It’s that time of year when we say goodbye to the summer reading club and get ready for back to school!

At 11 a.m. Aug. 22, all participants in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program are invited to a party featuring story time, giveaways and of course, cake.

Reservations are required to ensure ample supplies.

Look for more Launchpad learning tablets for youth and 23 new STEAM to-go kits by the end of the year.

September is National Library Card Signup Month!

This year’s theme is “One Card, Endless Possibilities.”

The library will have scavenger hunts for all ages.

Complete the hunt and enter for a chance to win prizes.

Join us for an “All Out Library Social” event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9.

Learn about the library’s many hidden treasures and enjoy some light refreshments.

Earn book bucks for the Friends of the Library book shop while learning about our special collections.

Do you have a card? Why not? It’s free for Parkland School District residents.

Apply online at https://parkland.chilipac.com/eg/opac/register.

Need to renew your card? Just call 610-398-1361 and have your card number handy.

Take our survey on what languages you would be interested in reading in addition to English at https://forms.gle/bPXWP8Q1JRz5Dpzj7.

For more information on language tools at the library, check the newest blog at https://www.parklandlibrary.org/language-tools/.

The Mango app and the Transparent Language app can be used to learn other languages.

Also, the Libby app and hoopla app offer e-books and e-audiobooks in a variety of languages and the Kanopy app has streaming videos in other languages – all free with your library card.

For seniors, check out our 16 new Stay Sharp memory kits located at the reference desk.

Look for us out in the community.

The library will be at the North Whitehall Back to School party Aug. 22 and South Whitehall Community Day Sept. 27.

Today is a great day to learn something new. Everyone is welcome at the library.

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