Engagement

Remote delivery services to residents of Foxdale and The Village, the Schlow to School program, and the Library by Mail program provide library resources to those unable to visit the library in person.

Schlow Library's virtual branch offers 24/7 access to library services, including online library card sign ups. 

Schlow Library provides access to digital materials through Overdrive, Hoopla, Kanopy, and BookFlix.

Schlow Suggests provides personalized recommendations to individuals looking for new reads.

StoryWalk installed in local parks encouraging engagement with literacy and nature.

The Summer Reading Program for babies, kids, teens,  and adults engaged in library events from an early age, and also encourages parents to take full advantage of library resources/programs.

Storytimes and classes like Toddler Learning Centre instill a love of reading and learning through early literacy development and teach parents how to use our collections to engage their children in early learning.

Adult Summer Reading and Winter Reading Programs encourage adult lifelong learning and engagement with the resources of the library. 

Schlow Library’s podcast hosts engaging discussions about issues of interest to the community.

Schlow’s social media presence (including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) works to highlight and share information from other community organizations.

Schlow hosts books clubs and author visits, both in-person and virtual, where community members can engage in discussions with their neighbors.

Partnerships with Arts Festival and other community groups provide unique and non-traditional library programs like BookFest PA for the community.