Older Adults

  • ...there are a new links to New Books and New Audiobooks at the left of the Adult page. Just click on that and see many new books that have just arrived at Schlow. Clicking on the cover takes you to a window where you can link to the Schlowref librarything account. Once there, just click on Collections - Your library, to see the newest books in our collection. To place a reserveWhen the item you want is checked out to someone else you may request that it be held for you when it is returned. Requests can be made for any item in our catalog including new releases and items on order. You will receive notification via e-mail (or telephone) when your hold is available for pick up. Your request will be honored in the order it is received., call us at 235-7816 or go to the catalog link on the uppper right-hand corner of every page of our website. 

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  • The road to lifelong learning begins at your library. Discover a world of free services and resources here. Information is available at the referenceQuestions that you ask of library staff that require knowledge of the content of the collection or other resources such as those on the web. Sometimes you are referred to the answer, hence Reference. Reference can also refer to our reference materials that are often encyclopedic books that have many volumes and a concentrated number of facts and/or statistics. These materials usually have an overnight loan period so they are available in the library most of the time. desk, by phone, email and online. Books, magazines, newspapers and audiobooks are all at your fingertips. Use the public computers and get help from the excellent reference staff. Check out the Senior Resource Area located near the Large Print books. Can't get out? Enroll in the Library-by-mail program or use our online library at schlowlibrary.org.
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  • Schlow Library has created a list of useful websites for older adults.

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    Many of the tax forms have arrived at Schlow, including the 1040A instructions and the Pennsylvania forms - they are finally here. Call the referenceQuestions that you ask of library staff that require knowledge of the content of the collection or other resources such as those on the web. Sometimes you are referred to the answer, hence Reference. Reference can also refer to our reference materials that are often encyclopedic books that have many volumes and a concentrated number of facts and/or statistics. These materials usually have an overnight loan period so they are available in the library most of the time. desk to check on availability at 235-7816 or email refdesk@schlowlibrary.org.
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    Help with Federal, Pennsylvania State, Tax and Rent Rebates and Local taxes every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 PM - 4 PM in the Sun Room at Schlow Library. from February 9 through April 15. Call Centre County RSVP at 814-355-6816 for more information or to make an appointment. For taxpayers with low- and middle-income, with special attention to those age 60 and older.

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