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One World, Many Stories @ Schlow Summer Reading Program

Dani — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:53:43 -0400

Celebrate One World, Many Stories @ Schlow Library this summer and sign up for our ONLINE Summer Reading Program. Schlow has delicious, sporty, playful and interesting prizes for everyone just for reading books!

PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM BOOKLET IN THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT!

Registration begins May 15, 2011. You may begin logging in books June 1.

This summer we will be offering many exciting and innovative multicultural programs and reading incentives to promote an appreciation for all the cultures around the world! Click on the left of the screen to check our Tremendous Tuesday craft schedule and our Wednesday Everybody Storytime schedule.

For those wishing to keep track of their books on a paper log before entering them into the computer, there is a link to the left to print one out! Online log-in instructions are also provided. Check out the reading lists to complete the treasure map in the program booklet (ages 3-12)!

Registration begins May 15. Visit our website, schlowlibrary.org/children, to sign up, or for a bit of extra guidance use one of the computers in the Children's Department!

2011 Teen Summer Reading Program: You Are Here @ Schlow Library

Karen — Mon, 16 May 2011 17:40:34 -0400

Be Here for the 2011 Summer Reading Program! You Are Here @ Schlow Library!

Registration begins June 1st at 9am. Each book you read and log in to the online summer reading system--earns you a chance at winning a prize! So the more books you read, the more chances you have to win!

This year's events include a Summer Kickoff Party with the B94.5 Zoo Crew and Ike the Spike, a Gaming Extravangaza, and a Bon Voyage Party in August for all tween and teen participants.

Plus, there will be a few big prizes, including an Ipod to one lucky winner! Stay tuned for more details!

Adult Summer Reading program: Novel Destinations

kyezdimer — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:44:10 -0400

Travel the world and beyond with Schlow's Adult Summer Reading Program: Novel Destinations. Registration begins June 1st from Schlow's website. Log the books you read and be entered to win prizes all summer long including bookbags, mugs, gift certificates from international restaurants, $50 towards travel with Fullington Trailways and ten round trip tickets from Megabus. The grand prize is a Nook Color ereader.

Thanks to our sponsors!

Baja Fresh

Bell's Greek Pizza

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Fullington Trailways

Herwig's

India Pavilion

Karma Indian Cuisine

Megabus

Pita Cabana Grill

The Pita Pit

Yummy Cafe

Teens: Summer Reading Lists

Karen — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:42:09 -0400

Not sure what to read this summer...try a few books listed by grade from your friendly English teachers. Click on the link to visit the State College Area High School English page, or stop by the Teen Area to pick up a copy and browse the shelves.

Fantastic performance by Roots of Life

kyezdimer — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:40:18 -0400

African 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. For the finale a "community circle" was formed where everyone was welcome to move as they were inspired to by the music. Some of the attending adults took the opportunity to really shake their stuff! You can see Roots of Life again this weekend at the Mojah Fusion Dance Festival.

Videos from the performance are on Schlow Library's Facebook page.

Founded by Penn State Assistant Professor of Dance Kikora Franklin in autumn 2010, Roots of Life is a performing arts ensemble of middle and high school students from the State College Area School District.

Franklin's passion for dance, evident in her work educating Penn State students in a variety of dance forms, also inspires her teaching traditional African dance to State College Area District students from third-graders up to high school seniors.

The creation of a ‘master' class with about 25 young students has enabled Franklin to work more intensely with this small group, creating productions for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, International Children's Festival, and other schools in the district.

Summer Reading Happens Here: Your Sign Photos 2011

Nathaniel — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:58:58 -0400

Since a great summer includes great books, all the libraries in Centre County are distributing these signs and your support of libraries and their impact on summer reading is much appreciated. Pick up a sign in the Children's department.

Please take a picture of your family standing with the yard sign and email a copy to us at yard-signs@schlowlibrary.org. Watch for your photo on this page. Names will not be posted. Do not include any identifying features such a house number or street signs. Your photo will show your friends and neighbors that you value the public library and help us make people aware of the many services found here.

State law requires that the signs are "not in the traffic line-of-sight" so please place them at least 10' away from a road, and do not block views of oncoming traffic at corners, etc.