Welcome to the Parkland Community Library. We're glad you've joined us!

Residents of Parkland School District, which includes North Whitehall, South Whitehall and Upper Macungie Townships, and residents of ward 17, 4th district and ward 18, 2nd district, both of Allentown, are eligible for library cards and the privileges the card offers. Applicants must provide official proof of residence, such as a driver's license or piece of mail, in person. There are no age limits; however, DVDs and videos can only be checked out with an adult (18 years and older) library card.

Lending Services
Loan Periods

DVDs, Videocassettes and Video Games - 1 week

All other materials - 3 weeks (limit of 3 items per topic or holiday)
Limit 2 video games per card, per loan period

Rental adult fiction and adult nonfiction – 50 cents per week

Renewals
You may renew most items once unless someone has requested the item.
You may renew items at the circulation desk, by telephone: 610-398-1361 or online by clicking "My Account" and following the directions.

Requests for Materials
You may place a hold (reserve) on any item (with the exception of reference material) in person, by phone, or through the website. Find your item in the catalog, click on “place hold” or “hold request”, and enter your library card number and PIN. 
There is a $.50 charge per item to place a hold on recent adult fiction. The item will be held for you for up to 3 days.

Statewide Card
The Parkland Community Library is a participant in the statewide program of public libraries sharing materials. With your library card and its ACCESS sticker, you may borrow materials directly from other Pennsylvania public libraries.
The other libraries will require proper identification to issue you one of their cards.

Book drop
A 24-hour book drop is located on the south wall of the building for your convenience.

Overdue Items
If an item becomes overdue, you will receive a courtesy reminder after 3 weeks. Fines will continue to accrue until you return it.
If you have not returned it within 6 weeks, you will be billed for its replacement and processing. If you have a total of more than $10.00 in charges, your library card may be suspended.
Late Fees by day:
- Most items - 15 cents
- Children's books - 10 cents
- Videos, DVDs and Video Games - 50 cents

Lost or damaged item
Lost or damaged items which require replacement:
- Adult book -- $20.00 (paper- $5.00)
- Children's book -- $17.00 (paper-$5.00)
- DVDs or Videocassettes -- $20.00
- Music CD or cassette-- $15.00 (YS - $12.00)
- Book on CD or cassette -- $40.00 (YS - $40.00)
- Video Game -- $50.00

- Plus Item processing fee -- $3.00

Lost Borrower Card
Replacement - $3.00
Please notify the library if you lose your card.

Vacation Loans
You may request a 6-week loan period for items not in high demand.

 Special note for parents:

Parents are responsible for the care and use of library materials by their children and for the conduct of their children in the library. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.