Education
Schlow Library is a vital partner in the learning and education of individuals from birth through adulthood.
Early Literacy
Schlow Library is a Family Place Library - a national designation recognizing Schlow’s Children’s Library as a welcoming place for families.
The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program helps give children a boost in reading skills.
Toddler Learning Centre classes and storytimes help with child development.
Schlow Library hosts developmental and vision screening in conjunction with Strawberry Fields & Nittany Eye Associates to help identify children who might need a bit of help in learning.
Visitor passes to Discovery Space allow families in the community free access to hands on science learning.
Schlow offers Beginner Backpacks & Discovery Packs for checkout to encourage early literacy with concepts like numbers and the alphabet.
School Age
All State College Area School District students receive Schlow library cards, and the Schlow to School delivery program makes it easy to access library resources.
Schlow Library's Elementary Explorers Program helps children learn science and technology concepts through hands on activities.
Schlow's access to HelpNow by BrainFuse provides readily available homework help for students.
Children’s author spotlight programs and virtual artist programs help connect children to their favorite authors and grow their creativity.
Library tours for 3rd and 4th graders help introduce students to all the resources available from their local library.
Schlow Library's Summer Reading Program helps keep students engaged and learning even when school is out.
Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest offers an opportunity for kids to exercise their creativity.
Adult Education
The adult ESL book club helps adults improve their English skills.
Schlow Library offers proctoring for exams for adults who are learning virtually.
Access to databases such as Reference Solutions help individuals looking to grow their business or nonprofit.
Schlow Library offers access to public computing and printing, along with technology classes and one-on-one tech assistance for people working to increase their technology skills.
Schlow's access to HelpNow by BrainFuse also provides homework help and resume assistance for adults.
Through programs such as Summer Reading, Winter Reading, Research Unplugged, Chess Club, Go Club, and Hidden Happy Valley, Schlow Library offers numerous opportunities for lifelong learning.
Books and other materials in the library's collections assist with learning new languages, instruments, and technology, among many other topics.