Kids, teens and adults will have a fun time making these novel but easy projects: artsy sculptures made by folding the pages of a book! No experience necessary. All materials will be provided. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Chill out at the library with penguin stories and a craft. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Come to the Parkland Library to practice your reading skills by reading to therapy dogs Sophie and Jessie. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend who won’t mind if you make a mistake. Bring a book from home or choose one at the library. Each child will have the opportunity to read for about 5 minutes. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Step right up! Come one, come all, to the annual Parkland Family Fun Fest Carnival at Pine Trails Park (10555 Trails End). Join the fun with carnival games, rides, music, and your favorite carnival eats. Advanced Sale Ticket for One Day of Unlimited Rides: $25 On-Site Ticket for One Day of Unlimited Rides: $30 Advanced Sale Ticket for Three Days of Unlimited Rides: $60

Local cartoonist Cory Laub will teach children to draw some of their favorite superheroes and cartoon characters while entertaining them with fun facts about animation and comic book trivia. It's a great time, and children will have a ton of fun while learning to draw! Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Children will have fun using their imaginations while building log cabins, towers or whatever else they become inspired to make, now with even more logs and accessories! Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

We will host a Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. at the Amphitheater at Pine Trails Park featuring a ceremony including the history of black music in America, guest speakers, and more. Enjoy crafts, food trucks, and inspirational local performances to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Come to the Parkland Library to practice your reading skills by reading to therapy dog Finn. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend who won’t mind if you make a mistake. Bring a book from home or choose one at the library. Each child will have the opportunity to read for about 5 minutes. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Come to the library for a friendly game of chess. All levels welcome. Parkland Library Chess Club is for children ages 8 and up. Registration is required for each game date. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Children age 5 and up, bring your imagination and Lego building skills to the library! Build with a buddy or work on your own. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

This multi-week course will teach you everything you need to know to play canasta, a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers. Jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank. If you don’t know what any of this means, don’t worry! Instructor Jill Vogel will guide you through this fun and social game. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.