2015 autumn - schlow centre region library · author of the boom: how fracking ignited the american...

Schlow Centre Region Library | 211 S. Allen Street | 814.235.7816 | [email protected]

Fall Hours (September-may): Monday–Wednesday 9am-8pm | Thursdays 12pm-8pm |Friday 9am-6pm | saturday 9am-5pm | sunday 1pm-5pm

Panel Presentation: The Sport of Sportswriting

7pm-8:30pmDays Inn, state College

Help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of the library’s allen street building and town&gown’s 50th anniversary, by welcoming Harvey araton (new york times), nancy armour (Usa today), Filip Bondy (new

york Daily news), David Pencek (town&gown) and Michael Weinreb (Rolling stone) to a panel discussion about sportswriting in the 21st century. Moderated by John affleck, Knight Chair in sports Journalism and society at Penn state University.

this event is free and open to the public

Meet Russell Gold, author of The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World

7:30pm-8:30pmDays Inn, state College

“Fracking is different. the risks of any single well are tiny compared to a nuclear power plant. But several hundred wells? several thousand?” writes Russell gold, author. the public is invited to “Meet Russell

gold, author of The Boom” in an interview by Katie o’toole as they discuss gold’s work as an investigative reporter examining the natural gas drilling industry.

Reception and book signing to follow.

A Penn State Reads Event

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2pm-4pm Chess Club

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The One and Only by emily Giffin

12:15pm-1:15pm Senior Center

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Orphan Train by Christina baker Kline

2pm-3pmAfternoon Book ClubsUn RooM

Spool of Blue Thread by anne tyler


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10am-4pm Boardgaming Meetup

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10:30am-11:30amGadgets for Grownups:

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2pm-4pm Chess Club | MUsseR RooM

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Comics ClubThursdays, 3:30pm-5pmsUn RooM [note neW loCatIon]

Do you geek out over Jim Lee’s Batman? Is Waterson’s Calvin and Hobbes genius? are you working toward a drawing style that recalls Dragon ball Z? Join like-minded teens who live and breathe all things illustrated at our weekly drawing sessions.

Discuss your favorites. Find new ones. plus, a visiting artist here the last thursday of every month. No drawing skills required!

Appropriate for ages 12+

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Gadgets for Grownups: Irish GenealogySaturday, September 26, 10:30am-11:30am | MUsseR RooM

the new school year is the perfect time to learn about your lineage. Gather the necessary skills to trace your Irish family tree. Learn search tips and tricks in this specially requested program. For beginners.

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7pm-8:30pmThe Sport of Sportswriting

Days Inn, state College


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12:30pm-1:30pmResearch Unplugged

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5:30pm-7:30pm Embroidery Club

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12:15pm-1:15pm Senior Center

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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by alan bradley

1:30pm-5pm Go Club

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teen reading loungeOctober 10 & November 7, 1pm-4pm | sUn RooM

Comic fanatic? Want to see your creation go from concept to publication? Join us for this continuing series just for the 12 to 16 crowd. We’ll work with Joel Priddy and Mary lou Manhart to refine our creation process and discuss great books.

register today! then, pick up your free copy of american born Chinese by Gene Luen yang and miss peregrine’s Home for peculiar Children: a graphic novel by ransom riggs at the reference Desk.

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7:30pm-8:30pm Meet Russell Gold

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10am-4pm Boardgaming Meetup

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10:30amGadgets for Grownups:

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2pm-3pmAfternoon Book ClubsUn RooMStill Alice

by Lisa Genova

1:30pm-5pm Go Club

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2pm-4pm Chess Club

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Schlow Celebration

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Research Unplugged Returns!Thursdays | October-November

rU returns with a brand new series. From dairy science to politics come hear about

today’s top research trends.

Follow the comic creations on Tumblr. Work is published when it’s deemed “done” by its creator. schlow.tumblr.comTeen Reading Lounge is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities

Council, and funded in part by federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries, and the National Endowment for the Humanities

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12:15pmSenior Center

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The Aviator’s Wife by melanie benjamin

4pm-8pm Global

Entrepreneurship Week

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5:30pm-7:30pmKnitting Club

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6:30pm-7:30pm Free Business

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Free Business ResourcesNovember 19, 6:30pm-7:30pmDoWnsBRoUgH CoMMUnIty RooM

Join Maria as she tours the popular database, reference USa. a competitor to Hoover’s, reference USa contains consumer and geographic data to help you focus your marketing and gain insight into like communities.

Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, November 16-22. www.gew.co/

In partnership with the Small Business Development Center, Penn State University

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6:30pm-7:30pm Evening Book Club

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Finals loungeDecember 13 –December 17 Check calendar for timesDoWnsBRoUgH CoMMUnIty RooM

looking for a quiet place to study? the Downsbrough Community Room is open for you. lots of room. lots of outlets.


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Gadgets for Grownups: eReader and Tablet buying guideSaturday, December 5, 10:30am-11:30amMUsseR RooM

It is wonderful to live in a time where a computer fits in one hand, but choosing between them can feel overwhelming. If you are thinking of buying a tablet for yourself or a gift then this class is perfect for you. We’ll help you find the device for your needs, budget, and skill level.





1-1 Gadget HelpNeed help with your new device? Want to learn how to access ebooks, magazines, and more? We can help. Call 814-235-7816 or email [email protected] to make a free, 30 minute appointment with staff.

IN THE SCHLOW STUDIO!

Knitting Club1st and 3rd Monday of the monthsUn RooM

Like to knit? Join the Schlow Knitting Club to spend time with others who enjoy this creative past time. Knitters of all skill levels welcome!

Embroidery Club2nd and 4th Thursday of the monthsUn RooM

Calling all stitchers! bring your projects, share your skills, get some tips and make new friends. everyone is invited to Schlow’s Drop-In embroidery Club. Novices are welcome!

Comics ClubThursdays, 3:30pm-5pmsUn RooM (neW loCatIon!)

For comic artists & fans! Share your favorite comics and discover new ones at these weekly drawing sessions.appropriate for ages 12+

BoardGaMiNG MEETuP!

Saturdays Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 12

10am-4pmDoWnsBRoUgH CoMMUnIty RooM

Join us for open gaming at Schlow! teaming up with the tabletop and role-playing Gamers of Central pa, we provide a range of tabletop games and you provide the players. everyone is welcome! available games include:

Get the full magazine experience with Zinio, including stories, pictures, and even cartoons!

Download a great selection of titles Oprah to Parenting, Car & Driver

to Yoga Journal.

Not to be missed: the interactive National Geographic!

*Need help? Schedule 1-1 Gadget Help today

by calling 814.235.7816.

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