Neither rain nor snow could keep the community from coming out to the campaign kick-off. Pictured here: Schlow Centre Region Library.

Due to space constraints, a majority of the day's activities were held at the State College Municipal Building.

Despite the rain, several hundred community members came to the celebration.

Decorations were courtesy of Best Event Rental.

A raffle for a child's gift basket and an adult gift basket containing dontations from more than 30 local businesses was very popular.

Large renderings of the new library were on display in the Municipal Building.

Students from the State College Suzuki program begin the festivities.

Library Director Elizabeth Allen welcomes everyone to the campaign kick-off.

David Lee, vice president of the library's board of trustees, talks about the Centre Region's new public library.

Patricia Best, chair of the community campaign, announces that 64 percent of the $3 million goal has already been achieved.

Maybe he is dreaming about the new library!

Elizabeth Allen, David Lee and Patricia Best speak to members of the media.

Special thanks to our food and beverage contributors!

Library volunteer Betty Bergstein enjoys a massage from Brandi Kephart at the Central Pa. School of Massage table.

This young library patron loves the library - and her hot dog!

Rep. Lynn Herman loves the library and hot dog too!

Joanne Green volunteers at the Mid State Literacy Council table.

Food break!

Patrons bring their books to the Sick Book Clinic.

Keynote speaker, award winning author Susan Campbell Bartoletti.

Bartoletti shares her experiences with the audience.

Happy Valley Alley Clowns make balloon animals and hats.

More balloon fun.

The State College Suzuki program plays in the library's gallery.

An example of the library's space constraints! Coats and cases belonging to the students in the State College Suzuki program.

The Gates Computer Lab in the library was just one of the 19 activity station locations.

A family makes their way through the Adult Dept., making sure to visit all of the activity stations.

Patrons listen to music from the gallery and take time to look at renderings of the new library.

Busy as usual at the library.

The library also was decorated.

Kids and parents keep the Children's Dept. computers busy.

Making decorations in the Children's Dept.

Schlow's newest patrons?

Something for everyone.

Who doesn't like balloons?!

Bill Metzel entertains with home made playthings.

Author Anne Quinn Corr demonstrates how to make groundhog cookies.

The view from the second floor of the State College Municipal Building.

Don't push! There is plenty of food for everyone.

Kids of all ages enjoyed the coloring station.

Leslie Beers, founder of the State College Suzuki program, gets a new student.

Author Richard Alley talks about his travels.

The latest fashion trend.

Even clowns need a break!

Author James Morrow entertains the audience with his newest story.

Leslie Beers shares "Making Music" activities with one of the library's younger patrons.

Parents rest as their children continue to enjoy the day's activities.

Dressed for the celebration!

Illustrator Anni Matsick entertains children and adults.

A budding illustrator works on his craft during Matsick's presentation.

Swing dance lessons were just one of many activities.

Children's Librarian Anita Ditz congratulates Makunda Mensah on winning the child's gift basket.