2018 Autumn
SCHLOW’S ADULT & TEEN EVENT CALENDAR
An Evening with The Nittany Valley Writers Stephanie Powell Watts Present: J.D. Barker Monday, October 22, 6:30pm–7:30pm Tuesday, November 13, 6:30pm–7:30pm DOWNSBROUGH COMMUNITY ROOM DOWNSBROUGH COMMUNITY ROOM
Join us for an evening In 2014, J.D. Barker self-published with bestselling novelist, his first novel, Forsaken. Through Stephanie Powell Watts, perseverance, ingenuity, and as she discusses her creative marketing, he brought it powerful first novel, No to the top of bestseller lists around One is Coming to Save Us. the world. His second novel, The Examining an extended Fourth Monkey, sold to traditional African-American family publishers for advances in excess of and their colliding visions $1 million. Dracul, co-authored with of the American Dream, the Dacre Stoker, will be released in October 2018. Whether book is the winner of the you’re an aspiring author or an avid reader, you won’t want NAACP Image Award for to miss this fun and candid conversation with a talented Outstanding Literary Work, Pittsburgh resident. Barker is blazing a literary trail! the inaugural selection by Sarah Jessica Parker for the American Library Book sales and signing Association’s Book Club Central and was named one to follow. of the best books of 2017 by Entertainment Weekly, W Magazine, The Chicago Review of Books, and more. November 7–15
Book sales and signing to follow. Sponsored by Penn State University Libraries, Don’t miss! Tuesday, AAUW State College, and the Schlow Library Foundation. November 8, 6:30–7:30pm An Evening with Mimi Barash Coppersmith! 211 S. Allen Street | 814.237.6236 | [email protected]
LIBRARY HOURS: Monday through Wednesday 9am-8pm | Thursdays 12pm-8pm | Friday 9am-6pm | Saturday 9am-5pm | Sunday 1pm-5pm S M T W T F S 1
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BANNED BOOKS WEEK SEPTEMBER 23-29th
23 24 25 26 2pm-3pm 27 28 29 10am-4pm Afternoon 12:30pm-1:30pm Boardgaming Book Club 3:30pm-5pm How Immigrants Meetup JOYCE’S SUN ROOM COMMUNITY ROOM 30 2pm-3:30pm No One Is Coming Shape(d) the U.S. Comics Club JOYCE’S SUN ROOM Yesterday is History: to Save Us DOWNSBROUGH 2pm-4pm Creative Writing for by Stephanie COMMUNITY ROOM Go & Chess Clubs Everyone MUSSER ROOM COMMUNITY ROOM Powell Watts
How Immigrants Shape(d) Yesterday is History: the United States Creative Writing for Everyone Thursday, September 27, 12:30pm–1:30pm Sunday, September 30, October 21, & November 11 DOWNSBROUGH COMMUNITY ROOM 2pm–3:30pm The United States is called a nation of immigrants, but the DOWNSBROUGH COMMUNITY ROOM contributions of many immigrants are largely unknown. Join Anne Burgevin, experienced creative writing This workshop is presented by Dr. Nalini Krishnankutty who teacher, for this three-part workshop series where is a first-generation immigrant American and PSU alum, and participants will explore their lives and experiences discusses the complex history of U.S. immigration, and the through writing. profound contributions of individual immigrants. A chemical Intergenerational pairs are invited to register for engineer turned writer, researcher, and speaker, Nalini is this creative writing workshop series scheduled actively countering anti-immigrant sentiment in the country by for 9/30, 10/21, & 11/11. presenting workshops on the history of immigration and the contributions of immigrants. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Limit: 10 pairs. Please use one registration per pair. Registration required. Sponsored by the Centre County Historical Society and Schlow Library. S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 10:30am-11:30am 12:30pm-1:30pm Schlow Labs:iPad: 5:30pm-7:30pm Research 3:30pm-5pm Intermediate class Knitting Club Unplugged Comics Club MUSSER ROOM JOYCE’S SUN ROOM DOWNSBROUGH JOYCE’S SUN ROOM 2pm-4pm COMMUNITY ROOM Go & Chess Clubs MUSSER ROOM
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12:30pm-1:30pm Research 2pm-4pm 6:30pm-7:30pm Unplugged 3:30pm-5pm Go & Chess Nittany Valley COMMUNITY ROOM Writers’ Network Comics Club Clubs JOYCE’S SUN ROOM MUSSER ROOM DOWNSBROUGH 5:30pm-7:30pm COMMUNITY ROOM Schlow Stitchers JOYCE’S SUN ROOM
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21 22 23 24 25 26 27 10am-4pm 12:30pm-1:30pm Nittany Comic-Con 2pm-3pm Research @ DAYS INN PENN STATE 6:30pm-7:30pm 2pm-4pm An Evening Afternoon Unplugged 2pm-3:30pm COMMUNITY ROOM 3:30pm-5pm Go & Chess with Stephanie Book Club Yesterday is JOYCE’S SUN ROOM 6pm-7:30pm Comics Club Clubs Powell Watts Red Clocks JOYCE’S SUN ROOM MUSSER ROOM History: Creative DOWNSBROUGH Enjoy An Evening Writing for COMMUNITY ROOM by Leni Zumas with Happy Valley Everyone Improv COMMUNITY ROOM COMMUNITY ROOM
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First Steps to Starting Enjoy an Evening with Learn more about improv (or Growing) Your Non-profit Happy Valley Improv by checking Thursday, October 18, 5:30pm–7:30pm Thursday, October 25, 6pm–7:30pm out a book DOWNSBROUGH COMMUNITY ROOM DOWNSBROUGH COMMUNITY ROOM from Schlow’s Thinking of starting (or re-imagining) a non-profit For adults and teens! We are thrilled collection! organization? Learn the easy-to-follow steps required to partner with Happy Valley Improv to go from a great idea to a 501(c)(3) IRS approved to establish a collection of books and non-profit. Presented by SCORE non-profit specialist resources related to improvisational theatre. Join us to Bill Speakman. celebrate the launch of the new “Happy Valley Improv Register online. A $5 donation is suggested at the door Collection,” and learn the basics with a 45-minute workshop, with all proceeds going to Schlow. then sit back and watch Happy Valley Improv perform some longform improvisation - with a literary twist! Limit 25 people. Participate in the workshop and have the opportunity to perform! Recommended for ages 14 and up. www.schlowlibrary.org S M T W T F S 1 2 3
