Summer Adult Programming at the Library
There is plenty to see, do, and learn in Schlow Centre
Region Library's Adult Department this spring, including some new programs:
GO ANYWHERE WITH A BOOK, BUT COME HERE FIRST! We'll help you get started
on a great summer journey of reading. Register by filling out
this form and e-mail it
to refdesk@schlowlibrary.org or
bring it into the library (forms will be available there as well)
NEW THIS SUMMER: Go ANYWHERE! We've got downloadable audio books that count toward our summer reading program this year. This will allow you to take your books anywhere! Have someone snap a photo of you reading (or listening to) a book in your favorite place and bring it to the library, or e-mail it to refdesk@schlowlibrary.org for an additional chance at prizes!
SUMMER READING BOOK DISCUSSIONS (held 2:30-3:30 pm in
our Community Room):
June 10th: Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel
Garcia Marquez
July 22nd: Marley & Me by John Grogan
August 19th: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's
Purpose, by Eckhart Tolle
OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS:
Thursday, July 24th, 7-8:30 pm - Craft Workshop: Create
Your Own Travel Journal. Adults and teens alike can come in and create a journal
to record
your summer thoughts & special
events.
Tuesday, August 5th, 7-8:30 pm - Interactive Mystery
Game: A Murderous Melodrama. There's suspense in the stacks for those who love
puzzles and
games. Join us for our first foray
into Interactive Mysteries!
GIFT BAG DRAWINGS:
Get an entry blank at the library or
here for every book you read or listen to this summer,
or for every 3 books you read to a child. Fill out the blank and bring it to the
library to be entered into our monthly drawings for a fabulous gift bag like
this one which will also include a selection of books with a local interest.. We
are very grateful to the Friends of Schlow Library and Penn State University
Press for their generous donations to our programs! Drawings will be held: June
26th, July 31st & August 28th
Knitting Group at the Library - All ages &
abilities are welcome, share some tips, learn new tricks and have a warm & fuzzy
time at the library. Every other Monday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm - May 5 & 19,
June 16 & 30
FIRST THURSDAY EVENTS (Sponsored by the Friends of Schlow Centre Region Library)
June 5: We're celebrating Latin music in a very unique way with a Handbell Choir - if you've never seen one before, now is a perfect chance. If you're familiar with handbells, this is sure to surprise you!
July 3rd: No First Thursday Events Planned - Happy Independence Day!
August 7: Destination: China - A lively Chinese Dance Troupe will entertain with traditional dances and costumes.
September 4: Destination: New York - The Rich & Heidi Beaver Singers will present a tribute to New York City.
