Online Library

Learn a new language with our new Mango Languages. Choose French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese or Russian. Start learning right now at your home computer. read more

Having trouble checking on your account? Don't panic! You just need to come in and get a new library card and PIN number. If you don't know your PIN number, just call us and we'll be happy to help you!

We are turning a page on the history of libraries in Centre County by joining our catalog with that of the Centre County Library. Each library will remain its own entity, but we are now sharing resources across the county.

Every library card holder in Centre County will need to exchange their old card for a new federation card. This can be done very easily at the circulation desk as you enter the library. 

What does this mean for you?

read more

NextReads has added two new lists that can be emailed directly to your inbox. They are the New York Times Fiction and Nonfiction lists. Once you receive the list, you can link directly to Schlow's catalog to see if we own the book and place a copy on 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.. If there is a copy available, 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 (235-7816) or email refdesk@schlowlibrary.org and have us pull it for you. If all copies are checked out, place a reserve online and you will be notified when a copy is available for you. NextReads offers lists in many genres from mysteries to fiction to business and fitness. There are also lists for teens and children. read more