The Schlow Library Foundation's annual used book sale will take place on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 9am-4pm

BookFest PA 2025 returns to celebrate the story as art for all ages

Diehard fans of mystery, romance, science fiction, fantasy, comics, children's fiction & poetry, and more will gather on Saturday, July 12.

Meet authors and artists who work for large publishing houses, as well as independents who forge their own path. Stop by the authors' tents and tables to meet returning favorites as well as authors visiting for the first time!

Cryptids are the colorful creatures of our imagination. This summer, Schlow and Centre Region Parks and Recreation are working together to host a special scavenger hunt across the region’s parks. The self-guided search includes 10 different parks with hidden cryptids. When you find one of the creatures, visit Schlow’s Summer Reading website (reading.schlowlibrary.org) and enter the code found with each hidden cryptid. Teens and adults will receive prize entries for each one found.

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

Stop by the Children's Department for a fun craft or activity. 

• Today we'll be making: 3-D Paper Hot Air Balloon!
• First come, first served
• Supplies are limited

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: Forces - Physics in Action!

Each month, we select a book to read and meet on the third Tuesday of the month to discuss our thoughts. 

July's selection is Travels with Charley in Search of America by John Steinbeck.

Join us for a storytime with a Children's Staff Member! Enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, and more. 

• Recommended for ages 2-6

Enjoy a free movie for kids at The State Theatre!

• Today's movie: Wish, PG, 102 minutes
   

Parking Note: Please do not park in the Schlow Library lot during the movie. 

Do you enjoy face painting? Want to take your skills to the next level? Emily Cooper of Faces & Spaces Artistry will teach you how to create professional tigers and butterflies in a snap! 

• Ages 10-13. 
• Registration required. 
• Limit: 20.
• Please note: Our website is currently unable to send confirmation emails upon registration. You will receive a reminder email from a Children's Department staff member a few days before the event!

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, kids will get excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

Register Online

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth. 

Experience a joke-packed, interactive family comedy show that includes some of the most ridiculous stunts and tricks you’ve ever witnessed with acts of creative juggling, mind-melting magic, and gut-busting gags!

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. 

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.

Cryptids are the colorful creatures of our imagination. This summer, Schlow and Centre Region Parks and Recreation are working together to host a special scavenger hunt across the region’s parks. The self-guided search includes 10 different parks with hidden cryptids. When you find one of the creatures, visit Schlow’s Summer Reading website (reading.schlowlibrary.org) and enter the code found with each hidden cryptid. Teens and adults will receive prize entries for each one found.

Enjoy needle arts like knitting, crochet, and embroidery? Join our in-person Needlework Club to spend time with others who enjoy these creative pastimes. The drop-in group welcomes all skills levels. Just grab your project bag and head to Schlow!

Who: 12+ years (no registration required!)

When: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month

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

Stop by the Children's Department for a fun craft or activity. 

• Today we'll be making: Pop up rainbows!
• First come, first served
• Supplies are limited