Activities and Events
All events are free, but require registration. Register online or call (954) 757-4200
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Ground Breaking Reads
Adult Summer Reading Club
Register for the “Groundbreaking Reads” Summer Reading Club and receive a prize, read all summer and earn prizes along the way. Sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the Library
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May Art Display by Robert Grauer
The award winning photography of Robert Grauer will be on display at the Parkland Library during the month of May. He is also the Vice President of the Coral Springs Art Guild. Robert specializes in local landscape photography. Included in the exhibit will be images from Broward and Palm Beach County natural areas. Discover the beauty in your own backyard.
Adult Summer Reading Club Kick Off-“Groundbreaking Reads” and Literary Tea
with author, Barbara Bixon
Saturday, June 1st 10:30am
Join Author Barbara Bixon, writing under the name of A R Alan, who has eleven published novels, award winning short stories and poetry. In her newest book, The Index Killer, Homicide Detective Catherine Delaney and her sexy, chauvinist partner Cody O'Dell are desperately trying to capture a killer before another petite young woman's body is found. Moving at breakneck speed, the thrilling intrigue and romantic tension will keep you fascinated and guessing. Register for the “Groundbreaking Reads” Summer Reading Club and receive a prize, read all summer and earn prizes along the way. Tea and refreshments served. Sponsored by Parkland Friends of the Library.Register online
June Art Display by Laurence Epstein
Lawrence Epstein is an artist who has been painting for 10 years and has studied at the Roslyn School of Painting in New York. His oil paintings and art exhibits include the Boca Museum of Art and The Cornell Museum of Art and American Culture. There will be an art reception to meet the artist on June 1st from 12:00 to 1:00PM.
Knit N Knowledge
Monday, June 3rd 10:30am
Want to learn how to knit? Here’s your pass to knitting class! Join others at the Parkland Library as we learn the basics of knitting! New beginners should arrive early at 10:00am and will need to bring two size 8 knitting needles and 2 worsted weight yarns. Parkland Library card required to register.Register online
Coffee Bar and Used Book Fair
Saturday, June 8th 10:00am to 1:00pm
The book fair will be held in the Library Lobby. Sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the Library
Geocache Challenge! ( Fun for the Whole Family)
Thursday, June 13th 3:30pm
Learn how to geocache at the library! Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. The only necessities are a GPS device or a GPS-enabled mobile phone so that you can navigate to the cache! We will get outdoors and find the geocache near the library! The City of Parkland Geocache Challenge will begin on June 13 with this Geocaching class and end on August 13. All families who complete the challenge will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a handheld GPS. Get outdoors and geocache! This challenge is for Parkland residents only.Register online
Estate Planning and Elder Law
Thursday, June 20th 6:30pm
Would you know what to do? Estate and Long Term Care Planning: If you or a loved one became ill or required long term care, are you adequately protected? Presented by Howard Krooks of Elder Law Associates.Register online
Writer's Cafe
Fridays at 10:00am
Whether you are hoping to be published or just want to share your memories with family members, you will find advice and support with this group of authors. This group meets every Friday at 10:00 am.