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

Spring Book Club

Babies to age 12: set and meet a reading goal for March and April to earn a prize book and a chance to win a grand prize!

 

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

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This class is designed for our littlest music-makers! We'll sing, dance, and expre...
Adults
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Preschoolers
Music & Performance
Fri Apr 25 10:30 am

Sweet stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes - a playtime just for baby and grown-up. R...
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Storytimes
Sat Apr 26 9:30 am

no registration required

Join us for storytime with a Children's Staff Member! Enjoy books, songs, fingerpl...
Children
Preschoolers
Storytimes
Sat Apr 26 10:30 am

no registration required

Watch a sneak preview of Nittany Ballet’s spring performance and then stick around...
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
Music & Performance
Sun Apr 27 2:30 pm

Stories, songs, and lots of movement - a storytime for babies on the go and their ...
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Storytimes
Sat May 03 9:30 am

no registration required

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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!