• As director of Schlow, Betsy Rodgers Allen has implemented many changes and improvements in the library throughout her career. Many of us have stories of how she has touched our lives both personally and professionally. We are compiling those stories in a memento to be presented to Betsy on the occasion of her retirement. Please use this form to share any anecdotes or personal thoughts on the illustrious career of Betsy Rodgers Allen.

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  • Outgoing library director Betsy Rodgers Allen is featured in the March 2010 Town & Gown magazine. Take a look to learn a little more about this incredible woman's achievements.

    Ever wonder what a library director reads? The Town & Gown asked Betsy what books she loves and you may be surprised by her answers! Click here for her list of favorites.

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  • March 27, 2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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    Members of the local Ridge & Valley Outings Club will present an introductory hiking class on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm at the Schlow Centre Region Library. This class should prepare you to enjoy the outstanding wilderness opportunities surrounding State College.

     

    At the end of the class, you will be able to . . .

    - identify seven of the best trails in the Centre region,

    - plan a hike using local maps, trail guides and hiking groups in the area,

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  • Congratulations to the winners of the Dashiell Hammett Writing Contest!

    Overall Winner: Andrea Rochat, Penn State MFA student, for "How It All Adds Up."

    Alternative category: Jarod Rosello, Penn State MFA student, for "In the Words of Dashiell Hammett,"

    a collection of cartoons based on lines of dialogue from Hammett's short stories.

    Best Parody: Daniel Story, Penn State MFA student, for "The Lady in the White Suit"

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  • Playing video games
    15% (3 votes)
    Reading for fun
    35% (7 votes)
    Social Networks (Facebook/Twitter)
    10% (2 votes)
    Studying
    5% (1 vote)
    Watching TV
    15% (3 votes)
    Sleeping
    5% (1 vote)
    Hobbies
    15% (3 votes)
    Total votes: 20
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    Due to severe budget cuts, the Power Library databases have been reduced and changed. The individual links from the website will no longer work. Please click on the Power Library link (top of the database list), log on and then go again to the general Power Library link in the second list. This will show you the current list of Power Library databases. We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working to update our lists. Call the referenceQuestions that you ask of library staff that require knowledge of the content of the collection or other resources such as those on the web. Sometimes you are referred to the answer, hence Reference. Reference can also refer to our reference materials that are often encyclopedic books that have many volumes and a concentrated number of facts and/or statistics. These materials usually have an overnight loan period so they are available in the library most of the time. desk - 235-7816 - if you have any questions.
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    Many of the tax forms have arrived at Schlow, including the 1040A instructions and the Pennsylvania forms - they are finally here. Call the referenceQuestions that you ask of library staff that require knowledge of the content of the collection or other resources such as those on the web. Sometimes you are referred to the answer, hence Reference. Reference can also refer to our reference materials that are often encyclopedic books that have many volumes and a concentrated number of facts and/or statistics. These materials usually have an overnight loan period so they are available in the library most of the time. desk to check on availability at 235-7816 or email refdesk@schlowlibrary.org.
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