General

  • 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.

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  • Joining the Friends is Easy
    Go to the Friends section on the website and print out the Friends membership brochure. Your dues and completed application should be mailed or brought to the library. Everyone is welcome to join the Friends.
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  • Stack of books
    Located next to the Sun Room in the adult department. Find great bargains and help support the library!
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  • The "old" Schlow Library

    Schlow Centre Region Library opened in January of 1957. The first library, originally called the State College Public Library, was located on West College Avenue in two rooms in a house owned by State College businessman Charles Schlow. Local eighth graders conducted a massive community used book drive to establish the first collection of library books. In 1958 Mr. Schlow expanded the library by adding a storefront, and the library was renamed the Bella S. Schlow Memorial Library in memory of Charles' wife.

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