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

Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest

Have a budding author in your family or classroom who would be overjoyed to create their own story and see a bound copy of it at the library? Centre County children in grades 1 through 6 are invited to enter our annual Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest! 

 

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Reading to your child early and often sparks a sense of curiosity and creativity that will last a lifetime. Give your child the best possible head start - register your little reader for 1000BBK today!

StoryWalk® of Centre County

Read and move in the great outdoors - visit one of two StoryWalk® of Centre County locations to enjoy a park and a story!

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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Homeschoolers! Join us for an art activity each month.  Today's activity is: Shrin...
Children
Elementary
Arts, Crafts & Games
Thu Sep 11 2:30 pm

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This class is designed for our littlest music-makers! We'll sing, dance, and expre...
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Preschoolers
Music & Performance
Fri Sep 12 10:30 am

Sweet stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes - a playtime just for baby and grown-up. R...
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Storytimes
Sat Sep 13 9:30 am

no registration required

Join us for storytime with a Children's Staff Member! Enjoy books, songs, fingerpl...
Children
Preschoolers
Storytimes
Sat Sep 13 10:30 am

no registration required

Meet local authors and illustrators of books for children, read their books, and t...
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
Arts, Crafts & Games
Sun Sep 14 2:00 pm

no registration required

Sweet stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes - a playtime just for baby and grown-up. A...
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Storytimes
Tue Sep 16 9:30 am
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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!