Schlow Library Foundation

What is the Schlow Library Foundation?

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The Schlow Library Foundation (formerly known as the Friends of Schlow Library) is made up of community volunteers who give their time because they love the Library.  The Foundation provides crucial funding support for the programs and services at Schlow Library.  This support is made possible by donations of all sizes to the Foundation by community members.

This also includes important advocacy, financial investment, and volunteer support for the Library, with an eye towards a sustainable future.

The Foundation is working to ensure that the Library services you cherish will continue without interruption through fundraising projects and outreach programs.

Donations to the Schlow Library Foundation are tax-deductible and make an immediate impact in your community. All donations made to the Foundation go directly to support the Library.

In short, Friends are The Foundation...YOU are The Foundation!

Monthly Giving

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Monthly Giving

Show your library love every month with a recurring donation. Monthly donations fund programs, resources, and add materials like books to our collection. Monthly donations are a great way to support what you love!

Schlow Stories

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Share your Schlow Story with us!

Do you have a Schlow Story that you'd like to share? The Schlow Library Foundation Advocacy Committee is collecting stories from community members about what Schlow Library means to them. These stories will be used to celebrate National Library month. If you are interested in telling your story, please email us at foundation@schlowlibrary.org.

Schlow Library Foundation Newsletter
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Schlow Library Foundation Board Members:

  • Maureen Welesko, President
  • Virginia Squier, Vice President
  • Cathy Holsing, Treasurer
  • Sharon Rovansek, Assistant Treasurer
  • Mac Rayback, Secretary
  • Nancy Chiswick
  • Peg Hambrick
  • Glenn Johnson
  • Tom King
  • Danielle Montler
  • Lynn Petnick
  • Jane Stanton
  • Ruth Zipser
  • Robin Barton, Liaison from Library Trustees

Questions

How do I make a donation?

Donations are accepted by mail, online, or in person at the Schlow Library Service desks.

Schlow Library Foundation

211 S Allen Street

State College PA 16801

What does my donation fund?

Donations to the Schlow Library Foundation provide funding for ALL of the programs and services that Schlow Library provides to our patrons.  Storytimes, Book Clubs, and special events; are just a few of the programs funded by donations.  Thank you!

When can I make a donation?

We welcome donations any time. The two main publicized fundraisers are Centre Gives in May and our annual year-end appeal in October. Donations are accepted at any time of year.

Is there a yearly membership?

No, unlike the previous Friends of Schlow Library, the Schlow Library Foundation does not have a membership program.

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Thank you to our corporate sponsor State College Downtown Properties, LLC