Adults

  • The electronic editions of record for valuable local (The Centre Daily Times), regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community.

  • What is the Book?
    During November, try to guess the title of the 2009 choice for Centre County Reads and enter the drawing to win a copy of the book. Submit a yes or no question for a clue by posting it here, on our blog or emailing centrecountyreads@gmail.com. 
  • November's Free eBook Available Now

    Each month, Schlow highlights a new title available as a free eBook through our netLibrary subscription, which is part of the Power PA Library. The titles are varied and range from referenceQuestions that you ask of library staff that require knowledge of the content of the collection or other resources such as those on the web. Sometimes you are referred to the answer, hence Reference. Reference can also refer to our reference materials that are often encyclopedic books that have many volumes and a concentrated number of facts and/or statistics. These materials usually have an overnight loan period so they are available in the library most of the time. to self-help to home & life improvement. Try one.

    This link is temperamental, if at first you don't succeed, try, try again! If you find the red X, please click the "back" button on your browser and give it another shot or go to our online library and visit the Power PA resources.

  • Enjoy Fall - Read a Book!

    Read 25 books between September 1 and December 31 and win a prize! Pick up an entry form at the reference desk to record your 25 books. Entries may be redeemed for prizes after December 1, one prize per person. For adults and teens (12 and over).

  • Stack of books
    Located next to the Sun Room in the adult department. Find great bargains and help support the library!
  • Map of Centre County with the figure of a reader
    The 2009 book selection will be announced on MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008
    • Read Pat and Kristina's Centre County Reads blog for recommendations and discussion of great books: community.centredaily.com
    • Centre County Reads has left books around Centre County to enjoy and then pass on to others. Go to the Centre County Reads website for more details.
    • Start your own book discussion group with Schlow's book discussion group kits. These are available for checkout from the adult department.
  • Pens

    The Nittany Valley Writers Network is a sharing, supportive, inspiring community linking local writers of all genres and levels of experience: expert and novice. . .published and hopeful. 

    Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of the month (see links to individual programs in the box at left)
    in the Downsbrough Community Room from 7 to 8:30 pm.

    Contacts:

    Schlow Centre Region Library Liaison/Information
    Linda Lorich
    llorich@schlowlibrary.org
    237-6236

  • Go playing board
    Schlow's new Go Club meets every Sunday in the Sun Room from 1:45 - 4:45 PM. All skill levels are welcome. Instruction and assistance is available. Bring a Go set (if you have one). For ages 12 and up.

Feature

Two traveling adults

Always wanted to travel when you retire, see the world, and give something back while you're at it???

Do you have a lifetime of experience to share overseas? 

Does 86 still sound young to you?

If so, the Peace Corps is looking for you.

Events for Adults

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