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Centre Gives 2024

Schlow Library

Thank you for going on this adventure with us! We are so grateful for your support during another amazing Centre Gives, and we're looking forward to all of the new adventures we'll go on together, thanks to your generosity.

Reduce | Reuse | Remake: A Recycled Art Show by the Students of the State College Area Middle and High Schools

Schlow Library

Don't miss the return of the annual recycled art show by the students of the State College Area Middle and High Schools.

Memory Kits and Memory Picture Books are Here!

Schlow Library

Schlow Library adds memory kits to the collection to aid in memory therapy at home, in assisted care homes, and in group settings.

Teens Create, a Gallery Space

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Schlow Library celebrates teen talent and supports their emotional wellbeing with the unveiling of a new art gallery: Teens Create, a gallery space.

Job Resources with PA CareerLink

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Find job resources through our partners at Centre County's PA CareerLink.

A Sense of Place: An exhibit by Farmland Preservation Artists of Central Pennsylvania

Schlow Library

The Farmland Preservation Artists of Central PA will have their work displayed in the gallery at Schlow, April 2–30.

County Libraries Become FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries

Schlow Library

Centre County. Schlow Library, Centre County Library and Historical Museum, Holt, and Centre Hall Libraries are now FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries. This means our patrons have access to more genealogy resources to help make more family discoveries. FamilySearch is a world leader in family history.

Then & Now: the Art of Sue McFadden

Schlow Library

A new exhibition of works in various media by local artist, Sue McFadden. On display throughout the month of March.

Nursing and Lactation Space Now Available at Schlow Library

Schlow Library

The Children's Department is now home to a Nursing and Lactation Space for parents who need a private space to nurse or pump.

Collaborative Journaling at Your Library

Schlow Library

Checkout collaborative journals from Schlow. Write or draw about your day, week, or year. Share poetry, short stories, or general musings. For teens and adults of all ages.

Happiness Through Grief: Art by Barry King and Poetry By Paula Schroeder

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Abstract acrylic art and poetry by Barry King and Paula Schroeder will hang in the Allen Gallery through January.

Explore STEM Topics Throughout the Semester!

Schlow Library

STEM programs for kids that are happening from January-April 2024.

Fire and Water: Watercolor and Inks by Austin Van Allen

Schlow Library

Don't miss the February exhibit of local artist, Austin Van Allen. Van Allen is an American artist, painter, and art teacher based in State College, Pennsylvania. His watercolor and ink style is a relatively new direction for his artwork.

Foodie: An Eating Odyssey

Schlow Library

Photography by Chuck Fong will hang throughout November in the 1st floor Allen Gallery

Annual State College Photo Club Youth Showcase

Schlow Library

Features photography by students from the State College Area High School.

Community Nature Journaling

Schlow Library

Throughout September, visit the display of nature journals by community members who participated in the Nature Journaling program at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center.

Research tutorial for Academic One File.

Schlow Library

Research overview, tips, and tricks using PA Library's Academic One File. Also checkout some curriculum to try out your new found research chops below.

This production was made possible by a generous grant from PA Forward.

2023 Yarn Mural with The Downtown State College Improvement District

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Description of the Downtown Improvement District Yarn Mural project for 2023.

A Poem in Our Eyes: A Collection of Image-inspired Poetry Collaboratively Written by Centre Care Residents Living with Dementia

Schlow Library

Schlow's Allen Gallery welcomes "an annual celebration of Ridgelines' semester-long program, “A Poem in Our Eyes,” highlighting the rich intellectual and creative capacities of those living with memory loss." The exhibition will hang in the gallery throughout the month of June.

State College Photo Club

Schlow Library

Throughout the month of April, the State College Photo Club exhibits various photos from the last year.

Instructors' Show 2023: Presented by the Art Alliance of Central PA

Schlow Library

Instructors from the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania will exhibit their work in the Allen Gallery of Schlow Centre Region Library throughout the month of August.

RU Curious?

Schlow Library

Research Unplugged returns with RU Curious? in April 2023.

Works in Charcoal by Sadie McGraw

Schlow Library

Don't miss three stunning charcoal works on paper by local student, Sadie McGraw. The drawings will hang in the TeensCreate Gallery throughout the month of August.

