Are you cramming for final exams, looking forward to days at the pool, or dreaming of ice cream and barbecues? Take some downtime at the library!

Whether you’re searching for a study spot, want to play yard games, or need grilling recipes, visit us in person or online.

Are you a Star Wars fan?

May the Fourth be with you! Explore our collection of Star Wars-themed books, movies, and puzzles.

Want to learn more about Cinco de Mayo?

Find books, learn Spanish through the Mango app, or check out the musical instrument Merengue Güira.

Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning to play the ukulele or reading historical fiction like Molokai.

Show appreciation for mom this Mother’s Day with take-and-make crafts, story times, and more.

Serenade her with our karaoke machine! Or relax outdoors by checking out our inflatable movie screen and projector.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, dive into history with books, DVDs, Playaway audios, ebooks, and e-audios from the Libby and Hoopla apps—all available for free with your library card.

Looking for a gift for Mother’s Day or a graduate? Stop by the Friends of the Library bookshop for fantastic deals on books, puzzles and more.

You can also find the library out in the community at the Festival of the Arts 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17 at Parkland High School.

As always, there are events for all ages throughout the month. Be sure to check our calendar for details.

Don’t miss the Summer Reading Club kickoff party 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14.

Join us for kindness rock painting and enjoy food from Grateful Dogs and Uno Taqueria food trucks.

At noon, Blue Mountain Butterfly will present “The Wonder of Butterflies” and host a butterfly release.

Of course, there will also be sign-ups for the Summer Reading Club and free swag.

Can’t make it in person? Log in or sign up on the Beanstack app to support literacy for all ages and maybe even win some prizes.

Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome to join.

Learn all summer long through stories and information in any format.

We hope to see you at the library, at Stories in the Schools, or at the summer playground programs.

Maryellen Kanarr is the executive director of the Parkland Community Library, South Whitehall.