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Martin Luther King Celebration:  JAN 13

Wednesday, January 13th at 4:00 pm at the YMCA featuring Tuskegee Airmen

Computer Classes for Beginners

If you are just learning to use a computer or need to brush up on the basics, the Parkland Library has a series of free computer basic classes that are just for you. Meeting at 5:45 pm for five nights in January, the course covers everything a beginner needs to know, including the internet and email. Class dates: January 12, 19, 21, 25, and 26. Call (or come by the Library to register for one class or all five.

Winter / Spring Storytime Registration, JAN 11, 12, 13 During this time period you may register your child’s name on our numbered storytime class lottery list.  There will be a separate list for each class.  Selected participants will be notified by Jan. 19th.  You must have a Parkland library card to register.  Register in person or call the library at   Click here for more details Children’s Programs

Do you Love to Knit?

The Parkland Library is looking for someone to lead a monthly beginning knitting group.  Please call Michele Andrews or Wendy Peppercorn at

Color Printing Now Available

Color printing is here. The Library’s computers can now print in color ($0.50 per page) as well as black and white ($0.15 per page). We are pleased to bring you this new service.

Parkland Farmer’s Market, SUN, JAN 3

The City of Parkland’s Farmer’s Market, presented by Mercentil Commercebank at the Equestrian Center, 8350 Ranch Road takes place from 9:00am till 1:00pm. Click here for more details Farmer’s Market at the Equestrian Center

AARP Driver Safety Course:   WED JAN 6 & FRI JAN 8

The AARP Driver Safety Course is a 6 hour course presented in 2 days (3 hours each day), for participants 50 and older.  The cost to attend the class is $12.00 for members and $14.00 for non-members.  Advance Registration is required.  Click here for more details Communities for a Lifetime Initiative

City of Parkland & JM Lexus Concert Series & 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off:  JAN 9

Bring your Boots & Cowboy Hats!!!   The City of Parkland and JM Lexus present Sweetwater Junction Band, along with our annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, January 9th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.   This is a free performance at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater.  Come out and join your neighbors for this spectacular family event.  Click here for more details Monthly Concert Series Presented by JM Lexus at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater

Senior Overnight Trip to Key West, Florida:  FEB 8 & 9

This is an ALL-Inclusive trip – some destinations include the Hemingway House, Wrecker’s Museum, Mallory Square, and Key West Lighthouse.  Cost: $290.00 per person/advanced registration and payment is required.  Limited to 50 participants, ages 50 and older.  Click here for more details Senior Programs

Early Release Day Program: JAN 15

Early Release Day Programs are afternoon programs scheduled on Early Release days, when students are out of school. The ages of children that may participate in the program are from 5 through 11 years of age (kindergarten thru 5 grades).  The programs are offered from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The fee for the day program is $10.00 per child and $25.00 per family (more than 2 children). Activities include crafts, games, Liberty Park, video games, etc.  Advanced registration required. Click here for more details. Early Release Day Programs

Teacher Workday Program: JAN 19

Teacher Workday Programs are one day programs schedule on teacher workdays, when the students are out of school.  The ages of children that may participate in the program are from 5 through 11 years of age (kindergarten thru 5th grade).  The programs are offered from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Activities include, crafts, video games, Liberty Park, group games, etc.  The fee for the day program is $45.00 for residents and $50.00 for non-residents.  Advanced registration is required.  Click here for more details Teacher’s Workday Programs

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