Published September 04. 2026 08:59AM<\/p>\n
This September, Parkland Community Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month and discover how a library card can hit all the right notes, no matter what your tastes are.<\/p>\n
With a library card, you can do more than check out books.<\/p>\n
From free classes and job resources to homework help, streaming media, and cultural events, today\u2019s libraries connect communities to information, inspiration, and each other.<\/p>\n
An initiative of the American Library Association, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September since, 1987 to mark the beginning of the school year, combat illiteracy, and encourage communities everywhere to explore all the offerings that having a library card unlocks.<\/p>\n
Today, thousands of public libraries and schools nationwide participate in the monthlong celebration each fall.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s theme, \u201cA Library Card Hits All the Right Notes,\u201d reminds us that libraries offer something for everyone \u2014 no matter your age, background, or goals.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re checking out a classic story or trying something new, finding harmony at the library\u2019s programs, finding your focus in a study room or vibing out in a cozy nook, or composing your future with new skills, there\u2019s a seat in the front row at the library for you, and your library card is the ticket.<\/p>\n
At Parkland Community Library, you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n
\u00b7Books, DVDs, Playaways, and databases in different languages.<\/p>\n
\u00b73D printer, e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming video, TV, and music.<\/p>\n
\u00b7Museum passes, Library of Things, Launchpads, jigsaw puzzles, and board games.<\/p>\n
\u00b7Programs and events for all ages \u2014 from story times and book clubs to wellness classes and crafting.<\/p>\n
Getting a library card is free, easy, and empowering.<\/p>\n
For students, it\u2019s a key to academic success.<\/p>\n
For adults, it\u2019s a gateway to lifelong learning.<\/p>\n
For everyone, it\u2019s a smart way to stay connected to your community.<\/p>\n
Join us throughout September for special Library Card Sign-up Month activities, including:<\/p>\n
\u00b7Second annual library social \u2013 free refreshments and discovery stations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 26. Drop in for all ages! Earn book bucks to use at the Friends of the Library\u2019s Book Shop.<\/p>\n
\u00b7Vaccination clinic \u2013 drop-in 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 30.<\/p>\n
This September, B sharp and sign up for a library card.<\/p>\n
Stop by Parkland Community Library or visit us online.<\/p>\n
Maryellen Kanarr is the executive director of the Parkland Community Library, South Whitehall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published September 04. 2026 08:59AM This September, Parkland Community Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":279153,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[119,121,120],"class_list":["post-279152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-allentown","tag-allentown","tag-allentown-headlines","tag-allentown-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=279152"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279152\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/279153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=279152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=279152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=279152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}