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Overdrive Downloadable Audio

Nathaniel — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:14:08 -0400

Schlow Library, through the Central Pennsylvania Library District now offers free downloadable audio books!

Getting started is easy; download the free OverDrive Media Console software at the website. Using a valid library card from any of the Central Pennsylvania District Libraries, customers can listen on their computer, transfer to supported portable devices, such as MP3 players, and burn some titles to CD.

Central PA library customers can find thrillers, romance, teen and non-fiction titles. Look for best-sellers like Heartsick by Chelsea Cain or Eric Clapton’s autobiography Clapton. Want to learn a new language? Check out the extensive collection of foreign language instruction audiobooks. Other authors in the collection include James Patterson, John Grisham, Patricia Cornwell, Geraldine Brooks and many more.

With rising gas prices, customers won’t need to drive to the library, they can access the collection from any PC at any time. At the end of the loan period, the audiobooks automatically expire and return to the collection. There are no late fees or damage costs. The service & software are free and available 24/7.

Downloadable audio is available thanks to funding received through the Central Pennsylvania Library District; its technology and content are provided by OverDrive, Inc. of Cleveland, OH. In addition to the above URL, local libraries will have a link on their homepages for customer convenience.

For more information, please contact your local public library.

Centre County Reads

Pat — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:13:18 -0400

The 2009 book selection will be announced on MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008

Read Pat and Kristina's Centre County Reads blog for recommendations and discussion of great books: community.centredaily.com
Centre County Reads has left books around Centre County to enjoy and then pass on to others. Go to the Centre County Reads website for more details.
Start your own book discussion group with Schlow's book discussion group kits. These are available for checkout from the adult department.

November 2008 Vote 4 Music Winner Results

Karen — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:03:20 -0500

Votes were cast and counted for your favorite music album. Stay tuned to find out the chosen music albums. The winner will be announced when their selected CD arrives.

And the 2009 Centre County Reads book is...

Pat — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:00:50 -0500

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. See the Centre County Reads blog and website for more information. Start reading!

Be a Friend!

Betsy — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:37:54 -0500

This support group makes a tremendous difference in the service that Schlow provides to all of us. Please become a Friend of the Library. CLICK here (.pdf reader required) for a MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE. Individual dues are only $20 and family membership is $35. Larger contributions are welcome too.

Volunteers honored by the Schlow Friends

Betsy — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:42:09 -0400

The library volunteers were recognized in April at a special brunch hosted by the Friends of Schlow Library. Seventy people attended the event, including the Friends board members, Library board members, Library staff, volunteers, Distinguished Friends, and Special Friends members.

In 2008, 64 library volunteers provided 5,093 hours of service to Schlow Library, which is the equivalant of 2.4 full-time employees. Volunteers work in all areas of the library, shelving and shelf reading, checking in returned itemsBooks, audiovisual materials, periodicals., monitoring the computer lab, and assisting the staff. Nine volunteers received awards for years of service: 5 years - Lynn Petnick and Jeff Schmid, 10 years - Barbara Boal and Sally Wangsness, 15 years - Carol Marboe and Sally Goodman, 20 years - Natalie Urban, 25 years - Barbara Marder, and 30 years - Marjorie Knapp.

First Thursdays - where did they come from?

Betsy — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:06:17 -0400

Have you heard of our local First Thursdays? These monthly celebrations of the arts in downtown State College and on the Penn State campus follow a pattern adopted in a number of cities across America to devote one day a month to the arts. Our First Thursdays were started three years ago by the Friends of Schlow Library Board! Katie O'Toole, program chair of the Friends of Schlow Library, brought together representatives of downtown businesses and Penn State and communty arts groups to create First Thursday State College. The Friends not only spearhead the overall First Thursday, they also financially support and oversee the First Thursday events at Schlow Library. Schlow First Thursday programs in 2009 include a variety of musical events - handbells, klezmer music, opera music, show tunes, and more. Put First Thursday on your calandar each month and join the fun!

Friends Board elections

Betsy — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:33:30 -0400

The Friends of Schlow Library Board recently reorganized for the year. President Shirley Sacks, who completed six years of board service, has now been replaced by Chris Lichtig whose first term runs through March 2012. Newly elected officers are Chris Lichtig, president; Lynn Petnick, vice president; Bob Schmalz, treasurer; Margie Milgrub, secretary. Thank you, Shirley, for your years of service, and best wishes to the new board officers.

For Sale: Super Summer Fiction Sale

Karen — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:48:11 -0400

Didn't get a chance to read your favorite author's latest bestseller? Come visit our book sale to purchase recent bestsellers at a greatly reduced price! Pick some up for a trip to the beach, visit relatives, or to read outside at the park! Something for everyone: mystery, romance, science-fiction, and lots more! Located on the second floor of the library across from the elevator.

Childcare Practitioner's Workshop: What a Treasure!

Dani — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:32:46 -0500

Attention Childcare Practitioners! Join in celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania One Book Every Young Child literacy initiative!

"What a Treasure", by Jane and Will Hillenbrand, is the perfect choice for the 2010 PA One Book literacy initiative to remind readers young and old alike of just what treasures can be found in books!

During the two hour workshop, participants will:

Discuss activities that include informational books focusing on themes including family and friends, diggers and diggers, treasures and surprises.
Learn tips about important pre-reading skills to share with parents.
Develop teaching materials in a make-it, take-it format to use in the classroom.
Receive a booklist of fiction and nonfiction books and websites relating to various themes in the book.

Date: Thursday, February 18 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Saturday, February 20 from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM

Location: Schlow Library Community Room

Registration forms for the workshop may be picked up at the Children's Desk. The $10 materials fee must be paid at the time of registration.

Please call the Children's Department for more information. (814) 235-7817