join the Winter Reading Challenge! Adults and kids can pick up paper logs at the reference and Youth Services Desks. Teens sign up with Beanstack to earn gift cards and enter a raffle, with app instructions in the Events calendar. Tackle your reading lists with a bit of motivation! We’re excited to celebrate with you!
https://parkland-pa.whofi.com/calendar/event/383305?method=embed

Here’s what’s happening for teens and adults at PCL! Teens: bring your latest drawing project and your favorite supplies to Drawing Club on 12/17. Earn volunteer hours with Sending Sunshine on 12/19. The Cookie Exchange was rescheduled to 12/16. All ages are welcome to listen or play your acoustic instrument at PCL Jams and craft at Fiber Arts on 12/18. RSVP on our website.
https://www.parklandlibrary.org/calendar/