Roll for Initiative: Centre TTRPG Coalition Hosts Month of Activities, Artwork Promoting Tabletop Roleplaying Games

Schlow Library

The Centre Tabletop Roleplaying Game Coalition is partnering with Schlow and 3 Dots Downtown for “Roll for Initiative", a community project that introduces TTRPGs to an all ages, general audience

Images 2023 Exhibition

Schlow Library

Images 2023 is a 2-D gallery exhibition featuring drawings, paintings, pastels, mixed media, photography, hand-pulled prints, watercolors, fiber, paper, and digital art from artists aged 16 and older whose primary residence is in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Adult Services Renovation, March - April 2023

Schlow Library

Schlow's Adult Services department on the 2nd floor will undergo renovations to the information desk. Construction begins Monday, March 20, 2023

Join the Winter Reading Program!

Schlow Library

Learn about the 2023 Winter Reading program for adults and teens that begins January 30 until March 30.

Give the Gift of Reading!

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Give the gift of reading with a donation to Schlow Library - a great gift alternative! Celebrate an event or a loved one with an Ecard or dedicate an entire day.

Out of Nowhere: Gatesburg Village Art by Charlie O’Neill

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Artist, Charlie O'Neill has been interested in Impressionism and Modern Art for many years. Her work will hang in the Allen Gallery throughout February.

Centre County Reads Returns

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Book discussions, a robust roundtable, and the annual writing contest provide plenty of opportunities to get involved with Centre County Reads 2023 featuring this year’s selection, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Target Circle Votes help Schlow Library Foundation!

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Voting for Schlow Library directs donations toward programs and services at Schlow Library.

So Many Possibilities...

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Funding Our Future - TOGETHER

Visit this page to learn more about the exciting possibilities

Two Friends - Paintings in Watercolor by Jeff Mathison and Anni Matsick

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Join us for an entrancing display of watercolors by two of our area's award-winning artists/illustrators. Two Friends - Paintings in Watercolor by Jeff Mathison and Anni Matsick will hang in the Allen Gallery throughout October.

Adult & Teen Programs Win at PaLA

Schlow Library

Schlow is proud to announce that both the ESL Book Club and the annual teen gallery exhibition, "Reduce, Reuse, Remake," will be recognized by the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) and the Pennsylvania Humanities Council as award-winning programs at the annual conference in October.

The Heart Speaks, Is Spoken For - An Exhibition by Karen Elias and Marjorie Maddox

Schlow Library

This month the Allen Gallery features the work of poet, Marjorie Maddox, and artist, Karen Elias. The exhibition will hang throughout the month and includes poetry by Maddox alongside photography by Elias.

Celebrate International Dot Day!

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Decorate a dot and show it off at Schlow!

Auto-Renewals for All

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Need more time to finish that chapter? Forgot to renew your books this month? No worries!

Arts Fest Parking Update

Schlow Library

On Monday, July 11 and Tuesday, July 12, our parking lot will be accessible through the exit via Pugh Street to Highland Alley to A Alley or via Foster Avenue to A Alley.
Our parking lot will be closed to the public Wednesday, July 13 through S. Allen Street's reopening on Monday, July 18. Our building will be open as usual.

A Poem in Our Eyes: A Ridgelines Exhibition

Schlow Library

Schlow Library's Allen Gallery presents a monthly-long exhibition of Ridgeline's program,"A Poem in Our Eyes."

Ephemerality & Clay: a Public Art Installation by Rachel Eng

Schlow Library

Penn State grad and artist, Rachel Eng's work will be on display outside of Schlow Library from May 6 through July 9.

Thank you for Waves of Possibilities!

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Our heartfelt appreciation for the amazing Centre Gives support!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022 at Schlow.

Turning Grief into Power: Collage by Johanna Jackson

Schlow Library

Turning Grief into Power is a collage set made of images and words by local artist and author, Johanna Jackson. Collage made over the course of the COVID lock-down will be on display from December 2022 through January 2023.

View Research Unplugged online at C-NET

Schlow Library

Recorded presentation by C-NET of Research Unplugged held on April 7, 2022, with Dr. David Almeida "The Mixed Benefits of a Stressor-Free Life"