The 2013 Centre County Reads reading selection is Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros. With our partner organization, the Center for American Literary Studies at Penn State, we have an exciting programming season planned, concluding with an appearance by Sandra Cisneros at the State Theatre on Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m.!  We'll kick off with a Mexican Fiesta at Schlow Library on March 16, teach you the craft of Papel Picado (Mexican Papercutting) at the Bellefonte Art Museum on April 6 and 7, feature a literary panel discussion, give you the chance to show off your writing skills in the Caramelo Writing Contest, and of course offer many book discussion groups around the county.

Copies of the book will be available for checkout at Schlow Centre Region Library and the Centre County Library, and will be sold at Barnes and Noble State College. Please visit www.centrecountyreads.org for more information.

Looking for tax forms? Schlow will be getting them soon, but most have not yet arrived.

Currently in stock: 1040 EZ forms and instructions, Schedule B, 4868 (extensionWhen you extend the time that you have your materials checked out. of time to file) You can also find the federal, state and local tax forms online.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program will once again be offering free tax help at Schlow Library for low-to-moderate income individuals and families. 

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call 355-6816  

Beginning February 4, noon to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays, until April 12. In the Musser Room.

Schlow is now offering eReading and Tech Support by Appointment. Bring your device and your questions to get face to face help.

*Get basic instructions for using your tablet, eReader, or reading app.

*Get help using free eBooks and downloadable audiobooks from Schlow.

World Stories Alive: Tales in Many Tongues! Experience stories, songs & art in 11 languages, and participate in an art activity after story time! Fun for speakers of all lanugages, including English.

SATURDAYS 11 AM

January 12, 19 & 26, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, March 16 & 30, and April 6 & 13.

Appropriate for children ages 3-8 and their families. No registration necessary.

Location: Schlow Community Room

Did you get a fancy device for Christmas but don't know how to use it yet? Our January classes will help you! We'll teach you how to use our library ebooks on your device, plus basic instruction in use.

1/5: iPads

1/12: Nooks 

1/19: Kindles

1/26: Audiobooks and music on iPod/MP3 players

Looking for a touch of tropical warmth on a wintry January day? Come explore artist Sophia Austin's nuanced paintings, strongly influenced by her native Colombia.