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:

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

• Recommended for babies up to 14 months old.
• Registration not required.

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

• Recommended for ages 2-6
• Registration not required.

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

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

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 work on your own designs, get advice about what to read next, or get together with friends to work on your group artistry project, 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.

Join CC4H Robotics for a hands-on Hack Pack Adventure, where kids will explore Mark Rober’s new programmable robot kits and dive into the exciting world of STEM. This interactive event sparks creativity and curiosity through coding, robotics, and teamwork - perfect for budding engineers and inventors!

• Ages 8-16.
• Limit: 20.
• Registration required.

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

• Today we'll be making: Mini Yarn Hats!
• First come, first served
• Supplies are limited

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

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

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

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Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  

David Lewis was a notorious outlaw circa 1790 to 1820. The legendary counterfeiter and robber became known as the “Robin Hood of Pennsylvania” as well as other monikers like “Lewis the Robber”, David “Robber” Lewis, and “Davey Lewis." Matt Maris of Local Historia will tell the outlaw's incredible story while sharing research methods and key findings that connect David Lewis to central Pennsylvania.

Join Schlow for an evening of fun and prizes as we host another fun bingo night! Doors open at 6:30pm. 

We'll host 8 games over the night. Cards are 3 for $3, or 6 for $5 (cash preferred, please). We hope to see you there!

Pre-registration is recommended, either online or via phone at 814.237.6236. Players must be 18+.

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

• Recommended for babies ages 15 to 24 months

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

Interested in increasing the amount of native plants in your home and garden? Join us at this workshop, where the Pennsylvania Native Plant Society will educate us about the benefits of native plants and help attendees to start some native seeds! Seeds and materials for your starters will be provided. Supplies are limited. 

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.

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

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We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.