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Celebrate National Library Week with Schlow

kyezdimer — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:32:39 -0400

National Library Week, April 10-16, celebrates the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians. Libraries across the country serve as places of opportunity, providing multi-media collections and programs that teach literacy, promote continuing education, and encourage lifelong learning. Join in the fun and learn more about Schlow's services as we feature an online scavenger hunt on our website, as well as a paper scavenger hunt in the Adult Department. Prizes will be awarded every day and there will be a drawing for a Nook eReader at the end of the week for all entrants.

Look for the online clues on our website each day during National Library Week and email refdesk@schlowlibrary.org with your answer. You may also pick up a Scavenger Hunt paper form any day, April 10-16, from the Adult Department 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.

Did you know that...

2 out of 3 Americans own library cards - and use them?

There were 1.4 billion library visits last year, compared to movie attendance of 1.3 billion and sporting event attendance of 218 million? Americans spend about two-and-a-half times as much on salty snacks as they do on public libraries?

Schlow alone checked out 724,390 books and other materials in 2010, and received 341,004 patronA library cardholder and/or user of library services. visits?

96% of Americans agree that libraries play an important role in giving everyone a chance to succeed?

New!!! Research Unplugged now at Schlow!!

Pat — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:52:19 -0500

Don't miss any of the new exciting Research Unplugged lectures that continue in April at their new location - here in Schlow's Community Room.

April 12 - Disappearing Bees: An Update on the Search for Prime Suspects

April 19- Pennsylvania Pop: Reflections on Andy Warhol's Art and Roots

Click on the links at the left to learn more about each topic. You can also read more about it at Penn State Live and at Research Penn State.

This is your chance to get the real facts from the researchers themselves. Ask questions and get involved. Join us!

Spring into April Wellness at Schlow

Pat — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:03:17 -0500

Did you make a New Year's resolution to get fit, lose weight, reduce stress or be healthier? Now is the time to revisit those plans with the help of experts in a wide variety of areas. Choose one or all of them. Classes will be from 1-2:30 PM on Saturdays continuing in April in the Musser Room at Schlow. Many thanks to BeWell Associates for organizing this great program.

April 7 - The Simplicity of Yoga

April 14 - Intro to Mindfulness

April 21 - Label Reading for Dummies

April 28 - Breathing & Posture

All classes free and open to the public. Call Angie Wallace at 814-234-0785 for more information.

Creative Works by clay artist Linna Muschlitz

Maria B. — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:19:21 -0400

The Gallery is pleased to present the works of clay artist, Linna Muschlitz from May 1st to May 31st. An opening is scheduled in the Library's Downsborough Room, Sunday, May 6th from 2 to 4 PM. Stop in a talk with the artist about her inspiration and her techniques.

Muschlitiz spent her childhood in the woods among majestic oak, maple, larch and hemlock trees, yet only two miles from Penn State. From ages 5 to 15 she attended Penn State's Saturday Morning Art Classes for Children established by Viktor Lowenfeld, where she relished exposure to varied artistic mediums and instruction from world-class artists.

In 4th grade she had her first pottery class, and decided to be a potter when she grew up. After graduating from Penn State with a BA Visual Arts-Ceramics, she earned an MS in Art Education from the University of Oregon, taking pottery classes and workshops in a variety of settings along the way.

Travel to exotic and colorful places like Guatemala, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Mexico, Hawaii, and our own National Parks have been sources of inspiration for both her clay work and her richly colored silk paintings.

Muschlitz's works have been featured in juried shows in Hawaii, Oregon, and
Pennsylvania, and have won awards in all three states.

Juried Exhibition Submissions Guidelines

Pat — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:11:40 -0400

The Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery in Schlow Centre Region Library is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition, July 2nd through July 30th, 2012. All new and established artists, ages 16 and up, who live within 25 miles of State College, PA, may submit up to two pieces for consideration; artists chosen to participate will be represented by one piece only.

Entry Guidelines

Please do not submit actual work. Only digital images will be accepted. Images must be in .jpg or .png format at a resolution of 300 dpi.

Submit 1 image for 2-D work (no details); submit 2 images for 3-D work (front and back views).

Images must be labeled with artist's last name and first initial, medium, dimensions (h x w x d), title, and the year of creation. Submission of an image without dimensions will disqualify the image.

