Pixels and synthesized music? Oh, yeah! Retro video game night returns to Schlow. Teens and adults, don't miss classic console games and the unveiling of the new teen gaming computer. 

Curious about your child's developmental progress?

Evaluations are administered by certified therapists from local early intervention agencies. 

• Ages: Newborn to 5 years
• Where: Children's Activity Room
• No registration necessary, but children will be evaluated on a first come, first served basis.

Skills will be evaluated in five major areas:

Enjoy a 30-minute interactive musical experiences where infants and preschoolers explore instruments hands-on, discover diverse traditions, and develop a lifelong love of music. From newborns to preschoolers, these concerts are informal, interactive, and fun! 

Join us for a fun-filled musical experience and discover our instruments after the concert!  

Schlow's new Esports Club welcomes all individuals, new and experienced, to join a community that shares a common interest in gaming. With mentorship from members and alumni of the Penn State Esports Club, teens can experience what it is like to be part of a supportive gaming community featuring casual and competitive play while gaining valuable teamwork and collaborative skills. Join us to discover your potential! #CommunityEsports

Come to Schlow on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays (schedule permitting: any date changes will be noted on each event) to join people of all ages in these classic games of strategy and patience. This event is in partnership with Happy Valley Go Club, an official chapter of the AGA (American Go Association). 

Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian.

All skill levels are welcome!

Meetings will be held in the Downsbrough Community Room, unless otherwise noted. 

Take on a new building challenge. Design your creation and take a picture to be displayed in our Lego Hall of Fame! 

• Recommended for ages 6-12

Join the club where comic enthusiasts discuss, draw, write, and collaborate! ​Whether you want to chat about who was the best comic book villain, geek out about the newest episode of the Death Note adaptation, or share your excitement about your first read through of Demon Slayer, Comics Club is for you.

Meetings are hybrid: simultaneously in person and online. In-person attendance doesn't require registration. For virtual attendance, registration is required.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Join Penn State students to celebrate with games, arts and crafts, and fun facts about Hispanic/Latino culture. Taste some traditional snacks, too!

Sweet stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes - a playtime just for baby and grown-up.

• Ages: Newborn to 14 months
• Where: Children's Activity Room
• Limit: 20

Tuesdays at 9:30am

• September 9
• September 16
• September 23
• September 30

Session 1 registrations begin Tuesday, September 2 at 9am.

Please note: 

Build resume and interview skills!
PA CareerLink's mobile center, The Link, will visit Schlow Centre Region Library on the fourth Tuesday of the month. This career center on wheels, the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, will be parked outside Schlow.

Build resume and interview skills!
PA CareerLink's mobile center, The Link, will visit Schlow Centre Region Library on the fourth Tuesday of the month. This career center on wheels, the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, will be parked outside Schlow.

Stories, songs, and lots of movement - a storytime for babies on the go and their grown-up.

Ages: 15 to 24 months

Where: Children's Activity Room

Limit: 20

Tuesdays at 10:30am

• September 9
• September 16
• September 23
• September 30

Session 1 registrations begin Tuesday, September 2 at 9am.

Please note: 

Please join Community Diversity Group (CDG) and Schlow Library volunteers for opportunities to practice your English and get to know your local community.

Singing, dancing, fingerplays, and stories - a fun time for you and your toddler.

• Ages: 24 to 36 months
• Where: Children's Activity Room
• Limit: 20

Session 1 registrations begin Tuesday, September 2 at 9am.

Wednesdays at 9:30am

• September 10
• September 17
• September 24
• October 1

Please note: 

We love stories! Join us for stories, songs, flannelboards, and more.

• Ages: 3 to 5 years
• Where: Children's Activity Room
• Limit: 20

Session 1 registrations begin Tuesday, September 2 at 9am.

Wednesdays at 10:30am

• September 10
• September 17
• September 24
• October 1

Please note: 

Whitehall Regional Park is open! Find us alongside our colleagues at Centre Region Parks & Rec. We'll have the new Sensory Kits to look through and a plot-your-own mystery activity! 

Find more information about the Centre Region's newest park on their website.

Join us to read and discuss this month's selection!

For September's meeting, we'll be reading Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

This club is currently held as an in-person meeting. Those wishing to join the hybrid option should register, and will receive the Zoom link in an email a few days before the meeting. 

For more information, contact the Adult Department staff at refdesk@schlowlibrary.org.

Meet a Schlow Library Children's Department staff member at the pavilion at Orchard Park for a special outdoor storytime! The CRPR Rec on the Go vehicle will also be on site for some additional outdoor playtime after the stories!

• Recommended for ages 2-6
• Registration suggested
• This program is presented in partnership with Centre Region Parks and Recreation

Homeschoolers! Are you excited about science? Learn about STEM research being done by Penn State Graduate students with hands-on activities! Grown-ups: please plan to stay with your child during the program.

Today's topic: Crops &  Agriculture: Where Does Our Food Come From?

Ms. Margot’s Music Baby & Me music classes provide a “joyful, gentle” way to introduce music into early learning and development for babies and offer a fun, social experience for young children. Join Ms. Margot for both her award-winning original songs and classics designed for easy sing-along, movement, instruments, and play and interaction between you and your baby.