Do you enjoy knitting? Bring your own projects, tips, techniques and ideas to share with fellow knitters at the Parkland Library. Please visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207 for more information.

Decompress and let your mind wander while enjoying this latest creative trend: coloring books for adults. We’ll add some soothing background music and light snacks to create a little “me time” in your day. We will provide the supplies or you may bring your own. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

By appointment only.

Sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the Library during the library’s operating hours these three days, the fair features used books. For more information, call 954-757-4203.

By appointment only.

Sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the Library during the library’s operating hours these three days, the fair features used books. For more information, call 954-757-4203.

By appointment only.

Meet friends or make new ones and have fun the old fashioned way by playing board games at the library. Parkland Library card required to register. Register online www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

The focus of this drawing class will be on sketching basic shapes and using a variety of lines and shading techniques. This class will be led by instructor Malgorzata Kawashima. Supplies included. No experience necessary. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Sing and dance with award-winning children's musician Patty Shukla during this interactive music show! Shukla, a YouTube Superstar for kids and a favorite performer around the country, will get children dancing, twisting, wiggling and singing to mark the start of Parkland Library’s “Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Club. Children age 2 through 5th grade can register for the club and earn prizes all summer. Parkland Library card required to register. To register for this event visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Children age 6 and up, bring your imagination and Lego building skills to the library! At each Bricks and Books meeting we will have a new building challenge. Conquer each challenge 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.

Take the popular rock painting trend up a level with this creative craft! Participants will create a rock sculpture “rock concert” with paint and glue under the guidance of local artist Christine Landis. Participants are encouraged to register for the “Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Club. Anyone who joins will get a prize and reading log. The more books you read this summer the more prizes you get! (middle school and high school kids only) Parkland Library card required to register. Register online www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Children enjoy free-play time with age-appropriate toys, puzzles and books while the adults get to socialize, too. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Yahtzee, Scrabble, checkers, dominoes, and more are all on the table for this fun and social afternoon. We’ll provide the games; you just need to bring your game face! Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

By appointment only.

Are you crazy about playing games on your favorite handheld device? Then the Parkland Library’s Game Squad is right for you! Children will get the chance to connect through the library’s WiFi to play with fellow gamers while also socializing in person. Participants must bring their own devices (iPad, Nintendo DS, etc.) with their preferred games already downloaded. 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. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Beloved French street artist JR depicts social injustices through giant, involved works portraying the faces of the impoverished and displaced. JR uses his camera to show the world its true face, by pasting photos of the human face across massive canvases. He hopes to inspire others to take up his cause and join him in showing oppressors the people they negatively impact or sometimes even outright exploit. We’ll watch a video presentation of this talk and then discuss as a group. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

It’s the first day of summer! What better way to celebrate than to add your creative mark on a giant mural that will be displayed at the library all season long? This all-ages family fun painting event will get you in the spirit of summer fun. Drop in anytime during these hours to participate. Parkland Library required to register. Register online www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Experience storytelling through this creative arts summer workshop. Open to MSD students and incoming freshman, For more information visit www.shinemsd.org/campshine

By appointment only.

Set against the backdrop of Baltimore’s inner city, Step chronicles the senior year of a girls’ high school step dance team. Empowered by their teachers, coaches, families, and each other, they strive to win a championship and go to college. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Join us for an evening of music, lights, and energy. Featuring glow in the dark activities, a photo booth, food, games, music, airbrush artist, and more.

Similar to a current events group, but focused on entertainment and culture, this lively discussion will cover topics like: What’s on the bestseller list? What’s big at the box office? What’s trending in pop culture? Share your thoughts, listen to others, and get your culture fix as we chat. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Children will work in groups to create a wacky Mad Libs story. They’ll get silly while filling in the word blanks, illustrating their zany tale, and then sharing the finished product. Parkland Library required to register. Register online www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Cultivate your crafty side with this fun and easy project that will result in an artsy sculpture made by folding the pages of a book. No experience necessary. All materials will be provided. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Experience storytelling through this creative arts summer workshop. Open to MSD students and incoming freshman, For more information visit www.shinemsd.org/campshine

Get in the patriotic mood by putting together a fun craft. Parkland Library card required to register. Register online www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Experience storytelling through this creative arts summer workshop. Open to MSD students and incoming freshman, For more information visit www.shinemsd.org/campshine

By appointment only.

Space Jam: 5pm Guardians of the Galaxy v.2: 7pm Join us as we transform the gymnasium into our own local movie theater with an 18-foot inflatable movie screen, freshly popped popcorn, and more. Bring your chairs, blankets, and pillows and get comfortable for this special double feature.