Classes


  • Have a Facebook account but not sure how to get the most out of it? Come to this class! We'll also address your privacy concerns. 

    Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. in the Musser Room. Bring your curiosity, your questions and your devices.

    To register please call the Reference Desk at 235-7816 or email us at refdesk@schlowlibrary.org 

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  • Join us for a class on Streaming Music! We'll demonstrate different streaming music services and find the right one for you. We'll be looking at Spotify, Pandora, Grooveshark and Songza.

    Saturday, May 4, 10:30 a.m. in the Musser Room. Bring your curiosity, your questions and your devices.

    To register please call the Reference Desk at 235-7816 or email us at refdesk@schlowlibrary.org 

     

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  • Gadget classes are back! Join Schlow's technology classes to learn how to use devices and services in order to keep up with the times!  

    5/18: Facebook

    Have a Facebook account but not sure how to get the most out of it? Come to this class! We'll also address your privacy concerns. 

    Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. in the Musser Room. Bring your curiosity, your questions and your devices.

    To register please 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 at 235-7816 or email us at refdesk@schlowlibrary.org 

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  • iPad Basics

    REGISTRATION REQUIRED

    From turning it on to downloading the Overdrive ebook app, we'll show you how to use your new device.

    Two classes will be offered: Saturdays June 15 and June 29

    10:30 a.m. in the Musser Room. Bring your curiosity, your questions and your devices.

    To register please call the Reference Desk at 235-7816 or email us at refdesk@schlowlibrary.org 

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  • Do you know how to have fun with your ipad? Amy will help! Come and learn the basics about your settings, the Cloud and Apps, including a short intro into the library ebookeBook, or electronic book, is a book that you "read" on your computer screen. Schlow highlights one book a month from our collection of eBooks available at NetLibrary which can be found by logging into your account. There are many different books available for your perusal. app, OverDrive.

    REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Saturday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. in the Musser Room. Bring your curiosity, your questions and your devices.

    To register please 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 at 235-7816 or email us at refdesk@schlowlibrary.org

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  • The Center for American Literary Studies Presents:

    Caramelo in the Classroom: Approaches to Teaching Ethnic American Literatures

    Three panelists, including Lorraine Lopez, an award winning Latina writer and professor of English at Vanderbilt University, will deliver opening remarks and then engage the audience in discussion.

    60 Willard Building on Penn State's Campus

    Join us for a reading by Lorraine Lopez later that evening.

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  • Join Amy as she walks you through the steps of accessing our eBooks on your iPad. Bring your device and follow along. She will also give a quick rundown of iPad's other amazing features. Because our Gadgets for Grownups Classes have become so popular we encourage you to register by calling the Refrence Desk at 235-7616 or you can email them at refdesk@schlowlibrary.org
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  • Preserving Foods for Health ~ Sunday, October 21st, 2:00-3:30
    Learn to preserve fruits and vegetables for your health and your bank account... and help save the world to boot. This lively presentation explores the reasons people preserve produce, examines several of the most popular methods of preserving, and reveals advantages and disadvantages of each.

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  • "Nutrition from Newborn to Toddler".
    Learn how to meet your baby's nutritional needs during the first year. Topics include breastfeeding, starting solids, and developing healthy eating habits into toddlerhood.
    Marjorie Mearkle IBCLC, CLC and Megan Mignot RD, LDN, IBCLC, CLC

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  • Labels
    Label Reading~ Sunday, September 30th, 2:00-3:30
    Take a look at labels and find out what is in your food. Learn about hidden sugars, MSG, preservatives that can be harmful and tricky labeling that isn't always honest.
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