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

Unearth a Story - Summer Reading 2026 - is here! Register and log reading and activities today. Join us for a fun-filled summer!

 

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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Are you excited about science? Learn about STEM research being done by Penn State ...
Children
Elementary
STEM
Thu Jun 11 2:30 pm

registration closed

Kiddo investigators equipped with the “curious why” and the “exploring how” will e...
Children
Elementary
Preschoolers
STEM
Storytimes
Fri Jun 12 10:30 am

Sweet stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes - a playtime just for baby and grown-up. R...
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Storytimes
Sat Jun 13 9:30 am

no registration required

Join us for storytime with a Children's Staff Member! Enjoy books, songs, fingerpl...
Children
Preschoolers
Storytimes
Sat Jun 13 10:30 am

no registration required

Get a taste of what our spring and fall TLC classes are like! Join us in the Downs...
Babies & Toddlers
Children
Storytimes
Mon Jun 15 10:30 am

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Take on a new building challenge. Design your creation and take a picture to be di...
Children
Elementary
Arts, Crafts & Games
STEM
Tue Jun 16 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!