book discussion


  • Schlow's afternoon book discussion group will have a special guest via computer! Formerly local author Joann Leornard will join the discussion of her book The Healer of Fox Hollow via Skype and talk about her experience with writing the book. Please join us Tuesday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m.

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  • Part of the 2013 Centre County Reads programming. Join us at the State Theatre for a discussion with prize-winning author Sandra Cisneros.

    Sandra Cisneros will talk about the genesis of Caramelo and then respond to questions from the audience about her work. Everyone welcome!

    Monday, April 15 at the State Theatre.

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  • Join a member of the Schlow staff as they lead a discussion on the best selling novel by Eric Weiner, The Geography of Bliss

    Pre-registration for this event is not required but, if you have any questions please contact a member of the Schlow Reference Department staff at 235-7816 or by emailing them at refdesk@schlowlibrary.com

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  • Join us for the Evening Book Discussion Group at Schlow Library as we discuss the best selling book Moloka'i by Alan Brennert.

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  • Join a member of the Schlow staff as they lead a discussion on the best selling novels by Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street and Caramelo.

    These books are the 2013 Centre County Reads Selections. You are encouraged to read one or both of these novels.

    Schlow Library is also pleased to announce that Sandra Cisneros will speak on April 15th at 7pm at The State Theatre.

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  • Join a member of the Schlow staff as they lead a discussion on the best selling novel by Chad Harbach, The Art of Fielding.

    Pre-registration for this event is not required but, if you have any questions please contact a member of the Schlow Reference Department staff at 235-7816 or by emailing them at refdesk@schlowlibrary.com

    The afternoon book discussion group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2:30pm in the Community Room. 

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  • Join a member of the Schlow staff as they lead a discussion on the best selling novel by Jennifer Egan, A Visit from the Goon Squad.

    Pre-registration for this event is not required but, if you have any questions please contact a member of the Schlow 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. Department staff at 235-7816 or by emailing them at refdesk@schlowlibrary.com

    The afternoon book discussion group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2:30pm in the Community Room. 

    Like the Library, this event is free and open to the public.

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  • Evening Book Discussion Group

    Tuesday, January 15th at 6:30 pm in the Sun Room at Schlow.

    Join a member of our staff as they facilitate a discussion on;

    The Fault in Our Stars 

    by, John Green

    Registration for this event is not required but if you have any questions please contact a member of 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 staff at 235-7616 or you may email them at refdesk@schlowlibrary.org

     

     

     

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  • Take a look at the book group discussion kits that we offer at Schlow.

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  • On September 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room, the Afternoon Group will discuss The Story of Beautiful Girl, a unique love story about an African American deaf man and a young white woman with a developmental disability and their lost child.  

    In September, the book groups will be discussing works by author Rachel Simon in coordination with Penn State's Office of Disability Services for Disability Awareness Month.

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