Children

Welcome to the virtual home of the Schlow Library Children's Department! We invite you to explore our upcoming events, take advantage of our online collections and resources, and - of course - find your next great read. Please reach out to us via email, chat, phone, or an in-person visit to let us know how we can help, or just to connect with us!

Read, Play, Learn, Explore

Summer Reading 2025: Color Our World

Babies through adults are invited to participate in Summer Reading at Schlow. Earn chances at fantastic prizes, attend exciting events, and read to your heart's content - all summer long!

 

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Reading to your child early and often sparks a sense of curiosity and creativity that will last a lifetime. Give your child the best possible head start - register your little reader for 1000BBK today!

StoryWalk® of Centre County

Read and move in the great outdoors - visit one of two StoryWalk® of Centre County locations to enjoy a park and a story!

Programs & Resources

Get an overview of some of the programs and resources offered by the Children's Department, then come on in to borrow materials and ask us your questions!

Upcoming Events

More Events

THIS EVENT IS NO LONGER TAKING PLACE AT SCHLOW. PLEASE CONSULT HAPPY VALLEY PUZZLE...
Adults
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
Teens
Arts, Crafts & Games
Sat Aug 23 1:00 pm

no registration required

Enjoy a 30-minute interactive musical experiences where infants and preschoolers e...
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Preschoolers
Music & Performance
Sat Sep 20 10:30 am

registration opens September 2nd at 9:00am

Meet a Children’s Staff Member at the new Nature Center building for a special sto...
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
Storytimes
Sat Oct 18 10:30 am

registration opens September 2nd at 9:00am

Find out what the Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest judges are looking fo...
Children
Elementary
Meetings
Sat Oct 25 1:00 pm

registration opens September 2nd at 9:00am

Find out what the Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest judges are looking fo...
Children
Elementary
Meetings
Sat Oct 25 3:00 pm

registration opens September 2nd at 9:00am

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SCASD Portal

Visit the “All Ready Access” portal, a partnership between Schlow Centre Region Library and SCASD offering an endless world of opportunities and resources to all students in the district. Browse, borrow, and learn online and in print—for free!

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K-6 eBooks, Movies, Comics, & More

Explore this collection of resources for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Read an eBook, watch a video, and so much more!