Schlow Centre Region Library

Schlow Library Trustees are holding a virtual special meeting to discuss a personnel matter at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16. Public input/attendance prior to/following Executive Session welcome by contacting Office Manager DJ Lilly at [email protected] by Monday, Feb. 15. Details at schlowlibrary.org.

Our first Virtual Art Studio for Kids is on Saturday, February 20 at 2:30pm! Join Wendy as she introduces you to the artist Henri Matisse and his wonderful paper collages. Then try your hand at creating your own masterpiece using colorful paper, scissors, and glue! Recommended for kids in grades K and up. Register at go.schlow.org/VSAFeb20

JOB OPENING: Handy at home repairs? Like to travel throughout Centre County? Enjoy helping connect families with books and the great outdoors? The StoryWalk Project Manager open position may be the perfect fit! Visit schlowlibrary.org/about/jobs for details and how to apply by Feb. 22.

Find them all here: go.schlow.org/bookbrowsingvideos

Drum roll, please ... think of it as the book drop instead of the ball drop for 2021! Hope you'll plan to read along.

Looking for some new graphic novels for a child in elementary school? Check out Ellen's latest book browsing video and don't forget to use the booklist at the end to make your requests! http://go.schlow.org/GraphicNovels-Dec2020video

Have you ever wanted to learn about "The Screaming Hairy Armadillo and 76 Other Animals with Weird, Wild Names"? Explore this book and lots of other fascinating children's nonfiction books with Malinda in this month's video: http://go.schlow.org/JuvenileNonfiction-Feb2021video If you'd like to skip right to the booklist, you can find it here: http://go.schlow.org/JuvenileNonfiction-Feb2021

More than ever, we need our community to come together to stop the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask anytime you are outside your home, practicing social distancing and washing hands frequently. We are here to care for you help us by taking care of each other.

Check out new e-reads, winter book suggestions, and digital services anytime at schlowlibrary.org/schlow-at-home! Here's to finding your wonder in 2021

From your living room to your Zoom room, Schlow has been there--sharing stories and keeping you connected. Your support keeps Schlow Library going and growing. Give online anytime at go.schlow.org/donate. THANK YOU!

Meet "Schlowy," who came to life thanks to the talents of our childrens' librarian, Katie! You can see Katie in action (yes, she's multi-talented) this Saturday, Dec. 12, during our Frost Fest featured event, "Cooking with Katie." You'll learn how to make Chocolate Snowball Cakes and discover food-focused books to borrow. Sign up now and check out all the Frost Fest fun with month-long events at go.schlow.org/FrostFest2020. And don't forget to tag us and share your masterpieces--post pics of cakes or Schlowy sibs welcome!

Do you have some little ones in your family who love new books? Check out Sarah's latest book browsing video for board books and toddler books that have recently been added to Schlow's shelves. And don't forget to use the booklist at the end of make your requests! http://go.schlow.org/BB&ET-Dec2020video

Brady surveys the written landscape of Minimalism.