Children

Welcome to the virtual home of the Schlow Library Children's Department! We invite you to explore our upcoming events, take advantage of our online collections and resources, and - of course - find your next great read. Please reach out to us via email, chat, phone, or an in-person visit to let us know how we can help, or just to connect with us!

Read, Play, Learn, Explore

Summer Reading

Summer Reading is for everyone! Babies to adults can earn chances at fantastic prizes, attend events, and read to their heart's content all summer long.

More Than Books

Adventure and fun are available right now with your Schlow Library card. Discover our unique offerings!

StoryWalk® of Centre County

Have you visited a StoryWalk® location yet? Enjoy a story in a beautiful local park!

Programs & Resources

Get an overview of some of the programs and resources offered by the Children's Department, then come on in to borrow materials and ask us your questions!

Upcoming Events

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Celebrate the start of Summer Reading! Meet Jesse and his fantastic group of repti...
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
Arts, Crafts & Games
Music & Performance
STEM
Sat Jun 10 10:00 am

no registration required

Meet Jesse and his fantastic group of reptiles from the Forgotten Friend Reptile S...
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
Music & Performance
STEM
Sat Jun 10 10:30 am

no registration required

Get a taste of what our spring and fall Toddler Learning Centre classes are like! ...
Children
Preschoolers
Storytimes
Mon Jun 12 9:30 am

Stories, songs, and lots of movement - a storytime for babies and their grown-up. ...
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Storytimes
Tue Jun 13 9:30 am

no registration required

Stop by the Children's Department for a fun craft or activity.  Today we'll be dec...
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
Arts, Crafts & Games
Tue Jun 13 10:00 am

no registration required

Free lunch will be available for kids up to age 18! Meals are provided on a first ...
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
Teens
Meetings
Tue Jun 13 11:30 am

no registration required

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SCASD Portal

Visit the “All Ready Access” portal, a partnership between Schlow Centre Region Library and SCASD offering an endless world of opportunities and resources to all students in the district. Browse, borrow, and learn online and in print—for free!

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K-6 eBooks, Movies, Comics, & More

Explore this collection of resources for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Read an eBook, watch a video, and so much more!