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more infoGlobal Connections' international music program returns to Schlow with a series of wonderful performances from talented musicians. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show! A suggested donation of $5 benefits Global Connections and Schlow Library.
All performances will begin at 12:10 in the Downsbrough Community Room.
May 23: Raaga, Classical Music of India
May 30: Anatolian Fusion: Turkish Melodies
June 6: Mari Morgan: Songs of Wales
June 13: Huān Jù Yī Táng: Music and Dance of China
more infoPart of the 2013 Centre County Reads programming.
Join us for a Papel Picado (Mexican paper cutting) Workshop! Paper artist Harriet Rosenberg will demonstrate this Mexican folk art which is used all over Mexico for holidays and celebrations. The event is open to all ages. Come learn something new!
Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny Street
Your kids can participate in Centre County Reads, 2013 community reads of Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros, too, with a story time and crafts! Activities will be themed around three selections: Family Pictures & In My Family by Carmon Lomas Garza and Hair by Sandra Cisneros. All of the selections will be read in English and Spanish. A Book Fair to benefit Centre County Reads will also be held the entire weekend.more info
more infoJoin Penn State's Caribbean Student Association to learn more about the history, culture, food and music of the Caribbean Islands.
Enjoy festive decorations and snacks as they share their heritage with you!
Tuesday, October 30, 7 p.m. Community Room
Photo: © 2012 K Alexander IMG_2610
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more infoWhen you need a tiny nibble before you drift off to sleep, what do you eat or drink? Enjoy bedtime snacks and stories at Schlow!
Wednesday, July 25 @ 2:30pm
Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite blanket and pillow!
Treat your tummy to some tasty nighttime kids’ snacks from countries all around the world, listen to bedtime stories, and watch a short film!
All ages. FREE public event. No registration necessary.
Location: Schlow Community Room
more infoAfrican drumming and dance group, Roots of Life, gave a crowd-pleasing, high energy performance Wednesday night as part of Schlow's 2011 Adult Summer Reading program, Novel Destinations. Led by a stirring drum beat, the talented dancers first demonstrated their moves, then asked members of the audience to join with them in the dance. Many of the children took them up on the invitation and had a great time participating, while the rest of the audience clapped along with the beat.
more infoThe African drumming and dance group, Roots of Life, will give an exciting performance, then get you to join in on the fun by teaching you the steps to participate in a traditional dance from Africa.
Wednesday, July 27, 7 p.m. Community Room
This performance is part of Schlow's Adult Summer Reading Program: Novel Destinations.
more infoLove animals? Like books about animals?
Want to meet some real, live, animals from these stories? Wish to see, hear, touch and learn more about them?
Need some good animal tale recommendations for youngsters of all ages?
more infoMaster puppeteer, Steve Abrams, involves his audience in everything he does, from the simplest form of puppetry, to an expert (and very funny) presentation of Aesop’s fables.
more infoSing along; laugh along; tell along with master storyteller Jan Kinney as she spins yarns of talking animals, brave kids and strange happenings from around the world.
Throw in a dragon and monster or two and you have a story mix that will delight listeners of all ages.
No registration necessary. All ages are welcome. Please call the Children's Department for more information. (814) 235-7817