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10 4 5 6 7 It’s Global 8 9 2pm-4pm Entrepreneurship 5:30pm-7:30pm Go & Chess Week @ Schlow Schlow Stitchers Clubs 5:30pm-7:30pm JOYCE’S SUN ROOM MUSSER ROOM and New Leaf! 3:30pm-5pm Knitting Club 6:30pm-7:30pm Exciting programs Comics Club 10:30am-11:30am JOYCE’S SUN ROOM An Evening with JOYCE’S SUN ROOM Schlow Labs: for the whole Mimi Barash Schlow Online community! Coppersmith Resources November 7-15 COMMUNITY ROOM MUSSER ROOM
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An Evening with SCORE: Writing a Business Plan: Mimi Barash Coppersmith a Guide for Nonprofits Thursday, November 8, 6:30pm–7:30pm Thursday, November 15, 5:30pm–7:30pm DOWNSBROUGH COMMUNITY ROOM DOWNSBROUGH COMMUNITY ROOM Readers across the Centre Region are lining up to purchase Every successful business starts with a plan. Learn how Mimi Barash Coppersmith’s book Eat First, Cry Later. to create the required components of a great business Mimi, as everyone knows her, is a long-standing resident of plan and how to apply that plan to turn your great State College, a Penn State alumna (a former Trustee), whose ideas into a successful new business. Our presenter is endeavors as a single mom and businesswoman are detailed in highly experienced SCORE Mentor and Business School her book. Most notably, Mimi is the founder of “Town & Gown” teacher Bob Griffin. magazine, a staple of local periodical publications. During the Register online. A $5 donation event, Mimi will read from her book, discuss how the region has is suggested at the door with all changed in her 65 years of living here, and sign books. proceeds going to Schlow. gew.psu.edu Book sales and signing to follow. Light refreshments provided. Limit 25 people. S M T W T F S 1
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Snagging a Job at Penn State: a PA CareerLink® Program! Thursday, December 6, 12:30pm–2:30pm DOWNSBROUGH COMMUNITY ROOM Join PA CareerLink® for an interactive workshop that will focus on Penn State’s application and interview processes, job posting terminology, making your applications reflect Penn State’s designated core competencies, and understanding the “selection – job offer” process. Additionally, you will be able to review successful applications and talk directly with Penn State HR representatives. Register online. Space is limited. www.schlowlibrary.org RESEARCH UNPLUGGED Nittany RETURNS WITH A BRAND NEW SERIES Comic Con From climate change and national security to Evan Pugh. is coming! Thursdays in October, 12:30pm–1:30pm DOWNSBROUGH COMMUNITY ROOM Sunday, October 21 10am–4pm Climate Change and National Security: Days Inn Penn State People not Polar Bears October 4 | Dr. David Titley, Dept. of Meteorology Climate change is a multifaceted issue; it is about people, water, national security, and the change itself. Join Dr. David Titley as he covers the basic science and greatest challenges of climate change from a variety of perspectives, as well as how to discuss the topic in plain, non-jargon English.
Children’s Food Preferences: Raising Healthy Eaters in an Unhealthy Food Environment October 11 | Dr. Kathleen L. Keller, Dept. of Nutritional Sciences & Food Science Why do some children like vegetables while others flat out reject them? How do our food preferences change over time? Can we grow to love foods that we initially dislike? Answer these questions and more when Professor Kathleen Keller steps up to the plate.
Factors & Barriers of Adoption, Diffusion, and Upscaling of Sustainable Structural Materials: A Case Study of the New Kensington Urban Renewal Program October 18 | Dr. Esther Obonyo, Dept. of Architectural Engineering In “The Smartest Places on Earth” Antoine van Agtmael and Fred Bakker outline patterns of urban renewal behind the transformation of the rust belts of the Western world into hotspots of innovation. Dr. Obonyo will discuss the factors and barriers to reinventing the Rust Belt’s smaller cities such as New Kensington, Pennsylvania. The environment within these areas is characterized by crumbling streets, empty factories, abandoned buildings, blighted neighborhoods and desolate downtowns.
Evan Pugh’s Penn State: America’s Model Agricultural College October 25 | Dr. Roger Williams, Need Help with Technology? Former Executive Director, Penn State Alumni Association Have a question about eBooks, Kanopy, You’ve heard of Joe Paterno’s “Grand Experiment,” but long before Flipster, or Freegal? that came Evan Pugh’s “Great Experiment,” his efforts to build Schedule a personalized lesson by calling America’s first successful agricultural college, right here at Penn State. the Reference Desk, 814-237-6236. During his four and a half years (1859-64), Pugh built his school on the highest scientific standards, with the largest enrollments for the time, in the midst of the greatest crisis in American history. He also won the land-grant designation for Penn State and created a visionary national plan for this new kind of college. Book sales, chat with the author, and signing to follow. Like us!