Images and completed entry forms are due by 9:00 PM on June 4, 2012.

A list of accepted entries chosen by the Gallery Committee will be posted on schlowlibrary.org on June 15th at 5:00 PM.

Eligible Works

The exhibit area for this event will extend into the Community Room.

2-D work may not exceed 36" in any direction and must be ready to hang. Poorly framed, poorly matted pieces, or wet work will not be considered. Unframed, stretched canvases that are securely wired are acceptable.

3-D work must fit on our display pedestals that measure 18"x 18", must be stable on its base and may be no more than 14" high.

Free-standing sculptures (non-pedestal pieces) will not be accepted.

Judging and Prizes

Award winners will be announced at the opening reception sponsored by the Friends of Schlow Library for artists and their guests to be held on Thursday, July 12th from 7:00-8:00 PM.

Prizes will be awarded by our juror, Patricia House.

1st place - $100, and a personal show

2nd place - $50, and a personal show

3rd place - $25

Best student piece - $35

Juror

Patricia House is the Director and Presidet of the Board of Bellefonte Art Museum of Centre County. A retired museum professional with over thirty years experience. Ms. House has developed and managed museums and art related nonprofit organizations across the country and has curated art exhibitions for several galleries and museums. These include The Muckenthaler Cultural Center and Historical House Foundation, The Asian Pacific Museum, The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, and the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, in Santa Ana California. The library thanks Ms. House for her participation in this event and for her support of the arts in Centre County.

Receiving and Retrieving Works

Artwork that has been accepted for the show must be delivered to the library on June 28th, between the hours of 10:00 AM and Noon. Artists must retrieve their work between 10:00 AM and Noon, July 31st.

World Sounds at Noon

kyezdimer — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:35:00 -0400

Global 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

For more info contact Global Connections at 863-3927
Global Connections is a United Way Agency

4th Annual Juried Exhibition

Maria B. — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:15:54 -0400

The Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery in Schlow Centre Region Library is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Juried Exhibition, July 1st through July 30th, 2013. All new and established artists, ages 16 and up, with a primary residence in Centre County, PA (or within 30 miles of State College), may submit up to two pieces for consideration; artists chosen to participate will be represented by one piece only.

Entry Guidelines

Please do not submit actual work. Only digital images will be accepted. Images must be in .jpg or .png format at a resolution of 300 dpi.

Submit 1 image for 2-D work (no details); submit 2 images for 3-D work (front and back views).

Images must be labeled with artist's last name and first initial, medium, dimensions (h x w x d), title, and the year of creation. Submission of an image without dimensions or date will disqualify the image.

Images and completed entry forms are due by 9:00 PM on June 3, 2013.

A list of accepted entries chosen by the Gallery Committee will be posted on schlowlibrary.org on June 14th.

Eligible Works

The exhibit area for this event will extend into the Community Room.

2-D work may not exceed 36" in any direction and must be ready to hang. Poorly framed, poorly matted pieces, or wet work will not be considered. Unframed, stretched canvases that are securely wired are acceptable.

3-D work must fit on our display pedestals that measure 18"x 18", must be stable on its base and may be no more than 14" high.

Free-standing sculptures (non-pedestal pieces) will not be accepted.
Work must have been completed between 2008 and2013.

Judging and Prizes

Award winners will be announced at the opening reception sponsored by the Friends of Schlow Library for artists and their guests to be held on Thursday, July 11th from 7:00-8:00 PM.

Prizes will be awarded by our juror, Patricia Howard

1st place - $100, and a personal show

2nd place - $50, and a personal show

3rd place - $25

Best student piece - $35

Juror

Patricia Howard is a fine arts photographer and educator. An Assistant Professor of Art at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Howard teaches digital art and photography. She has worked in both promotions and as a producer at public television station KBDI in Denver. She holds a bachelor's degree at the University of Delaware, a MFA at Penn State, and has taken classes at Anderson Ranch Arts Center as well as the International Center for Photography in New York. Ms. Howard has exhibited work locally at Penn State, Zola New World Bistro, and at the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania. Look for her upcoming solo exhibition at the Juniata College Museum of Art in November of 2013.

Receiving and Retrieving Works

Artwork that has been accepted for the show must be delivered to the library on June 27th, between the hours of 4 PM and 6 PM. Artists must retrieve their work on July 31st, between 10 AM and 12 PM.