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 2025: Color Our World

Babies through adults are invited to participate in Summer Reading at Schlow. Earn chances at fantastic prizes, attend exciting events, and read to your heart's content - all summer long!

 

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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The Schlow Library Foundation's annual used book sale will take place on Friday, J...
Adults
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
Teens
Arts, Crafts & Games
Fri Jul 11 9:00 am

no registration required

BookFest PA 2025 returns to celebrate the story as art for all ages Diehard fans o...
Adults
Children
Teens
Arts, Crafts & Games
Sat Jul 12 10:00 am

no registration required

Cryptids are the colorful creatures of our imagination. This summer, Schlow and Ce...
Adults
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
Teens
Arts, Crafts & Games
Mon Jul 14 9:00 am

no registration required

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Take on a new building challenge. Design your creation and take a picture to be di...
Children
Elementary
Arts, Crafts & Games
STEM
Tue Jul 15 9:30 am

no registration required

Stop by the Children's Department for a fun craft or activity.  Today we'll be mak...
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
Arts, Crafts & Games
STEM
Tue Jul 15 10:00 am

no registration required

Are you excited about science? Learn about STEM research being done by Penn State ...
Children
Elementary
STEM
Tue Jul 15 2:30 pm
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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!